Manakau Heads - Coastal
Details
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
We host all our walks, events and RSVP's on Heylo. It's free to join and makes it easier for everyone to stay connected, get updates and see the full calendar of upcoming adventures.
What to do next?
Visit us at Auckland Global Trekkers on Heylo and register for this Sunday's walk. We can't wait to see you on the trails.
Jodi & the AGT team.