We Linku2 HIBISCUS COAST cycleways and walks
Hibiscus Coast cycleways and walks category covers cycleways, walkways, tramps and walking tracks across the region
Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve
Old North Rd, Orewa. Good Standard, easy walking, views, bushwalk, historic sire, information. 30 - 45 mins. Fine remnant stand of native kauri and broadleaf forest at northern end of Orewa. Lower track beside Nukumea Stream to Kensington Park suitable for wheelchairs. Good examples of kauri and puriri. Pa site at Hillcrest Rd entrance.
Amorino Reserve
Sh1/Hibiscus Coast Highway, Red Beach. Good Standard, easy walking, views, disable access. 15 - 30mins. Reserve walkway beside Orewa estuary mouth, linking with surrounding residential streets. Start of Whangaparaoa Peninsula’s ‘Coastal Walkways’. Follow signs on lamp posts.
Arkles Bay Cliff top - Ladies Mile - Arkles Bay
Medium standard, views, bushwalk. 2 - 15 mins. Short cliff top walk from Ladies Mile/Whangaparaoa Rd intersection to Arkles Bay beach through coastal bush. Steep flight of steps at Arkles Bay end.
Fairhaven Walk
Fairhaven Walk is a dead end track at the end of Wade River Road. The walk takes about 30 - 45 minutes. It goes through native bush with many Puriri trees and runs along Weiti River. There are great views over the river to the moored boats and Stillwater on the other side.
Ferry Road Reserve - Ferry Rd, Arkles Bay
edium standard, bushwalk. 5 -15mins. Short reserve walk through coastal bush to foreshore of Weiti River near mouth of river. Timber steps at top. Slippery rocks on foreshore.
Fisherman's Rock Walk
A 60 - 90 minute walk along the cliff top walkway. Stairways and ramps provide access to the beach between Fisherman's Rock and Pacific Parade but it is restricted at low tide. This is great for walking on a warm, sunny day.
Gulf Harbour. Shakespear Rd - Gulf Harbour Dr, Gulf Harbour
ood standard, easy walking, views, toilet, parking. Walkways progressing as Gulf Harbour estate develops. The network utilizes reserve, road and runs through the golf course. Range of short and long walks. Toilets at boat ramp.
Little Manly Beach. South Ave - Little Manly Beach , Little Manly
Good standard, easy walking, views, toilets, parking. 5 - 15 mins. Shore reserve and cliff top walk from South Ave to beach.
Manly Beach to Tindalls Beach. Brown St - Tindalls Bay Rd, Tindalls Beach
Medium standard, toilets parking. 15 - 30 mins. From end of Brown St, walk along beach (restricted at high tide) to boat ramp. Cross footbridge by sheds to access way to the Crescent. Follow road round Crown Reserve to Tindalls Beach.
Maygrove - Riverside/Lakeside Drive, Maygrove, Orewa
Good standard, easy walking, views, parking. A variety of walkways through residential areas, esplanade reserve and around the artificial lake in Lakeside Reserve. Wet in winter. Range of short and long walks.
Orewa Esplanade Reserve - SH1/Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa
Good standard, easy walking, disable access, toilets, parking. 45 - 60 mins. Paved walking track along northern half of beachfront reserve. Runs from Arundel Reserve, at northern end, to town Centre. Orewa Millennium Walkway. Orewa Township. Good standard, easy walking, disable access, bushwalk, toilets, parking, information, views. 2 hrs. ‘Oval’ walkway. Start from south bridge, follow estuary to Centreway Reserve, turn left down Riverside Rd and cross to link with Eaves Bush returning to south bridge via Orewa beachfront. Follow the blue footprints. The Orewa Millenium Walkway takes approximately 2 hours. It is an excellent walkway not only for walkers but also running, cycling, wheelchairs or prams. The Walkway takes you around in an oval shape through the town and along the beach.
