Eager walker David Mallowes gives recommendations about enjoyable and fascinating routes folks can take to get some train and benefit from the space in his newest column.
Clevedon Scenic Reserve – Te Nikau Pa – Camp Sladdin – Stairway to Heaven.
Tucked away solely a 10-minute, 600-metre stroll from Clevedon township is an 80-minute stroll properly value exploring.
Loads of shade, a lot of birdlife and tune and a few lovely outdated kauri, rimu and totara.
Adjoining to the carpark is health gear and a big, grassed play space and bathrooms.
The fantastically maintained 3km loop monitor leads you to 360-degree views of the Hunua Ranges and the Hauraki Gulf. Slightly below 1000 stairs (sure, we counted!) to the highest.
From the walkway is a brief extension to a reasonably waterfall. You might meet runners circling two or usually three loops.
For the extra adventurous the stroll extends 2.3km from the lookout alongside Kimptons Monitor to Kimptons Street.
Skilled trampers can discover their manner alongside various tracks proper via to Maraetai.
Location – 75R Thorps Quarry Rd. Carpark, avenue parking, 100 hectares of native bush.
Opening occasions – summer time 7am-9pm, winter 7am-7pm.
Canine – now allowed off-leash, counsel on-leash when it may be very busy on weekends.
Picnic tables scattered all through the reserve.
Health gear – monkey bars, stability beams, swing rope, and cord bridges.
Historical past – Ngai Tai ki Tamaki are the unique inhabitants, their final recognized chief on the pa was Tara Te Irirangi.
Clevedon – half-hour most from the Auckland CBD, the drive from Howick or Whitford via scenic rural farmland is a good way to overlook concerning the stress of town.
Close by Clevedon Village markets and the Farmers Market on Sunday mornings, nice cafes, artwork retailers, reward retailers, Hallertau, strawberry farm, close by Hunua Falls, Ardmore Airport and NZ Warbirds, Ayrlies Backyard and Wetlands, Riverhaven – a lot to see.
Subsequent strolling column – Macleans Park and Jap Seaside, Pakuranga.
Prefer to take pleasure in free guided walks to discover additional? The East Auckland Walkfest runs from September 22 to October 5 – 3km-12km park walks, properly organised, restricted numbers, go to https://eastaucklandtourism.co.nz/walkfest/.
