Southern Walkway

11 km walk between Oriental Bay and Island Bay: 4–5 hours. Steep in places, not difficult overall: average fitness. Features tranquility of the Town Belt forest, and the rugged coastline between Houghton Bay and Island Bay.

A 10.7 km full-day trail that rewards walkers with a proper day out. Budget roughly 2 hours and 23 minutes at a steady pace.

This is a point-to-point route, running from one location to another. Plan ahead for return transport, or consider reversing the route on your way back. Look for the SW trail markings to stay on the official route.

Part of the Local Walking Network (LWN), this trail is ideal for exploring the neighbourhood landscape. It is typically well-known to local walkers and offers an authentic sense of place.