Pohutukawa Reserve/Orewa Estuary - Pohutukawa Ave and Moffat Rd, Orewa
Lower standard, must have good fitness, views. 30 - 45mins. Grass reserve walkway on south side of estuary running from Orewa south bridge to Jelas Rd/Kingsway School into Totara Views subdivision.
Red Beach Reserves - Vista Motu and Marellen Dr, Red Beach
Good standard, easy walking, views. 30 - 45 mins. An informal walk between various reserves in the Centre of Red Beach. From Red Beach Lookout Reserve take walkways into Higham Ferrers Reserve, cross Bay Vista Dr into Gilshennan Reserve, follow path to right and follow walkways to Rushden Tce and Red Beach Park, cross Marellen Dr to beach. Red Beach section of Coastal Walkway.
Ngapara St - Duncansby Rd, Red Beach
Medium standard, toilets, parking, information. 30mins. Walk along beach from Ngapara St to Duncansby Rd. May be restricted at high tide.
Shakespear Regional Park - Army Bay, Whangaparaoa Peninsula
Good standard, views, toilets, bushwalk, information. Various marked tracks ranging from 1 - 2 hrs around farm park at end of peninsula. Open sanctuary under development behind predator - proof fence. Bookable picnic sites camping. Sweeping views of Hauraki Gulf and Islands.
Stanmore Bay Reserve to Manly Beach. Stanmore Bay Rd - Moreton Dr, Manly
Medium standard, toilets, parking, historic site, information. 15 - 30 mins. Walks from end of Stanmore Bay Rd and take track up through historic cemetery. Left into Ardern Ave and cross to next access way. Turn right into Swann Beach Rd to the top corner and next access way with step through to Hurdlow Pl and Moreton Dr / beach.
Stanmore Bay Reverse to Town Centre
15 - 30mins. Good standard, easy walking. From the back of the leisure Centre, via wetland walk to Rata Rd, Plamgreen Court or Red Hibiscus Rd and onto Whangaparaoa Rd.
Te Ara Tahuna - Orewa Estuary Pathway – Walkway and Cycleway
Good standard, easy walking, parking, views, historic site, toilets, disable access. New 8km combined walkway/cycle way around the whole Orewa Estuary. Car park at Western Reserve. Connects to existing streets of Maygrove and Hilltop Residential areas. The 7.5km pathway wends its way around the beautiful Orewa estuary. Distance markers are placed at 1km intervals from Western Reserve. Te Ara Tahuna opened in December 2011 and connects some of Orewa’s newest areas with Hibiscus Coast beaches, community facilities and the Orewa township. This cycleway and walkway is a shared space; cyclists and pedestrians are both entitled to use it. Please be considerate of others.
Tindalls Beach to Matakatia Beach
Good Standard, easy walking, views, toilets, parking. 15 - 30 mins. From Centre of beach, take series of access way through to Whangaparaoa Rd. Cross road and turn right to top hill, then left into reserve access way down Matakatia Beach.
Tiri Rd - East Ave Cliff top
Start at 33 Tiri Rd, Little Manly. Good Standard, easy walking, views, disable access. 5 - 15mins. Short cliff top reserve walk between Tiri Rd and East Ave cul de sac. Good views of Hauraki Gulf.
Tiritiri Matangi Island
Take ferry from Gulf Harbour Marina. Medium standard, views, toilets, bushwalk, information. Open sanctuary for some of New Zealand’s rare and endangered plant and bird species. Home to saddlebacks, kiwi, takahe, bellbird and other native bird no longer seen on mainland. A variety of walking tracks across island.
Whangaparaoa Town Centre to Stanmore Bay beach - . Town Centre - Brightside Rd, Stanmore Bay
Good standard, easy walking, disable access, toilets. 15 - 30mins. From town Centre via Palmgreen Court and reserve, walkway to Rata Rd. Walkway half way along Rimu Rd on right leads into Stanmore Bay Park past leisure Centre. Cross Brightside Rd to beach side of reserve.
