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A beginner's guide to hiking in Auckland
Day hikes are a great way to boost your fitness and satisfy a sense of adventure while discovering new places in the Auckland region. From mountain views to sweeping beaches, some highlights can only be reached on foot.
Playgrounds for the brain
Everyone remembers the joy of visiting a playground as a child – working your way through the seesaw, swings, slide, climbing frame or merry-go-round, spending time on the piece of equipment you loved the most.
Six walks in and around Auckland's historic sites
A comprehensive guide to six of Auckland’s best historical walks including Stokes Point Path, North Head Path, the original shoreline walk, Rangitoto Ships’ Graveyard, Three Kings Heritage Trail and Ōtuataua Stonefields Walk.
Matakawau park planned when pines go
When a pine plantation at Matakawau is harvested, Franklin Local Board wants park plans ready to go.
Route change reaps rewards
A change in route for the proposed walkway in Glen Eden from Verdale Circle to Glendale Road has resulted in a cheaper, less complicated construction of the route.
Wilderness returns to Waitākere Ranges in time for Anzac weekend
On Friday 22 April the Gibbons, Muir and Pararaha Valley tracks in the Waitākere Ranges will be officially re-opened.
Six of the best walks for bird-spotting in Tāmaki Makaurau
Auckland’s regional parks are havens for wildlife. If you know where to look, you can spot some of Aotearoa’s rarest and most beautiful birds.
Auckland’s best beach-hopping day walks
Summer might be slowly drawing to a close, but there’s still time to explore Auckland’s sandy bays and sparkling water before the weather cools down.
Waiuku pool repairs funded
Funding has been allocated to repair issues that impacted Waiuku when the Whiteside Pool suffered leaks.
The best new Auckland cycleways to discover
Cycling is one of the best ways to see Auckland up close, and these three new cycleways give riders the perfect opportunity to explore.
Why Auckland is best discovered by bike
From the Northwestern Cycleway to the Wattle Downs Path, Auckland’s stunning harbour views and elegant promenades are best experienced on two wheels.
Three great holiday baches less than an hour south of Auckland
These baches are lovingly managed by Auckland Council, providing the perfect combination of country and coast, all barely an hour from Auckland.
The best Auckland walks to get your blood pumping
Stretch your legs and challenge your fitness on one of Auckland’s many rewarding walks. From hill summits to clifftop walkways, these trails are sure to raise your heart rate through both effort and excitement.
Waitākere parks international award winners
Two parks in the Waitākere Ranges have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award, the international quality mark for parks and green spaces.
Thumbs up for the Observation Green design
Developing a new park at Observation Green, Hobsonville Point took a step forward with Upper Harbour Local Board approving the final design late last year.
Explore Auckland parks with Goosechase
This Parks Week download the GooseChase app and find adventures galore for the whole family at more than 65 of Auckland’s parks.
