Beachlands-Maraetai Walkway
The Beachlands-Maraetai Walkway is a stunning coastal walkway and cycle path that winds along Auckland’s south-eastern coast. It connects the settlements of Beachlands and Maraetai and offers breathtaking views of the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island and the Coromandel Peninsula.
This 6 km walkway has significant Maori and European history and an array of interesting coastal flora and fauna. With a few brief stops along the way, the walkway takes the average walker about one and a half hours.
Some of the highlights of the walkway include:
- Beautiful beaches at Maraetai, Te Pene and Omana Espanade Reserve
- The Maori pou at Te Puru Park
- Omana Regional Park
- Historic points of interest such as an old sheep dipping station at Omana and the O-Manawatere Pa site at Omana Regional Park.
Other highlights include:
Educational heritage experience – ranger guided walks are offered here three times a year. Check out our events calendar or phone the Auckland Council on 09 301 0101 to find out when the next guided walk is being held.
Access
The walk can be started at either end of the walkway, at Maraetai Park (off Maraetai Drive) or from the end of Third View Ave in Beachlands. Alternatively the walk can be accessed from Omana Esplanade Reserve, Omana Regional Park and Te Puru Park.
Map (PDF 495kb)
There are parking facilities at:
- Maraetai Park
- Te Pene Reserve
- Omana Esplanade Reserve
- Omana Regional Park
- Te Puru Park
- Spinnaker Bay (Beachlands end)
And toilet facilities at:
- Maraetai Park
- Te Puru Park
- Omana Esplanade Reserve
- Omana Regional Park
Dog regulations:
Dogs are allowed either on lead or off leash under control along most of the walkway. Dogs are prohibited from Omana Regional Park, except for around the perimeter walk.
Pram and wheelchair access:
The walkway is wheelchair accessible and suitable for prams (please note there are some unsealed sections along parts of the walkway).