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Dogs 10 Jan 2025

Great spots for walking your dog this summer

If you’re looking for new places and walks to explore with your dog this summer, you’ll find hundreds of options across Tāmaki Makaurau.

Walkways 8 Apr 2024

Five short all-weather walks in Auckland

Don't let the weather dampen your spirits! Come rain or shine, these five short walks across Auckland are great for the whole family.

Council news 2 Apr 2024

Wynyard Crossing Bridge preventative maintenance underway

The Wynyard Crossing Bridge is needing extensive maintenance work so it can operate more reliably and to address potential safety risks.

Walkways 7 Feb 2024

Three shared paths that can be enjoyed by everyone

Here are three shared paths which make for good days out.

Summer 24 Jan 2024

Explore outdoor art trails

Public art in Auckland city celebrates the creativity of local artists and the diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau.

Parks / Outdoors 19 Jan 2024

Explore Auckland's natural wonders

Explore our region this summer and take your pick of Auckland's stunning tracks, bush, maunga and walkways. 

Parks / Outdoors 18 Jan 2024

Fall in love with Tāwharanui Regional Park

When it comes to Tāmaki Makaurau’s most loved regional parks, there’s a good reason why Tāwharanui is a favourite among many Aucklanders – once you set foot on its white-sand shores, you’ll be forever smitten.

14-24 year olds 1 Jan 2024

Explore the Manukau Harbour's beaches

Everone heads for the beach in summer - and almost always to the east coach. That means the Manukau Harbour is seldom crowded despite offering superb swimming.

Akl Paths 20 Dec 2021

Adventure is calling with AKL Paths

Get those legs moving, wheels rolling and dogs panting at some of our region's great paths.

Walkways 20 Dec 2021

Auckland daytrips are calling

Get outdoors, try something new and make the most of summer in Auckland by heading out to one of these great locations.

Walkways 20 Dec 2021

Walks for every Auckland landscape

Whether it’s rugged black-sand surf beaches, dense native forest, rolling green pastures or urban city centres, there’s always something different to see and do.

Cycling 13 Dec 2021

Cycle and skate your way into the outdoors

From smooth cycle paths suitable for family outings to skateparks ideal for those intent on achieving a bit more air, getting the wheels rolling is a great way to be active.

Kauri dieback 3 Dec 2021

Help keep kauri standing this summer

If you’re looking for a nature fix this summer, there are heaps of kauri safe places you can go across the region

Akl Paths 1 Jan 2021

Get active with AKL Paths: running and walking routes for beginners

Whether you're in training, planning an evening jog, or looking for a way to get fit and active over the summer months, AKL Paths is a great resource for finding a route that suits you.

Arts 1 Jan 2021

Explore art in the open air with a geo-location tool to guide you

Plan your own personal art tour at He Kohinga Toi and discover our city through a new lens this summer.

Cycling 3 Dec 2020

Aucklanders flock to new magenta pathway into the city

Thousands of Aucklanders try out the new Nelson Street cycleway, Te Ara I Whiti, which translates as the Lightpath.