Te Araroa - 02 Auckland - j Devonport to Onehunga

Auckland has long been known as Tamaki Makaurau - the spouse desired by a hundred lovers." All who saw it for its fertile volcanic slopes sheltered fishing sites and access to the greatest waterway in New Zealand, the Waikato River, desired it."

This 19.6 km route makes for a full-day commitment — bring sufficient food and water. Plan for around 4 hours and 22 minutes on the trail.

Point-to-point in layout, this trail takes you from A to B across the landscape. Consider your return logistics before heading out. The trail is officially waymarked as TA02j, so look out for the trail markers along the way.

This is a Local Walking Network (LWN) trail — a community-level route perfect for exploring the immediate surroundings, popular with locals and visitors alike.