AUCKLAND
Walking Must-Do’s of Auckland Auckland © Getty Images
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WALKS
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MT TAMAHUNGA WALKWAY
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TE ARA TAHUNA ESTUARY WALKWAY
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NORTH SHORE COASTAL WALK
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AUCKLAND FORESHORE HERITAGE WALK
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COAST TO COAST WALKWAY
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RANGITOTO SUMMIT TRACK
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WAIHEKE ART WALKING TRAIL
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TE ATATŪ PENINSULA WALKWAY
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HŪNUA FALLS LOOP TRACK
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HIGHLIGHTS • There are 48 volcanoes in Auckland and those that stand the tallest are always goading walkers to conquer them. • Discover white-sand beaches on the east coast and wild black-sand beaches on the west, with many central sandy spots such as Takapuna and Mission Bay just a short skip from the CBD. • Auckland has three celebrated wine regions:
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Matakana, Kumeū and Waiheke Island.
• With 26 regional parks, escapism is easy.
• Nature is always on the doorstep; tip toe through Rangitoto’s lava caves, just a 25-minute ferry ride from the city, or enjoy the CBD’s central pockets of green such as Albert Park and Victoria Park.
• The Hauraki Gulf Islands litter the water surrounding Auckland, each with appeal.
• The Waitākere Ranges Regional Park is just 28km from central Auckland and flush with rainforest and waterfalls.
• You’re never too far from a caffeine fix, slick bar, restaurant or popular shopping spot. • Commercial Bay opened its doors in 2020 in Auckland’s downtown and features hundreds of food outlets and upmarket retail options.
