The best walks and hikes in Auckland
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New Zealand? In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of hikes and walking routes in Auckland to bring you the best hiking routes in the region. To see which of our walks in Auckland is the right one for you, browse real tips and photos uploaded by other hikers—and see what they had to say about each walk.
Last updated: November 5, 2025
4.8
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1. Lava Caves – Natural Cave Entrance loop from Narrow Neck
12.8km
03:37
260m
260m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(20)
245
hikers
2. Hunua Suspension Bridge – Hunua Falls loop from Red Hill
8.33km
02:32
280m
280m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(14)
185
hikers
3. Opal Pool Stream Cascade loop from Piha
8.36km
02:57
470m
470m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(16)
181
hikers
4. Tāwharanui Beach – Tokatu Point Lookout loop from Ōmaha
11.3km
03:06
180m
180m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.4
(9)
99
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5. Mount Eden Summit and Crater – Aotea Square loop from City Centre
9.07km
02:34
190m
190m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(8)
115
hikers
6. Large Kauri Tree loop from Te Henga / Bethells Beach
11.4km
03:28
390m
390m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(9)
118
hikers
7. Mount Donald McLean Lookout loop from Huia
11.9km
03:55
540m
540m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(10)
117
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(10)
94
hikers
9. Hiking loop from Piha
2.37km
00:59
190m
190m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
3.8
(4)
93
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10. Wairoa Dam and Reservoir View loop from Drury
12.0km
03:39
420m
420m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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