Thursday, April 25, 2013

Pakuranga Rotary walkway and cycleway

The Pakuranga Rotary Walkway currently extends to Pigeon Mountain, along the Tamaki Estuary and Whakaaranga Creek.  It is a safe cycling, jogging and walking route. The walkway is paved and relatively flat, making it suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and a range of fitness levels. The walkway stretches over 5km with a return trip taking around 2 hours and 45 minutes.

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Dogs are welcome along the walkway provided they are kept under control and do not disturb wildlife or other park users. Dogs are not permitted on sport fields or near children's playgrounds. 

We have put together 4 circular walks that take in part of the Rotary Walkway, for people who live or work nearby, and for people who enjoy exploring Auckland. 

1.    Pakuranga Loop - To see:  Estuary views, boats, wetlands, residential housing,  view of Mount Wellington, Pakuranga Mall. Time: approx. 40 minutes. (about 3.75 kms)

2.    Pakuranga Kentigern Loop - To see:  Views of Mount Wellington, water craft, residential homes. Time: approx. 45 minutes. (about 4.0 kms)

3.    Pakuranga Farm Cove Loop - To see: Tamaki Estuary, Mangroves, white volcanic pumice deposits, views of Mount Wellington and One Tree Hill, residential homes.
Time: approx. 60 minutes. (about 5 kms)

4.    Pigeon Mountain and the Wetlands - To see: Auckland City views, Rangitoto Island views, Volcano summit, wetlands, Pukeko bird habitat. Time: approx. 60 minutes. (about 4 kms) 

Stay on track…find the above walk’s map and directions guides and other walk self-guides at our Walk Store 

 

 

 

Pakuranga Rotary walkway and cycleway

The Pakuranga Rotary Walkway currently extends to Pigeon Mountain, along the Tamaki Estuary and Whakaaranga Creek.  It is a safe cycling, jogging and walking route. The walkway is paved and relatively flat, making it suitable for wheelchairs, pushchairs and a range of fitness levels. The walkway stretches over 5km with a return trip taking around 2 hours and 45 minutes.

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Dogs are welcome along the walkway provided they are kept under control and do not disturb wildlife or other park users. Dogs are not permitted on sport fields or near children's playgrounds. 

We have put together 4 circular walks that take in part of the Rotary Walkway, for people who live or work nearby, and for people who enjoy exploring Auckland.

1.    Pakuranga Loop - To see:  Estuary views, boats, wetlands, residential housing,  view of Mount Wellington, Pakuranga Mall. Time: approx. 40 minutes. (about 3.75 kms)

2.    Pakuranga Kentigern Loop - To see:  Views of Mount Wellington, water craft, residential homes. Time: approx. 45 minutes. (about 4.0 kms)

3.    Pakuranga Farm Cove Loop - To see: Tamaki Estuary, Mangroves, white volcanic pumice deposits, views of Mount Wellington and One Tree Hill, residential homes.
Time: approx. 60 minutes. (about 5 kms)

4.    Pigeon Mountain and the Wetlands - To see: Auckland City views, Rangitoto Island views, Volcano summit, wetlands, Pukeko bird habitat. Time: approx. 60 minutes. (about 4 kms)

Stay on track…find the above walk’s map and directions guides and other walk self-guides at our Walk Store

 

 

Monday, April 1, 2013

Walk Ideas for April

Parnell is one of Auckland's many interesting villages, and we have a choice of walks to help you discover it's secrets:

1. Parnell Markets Walk

2. Hobson Bay and Parnell

3. Parnell: Roses, trains and cranes

4. Newmarket to Parnell Loop

 

Get more ideas at our website Short Walks in Auckland

Stay connected with us on Facebook- where I post photos from our walks to provide inspiration.

We would appreciate your feedback - either at our website or on our Facebook page. Share your thoughts and ideas with fellow walkers.

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Have fun!

 

Helen Wenley

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Discover Auckland's CBD with En Route

I thoroughly enjoyed the Auckland Arts Festival’s En Route event.

Experienced a few places that I had never entered.

And did things that I never dreamt of doing.

The music and musings were very entertaining.

Really worthwhile and fun to do! 5 stars.

Helen Wenley – Short Walks in Auckland

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A fabulous experience - sights, sounds and feelings from the Auckland Arts Festival.

Experience Auckland like you have never done before! 

http://www.aucklandfestival.co.nz/events/en-route.aspx