In three stages you walk through landscapes shaped by 600 years of Māori occupation, and through some of our finest natural and built heritage areas offering panoramic views along the way.
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-36.89, 174.77 · rel 17340616
-36.89, 174.77 · rel 17340616
Coast to Coast Walkway (Manukau to Waitematā)
17,6 km from Manukau Harbour to Waitematā Harbour through alpine terrain and lakes.
Manukau Harbour
→
Waitematā Harbour
linear
17,6km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
40
views
3
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
3× viewpoint
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
13× monument
2× summit
3× viewpoint
1× Water
1× Attraction
WW1 Memorial Beacon
monument ·
on the route
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Churton Memorial
monument ·
on the route
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Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
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Auckland Museum
monument ·
on the route
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Mount Eden Summit
viewpoint ·
on the route
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Maungawhau / Mount Eden
summit ·
on the route
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Sir John Logan Campbell
monument ·
on the route
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One Tree Hill Summit
viewpoint ·
on the route
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John Logan Campbell Monument
monument ·
on the route
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Auckland Grammar War Memorial
monument ·
on the route
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Daniel Neilson memorial
monument ·
25 m off route
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One Tree Hill Ancient Maori Pā
monument ·
28 m off route
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Gloucester Park plaques
monument ·
46 m off route
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Wilkies Lookout
viewpoint ·
89 m off route
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Waiariki
Water ·
104 m off route
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Sundial
Attraction ·
106 m off route
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Queen Victoria
monument ·
131 m off route
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Sir George Grey
monument ·
167 m off route
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Albert Park South African War Memorial
monument ·
168 m off route
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Te Toka o Apihai Te Kawau
monument ·
177 m off route
0,0 km
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04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Coast to Coast Walkway (Manukau to Waitematā) is 17.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Coast to Coast Walkway (Manukau to Waitematā) takes approximately 4h 23min to complete.
No, Coast to Coast Walkway (Manukau to Waitematā) is a linear (point-to-point) trail. It runs from Manukau Harbour to Waitematā Harbour. Plan ahead for return transport.
Coast to Coast Walkway (Manukau to Waitematā) starts at Manukau Harbour.
Coast to Coast Walkway (Manukau to Waitematā) is a challenging hike that requires a good level of fitness.
Coast to Coast Walkway (Manukau to Waitematā) is maintained and managed by Auckland City Council.