Old North Rd, Orewa. Good Standard, easy walking, views, bushwalk, historic sire, information. 30 - 45 mins. Fine remnant stand of native kauri and broadleaf forest at northern end of Orewa. Lower track beside Nukumea Stream to Kensington Park suitable for wheelchairs. Good examples of kauri and puriri. Pa site at Hillcrest Rd entrance.
Amorino Reserve
Sh1/Hibiscus Coast Highway, Red Beach. Good Standard, easy walking, views, disable access. 15 - 30mins. Reserve walkway beside Orewa estuary mouth, linking with surrounding residential streets. Start of Whangaparaoa Peninsula’s ‘Coastal Walkways’. Follow signs on lamp posts.
Arkles Bay Cliff top - Ladies Mile - Arkles Bay
Medium standard, views, bushwalk. 2 - 15 mins. Short cliff top walk from Ladies Mile/Whangaparaoa Rd intersection to Arkles Bay beach through coastal bush. Steep flight of steps at Arkles Bay end.
Fairhaven Walk
Fairhaven Walk is a dead end track at the end of Wade River Road. The walk takes about 30 - 45 minutes. It goes through native bush with many Puriri trees and runs along Weiti River. There are great views over the river to the moored boats and Stillwater on the other side.
Ferry Road Reserve - Ferry Rd, Arkles Bay
edium standard, bushwalk. 5 -15mins. Short reserve walk through coastal bush to foreshore of Weiti River near mouth of river. Timber steps at top. Slippery rocks on foreshore.
Fisherman's Rock Walk
A 60 - 90 minute walk along the cliff top walkway. Stairways and ramps provide access to the beach between Fisherman's Rock and Pacific Parade but it is restricted at low tide. This is great for walking on a warm, sunny day.
Gulf Harbour. Shakespear Rd - Gulf Harbour Dr, Gulf Harbour
ood standard, easy walking, views, toilet, parking. Walkways progressing as Gulf Harbour estate develops. The network utilizes reserve, road and runs through the golf course. Range of short and long walks. Toilets at boat ramp.
Little Manly Beach. South Ave - Little Manly Beach , Little Manly
Good standard, easy walking, views, toilets, parking. 5 - 15 mins. Shore reserve and cliff top walk from South Ave to beach.
Manly Beach to Tindalls Beach. Brown St - Tindalls Bay Rd, Tindalls Beach
Medium standard, toilets parking. 15 - 30 mins. From end of Brown St, walk along beach (restricted at high tide) to boat ramp. Cross footbridge by sheds to access way to the Crescent. Follow road round Crown Reserve to Tindalls Beach.
Maygrove - Riverside/Lakeside Drive, Maygrove, Orewa
Good standard, easy walking, views, parking. A variety of walkways through residential areas, esplanade reserve and around the artificial lake in Lakeside Reserve. Wet in winter. Range of short and long walks.
Orewa Esplanade Reserve - SH1/Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa
Good standard, easy walking, disable access, toilets, parking. 45 - 60 mins. Paved walking track along northern half of beachfront reserve. Runs from Arundel Reserve, at northern end, to town Centre. Orewa Millennium Walkway. Orewa Township. Good standard, easy walking, disable access, bushwalk, toilets, parking, information, views. 2 hrs. ‘Oval’ walkway. Start from south bridge, follow estuary to Centreway Reserve, turn left down Riverside Rd and cross to link with Eaves Bush returning to south bridge via Orewa beachfront. Follow the blue footprints. The Orewa Millenium Walkway takes approximately 2 hours. It is an excellent walkway not only for walkers but also running, cycling, wheelchairs or prams. The Walkway takes you around in an oval shape through the town and along the beach.
