Posts about Walkways

Mt Albert to Hayr, via Millican, Bremner, Frost, Britten, Dornwell, Clinker – Three Kings These, these are what I wanted to find in my area. Well used, lit, and mainly well cared for. I was really impressed with the direct route and linkages of the walkways through Mt Roskill and Three Kings. Bypassing the main… Read more

Barrister Ave to Henshaw Ave, Three Kings Sneaky! I was surprised by this sneaky walkway which cuts out about a 15 minute walk to Countdown Three Kings. With the Three Kings Reserve back entrance to the shops closed to foot traffic, I was diverted up and over a grassy, muddy hill to arrive somewhere in… Read more

Aroha Ave to Cornwallis St, Sandringham This is actually one of my favourite walkways I’ve encountered. It’s a cut through from Aroha Ave in Sandringham right down into the carpark of the local St Luke’s mall and it’s just so convenient and well used. However, it’s not remotely accessible with TWO sets of barriers to… Read more

Belmont Rise to Park Road, Katikati I know that this site is about Auckland walkways but I couldn’t pass up this sneaky one from a recent Katikati visit on the first weekend we could travel outside our own regions. It doesn’t appear on maps but is a well used cut through for locals heading from… Read more

Mt Albert Road to Simmons Ave, Three Kings Taking the opportunity to get out of the house during the crazy lock in times, I ventured out on a quick 5km dash around the neighbourhood. Linking up Mt Albert Road and Simmons Ave in Three Kings, this walkway doesn’t seem to do much unless you live… Read more

Onslow Road to George Street, Kingsland. I had a feeling that this walkway must exist to get people down from George Street to the primary school and train access. I was right! Out the back of the Monkey Hill Reserve is this very well maintained sneaker. With both stairs and a ramp (trolley party again!),… Read more

Carmen Ave to Pine Street, via Volcanic Street, Balmoral. Cruising down Carmen Ave through the extra wide walkway, down passed the Good Shepherd school entrance on Volcanic Street and popping out on Pine Street. The entrances to these two walkways look really inviting on Carmen and Pine but good luck exiting either on anything other… Read more

Balmer Lane to Springwood Place, Balmoral. This little community on Springwood Place has always had me wondering. A whole street of town houses seems a little out of place amongst the villas in the region, lovely town houses but still a bit jarring. This walkway is an extension of the bike path between Mt Eden… Read more

Hillside Crescent, Mt Eden. Wandering around Maungawhau (Mount Eden) and spending some time discovering one of my local maunga. The summit and volcano are closed to cars and some of the walking paths are being revitalised. I took the opportunity to wander up Hillside Crescent and surrounding tiny (steep!) streets. I found this amazing staired… Read more

Disraeli Street, Mt Eden. I stumbled into a part of Mt Eden I’d never discovered before. The Textile Arts Centre with a stunning aged pathway up to the door (I got far up before I realised it was probably private property). Then up passed the Gifford Art Centre (discovery!) and on up the hill to… Read more