Auckland Global Trekkers

Walking Auckland’s Coast to Coast is a journey through the city’s heart, from the Waitematā Harbour to the Manukau.
Along the way, trekkers climb volcanic cones, wander leafy parks, and trace historic paths that reveal Auckland’s diverse landscapes and stories. It’s a challenge that blends fitness, discovery, and camaraderie, making each step a shared adventure.
The day culminates in an after‑function at The Rusty Morris, where hikers gather to celebrate with food, drinks, and laughter.

Duration: About 4 - 5 hours hike including stops.
Distance: Approx 18 - 21 km.
Difficulty: 2.5 on our 1-5 scale for day hikes.

Escape the city bustle and immerse yourself in an incredible four-to-five-hour loop through the untamed beauty of East Auckland.
Starting in the rolling, unique farmlands of Churchill Park, this diverse walk sweeps you along the pristine wetlands of Tahuna Torea and down the stunning, paved boardwalks of Wai-o-Taiki Nature Reserve.
Tracking the edge of the sparkling Tāmaki Estuary all the way to Point England Beach, you will enjoy panoramic water views and vibrant native birdlife before heading inland to skip between reserves back to Churchill Park.
Combining coastal vistas, native bush tracks, and open green pastures, it is the ultimate weekend escape right in the city's backyard.

Duration: About 4 - 5 hours hike including stops.
Distance: Approx 13 - 15 km.
Difficulty: 2.5 - 3.0 on our 1-5 scale for day hikes.
Cost for Car Poolers: $10

This Sunday’s hike begins at Hamilton’s Gap, tracing the wild west coast of the Awhitu Peninsula. We walk north along firm black sand beneath dramatic white sandstone cliffs, timing our start two hours before a midday low tide to avoid the surf’s reach.
As we round Manukau South Head, striking rock formations emerge, and across the harbour mouth, Whatipu and the Waitākere Ranges beckon. The route is mostly easy, with steady footing on sand and rocky shelves.
A final short scramble over Taratara Point—also known as Cake Island—adds a touch of adventure before we finish at Wattle Bay, satisfied and windswept.

Duration: About 3.5 - 4.5 hours hike including stops.
Distance: Approx 14-16 km.
Difficulty: 3.0 on our 1-5 scale for day hikes.

Cost for Car Poolers: $25

Escape the city for a wild west coast adventure on our Extended Southern Waiuku Forest Loop!
This epic tramp kicks off from Ghezzie Road, tracking the scenic curves of Ti Tree Bay Road before detouring to the dramatic Waikato River Conservation Area for morning tea. We will march deep into the heart of the Crown forestry estate, navigating towering pine corridors, rugged 4WD tracks, and plush pine-needle single tracks all the way to the edge of the peninsula.
Reward your efforts with a rugged beachfront picnic lunch perched on weathered driftwood logs facing the roaring Tasman Sea. The journey home loops back through the forest including a detour through the winding Clevedon Loop before we wrap up the afternoon with a well-earned drink on the historic waterfront deck of The Kentish Hotel.
It is the perfect blend of wild coastal landscapes, deep dune exploration, and classic Kiwi heritage!

Duration: About 5 hours hike including stops.
Distance: Approx 16 - 18km.
Difficulty: 2.5 - 2.75 on our 1-5 scale for day hikes.
Cost for Car Poolers: $20