Pohutukawa Reserve/Orewa Estuary - Pohutukawa Ave and Moffat Rd, Orewa
Lower standard, must have good fitness, views. 30 - 45mins. Grass reserve walkway on south side of estuary running from Orewa south bridge to Jelas Rd/Kingsway School into Totara Views subdivision.
Red Beach Reserves - Vista Motu and Marellen Dr, Red Beach
Good standard, easy walking, views. 30 - 45 mins. An informal walk between various reserves in the Centre of Red Beach. From Red Beach Lookout Reserve take walkways into Higham Ferrers Reserve, cross Bay Vista Dr into Gilshennan Reserve, follow path to right and follow walkways to Rushden Tce and Red Beach Park, cross Marellen Dr to beach. Red Beach section of Coastal Walkway.
Ngapara St - Duncansby Rd, Red Beach
Medium standard, toilets, parking, information. 30mins. Walk along beach from Ngapara St to Duncansby Rd. May be restricted at high tide.
Shakespear Regional Park - Army Bay, Whangaparaoa Peninsula
Good standard, views, toilets, bushwalk, information. Various marked tracks ranging from 1 - 2 hrs around farm park at end of peninsula. Open sanctuary under development behind predator - proof fence. Bookable picnic sites camping. Sweeping views of Hauraki Gulf and Islands.
Stanmore Bay Reserve to Manly Beach. Stanmore Bay Rd - Moreton Dr, Manly
Medium standard, toilets, parking, historic site, information. 15 - 30 mins. Walks from end of Stanmore Bay Rd and take track up through historic cemetery. Left into Ardern Ave and cross to next access way. Turn right into Swann Beach Rd to the top corner and next access way with step through to Hurdlow Pl and Moreton Dr / beach.
Stanmore Bay Reverse to Town Centre
15 - 30mins. Good standard, easy walking. From the back of the leisure Centre, via wetland walk to Rata Rd, Plamgreen Court or Red Hibiscus Rd and onto Whangaparaoa Rd.
Te Ara Tahuna - Orewa Estuary Pathway – Walkway and Cycleway
Good standard, easy walking, parking, views, historic site, toilets, disable access. New 8km combined walkway/cycle way around the whole Orewa Estuary. Car park at Western Reserve. Connects to existing streets of Maygrove and Hilltop Residential areas. The 7.5km pathway wends its way around the beautiful Orewa estuary. Distance markers are placed at 1km intervals from Western Reserve. Te Ara Tahuna opened in December 2011 and connects some of Orewa’s newest areas with Hibiscus Coast beaches, community facilities and the Orewa township. This cycleway and walkway is a shared space; cyclists and pedestrians are both entitled to use it. Please be considerate of others.
Tindalls Beach to Matakatia Beach
Good Standard, easy walking, views, toilets, parking. 15 - 30 mins. From Centre of beach, take series of access way through to Whangaparaoa Rd. Cross road and turn right to top hill, then left into reserve access way down Matakatia Beach.
Tiri Rd - East Ave Cliff top
Start at 33 Tiri Rd, Little Manly. Good Standard, easy walking, views, disable access. 5 - 15mins. Short cliff top reserve walk between Tiri Rd and East Ave cul de sac. Good views of Hauraki Gulf.
Tiritiri Matangi Island
Take ferry from Gulf Harbour Marina. Medium standard, views, toilets, bushwalk, information. Open sanctuary for some of New Zealand’s rare and endangered plant and bird species. Home to saddlebacks, kiwi, takahe, bellbird and other native bird no longer seen on mainland. A variety of walking tracks across island.
Whangaparaoa Town Centre to Stanmore Bay beach - . Town Centre - Brightside Rd, Stanmore Bay
Good standard, easy walking, disable access, toilets. 15 - 30mins. From town Centre via Palmgreen Court and reserve, walkway to Rata Rd. Walkway half way along Rimu Rd on right leads into Stanmore Bay Park past leisure Centre. Cross Brightside Rd to beach side of reserve.
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