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COVID-19 Alert Level 2 – Parks and facilities information

Under Alert Level 2, all public toilets, playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, golf clubs, skate parks, pump tracks, BBQs and other facilities within our parks and open spaces will reopen to the public.

Aucklanders planning to use these facilities should wash or sanitise their hands before and after use, keep two metres away from other users and should not use these facilities or equipment if they’re feeling unwell.

Where safe physical distancing may not be possible, the use of a face mask is recommended.

All users of our parks, beaches, toilets and open spaces are reminded to keep track of their visits by making a note or manually entering it on the NZ COVID Tracer app.

Use the NZ COVID Tracer app and follow the latest government advice on covid19.govt.nz.

Coast to Coast Walkway

Hike across Auckland from one coast to the other, from Waitemata to Manukau.

Waikōwhai Walkway: Manukau coastal walk

Complete the walk in one go in about five hours, or take one of the four stroll-sized loops.

Wattle Bay loop

Get great views of the Manukau Harbour on this loop, a part of the Waikōwhai Walkway.

Cape Horn Lookout loop: Waikōwhai Walkway

Watch ships in the Manukau Harbour from the Cape Horn Lookout, a part of the Waikōwhai Walkway.

Captains Bush Reserve loop

Wander through Waikōwhai Park and the regenerating forest of Captains Bush.

Hillsborough Cemetery Loop: Waikōwhai Walkway

This walking track, part of Waikōwhai Walkway, explores Hillsborough Reserve and the foreshore.

Blockhouse Bay Explorer

A network of walking tracks explores this picturesque, peaceful area.

Point to Point walkway

See sandy beaches and intimate nature reserves on this walkway between St Heliers and Point England.

Upper Harbour Walk

This network of walks visits the area's parks, beaches and reserves.

Auckland Domain walks

The Auckland Domain is home to several great walking and running trails.

Oakley Creek Walk

Oakley Creek, located in Waterview, boasts the only waterfall in central Auckland.

Ōrākei Basin Walk

This walk takes you around the Ōrākei Basin.

Te Ara Tahuna Estuary cycleway and walkway

This pathway goes around the beautiful Ōrewa estuary.

Harbourview Walk

Enjoy a panoramic view of Auckland and the harbour from this walk on Te Atatū Peninsula.

Henderson Creek Walk

The walk features Swan Arch Park, Tui Glen Motor Camp and remains of dams and mills

Henderson Walkway

The Henderson Walkway runs from Border Road through the heart of Henderson to the edge of the North-western Motorway.

Manutewhau Walkway

Follow the Manutewhau stream, which runs through Moire Park in Massey.

Opanuku Walkway

Opanuku Walkway is very sheltered and perfect for walkers or joggers.

Te Atatū Peninsula walkway

Walk, run or cycle your way along the edge of Henderson Creek as it flows into the Waitematā Harbour in Te Atatū.

Waipareira Walkway

Waipareira Walkway meanders in and around many little inlets, passing by wetlands and through native bush.

Ceramco-Kaurilands Walk

This walk connects Ceramco Park in Glen Eden with Kaurilands Domain via the recently planted streamside track.

Lake Panorama Walk

This walkway offers rolling pathways and scenic vistas.

Parrs Park Walk

Wander through the macrocarpas on this walk around the Waikumete Stream in Glen Eden.

Awaroa Walkway

The walkway runs from Shelly Park Beach in Howick to Musick Point.

Cascade walkway

If you like bird-watching, jogging, walking or exploring, this walkway in Pakuranga has plenty to offer.

Beachlands-Maraetai Walkway

This coastal walkway and cycle path winds along Auckland’s south-eastern coast.

Kiwi Esplanade Walkway

This walkway wanders along the Manukau Harbour coastline, between Māngere Bridge and Ōtuataua Stonefields.

Ōtara Walkway

The walkway passes through 220ha of open space in Ōtara including the waterway and Ōtara Creek.

Pakuranga Rotary Walkway

This walkway runs around the edge of the water of the Tamaki Estuary and Whakaaranga Creek.

Wattle Downs Walkway

Enjoy views of Manukau Heads from the Wattle Downs Walkway in Manurewa.

Weymouth Walkway

Enjoy great views of Manukau Harbour and Puhinui Creek from this walkway near Manurewa.

Puhinui Stream Forest Trail

This trail links Tōtara Park with the Botanic Gardens in Manukau.

Tōtara Park Bush Tracks

Enjoy a wander through native bush in Manukau's Tōtara Park.

Tahuna Torea

This walking track is rich in Māori history as well as native birds and vegetation.

Arch Hill Scenic Reserve Training Wheels Track

'Training Wheels' is a beginner trail for families and mountain bikers of all ages.

Arch Hill Scenic Reserve Twist and Shout track

'Twist and Shout' is an intermediate mountain bike trail for more advanced riders.

Tōtara Park horse riding track

This public, shared walkway/bridle trail runs across open farmland on gently rolling hills.

Tōtara Park mountain bike tracks

There is a range of mountain bike tracks in the north eastern section of the park to suit a wide range of abilities.

Waiheke Island Family Track (Katoa Iwi)

This 2.2km track is a great mountain biking learning trail.

Waiheke Island Round Rangihoua Loop Trail

Waiheke Island Round Rangihoua Loop Trail is an easy to intermediate mountain bike track with good single track berms and flows.

Milford to Takapuna Walk

You can walk all the way along the beach and rocks from the northern end of Milford Beach to the southern end of Takapuna Beach.

Te Ara Hura Walk Waiheke Network

This collection of walks is the perfect way to explore Waiheke Island and discover its natural beauty.

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