Our biggest city hides a number of beautiful and varied walks, from coastal walkways to clifftop hikes. We've rounded up a few of our faves, with something for everyone - day-trippers and leisurely-amblers alike.

So whether it’s for your “stupid mental health” or you simply wish to stretch your legs and change the scene, peruse our list below.

Day trip

Pack a picnic, take in the views

• Mercer Bay Loop Path 🐶 (Quite intense but worth it!)

• Āwhitu Brook Homestead Path

• Medlands Beach Path or Tryphena Path ⛴️ (On the isle of Great Barrier)

• Tawhitokino Beach Path (Feat. secret beach)

• Stony Batter Path ⛴️ (On Waiheke)

• Rotoroa Island South Path ⛴️

• Duder Farm Path

Leisurely amble

Take your grandma, take your kids

• Te Atatū Peninsula North Path

• Clendon Path

• ‍Te Ara Manawa / Hobsonville Point Path

• Pāhurehure Esplanade Path

• ‍Roy Clements Treeway Path

• Waterview Path 🦽

• Weona-Westmere Path

Shady (in the bush)

Stay sun smart and enjoy the aromas of our native bush. Note: remember to clean your footwear at provided cleaning stations to help prevent the spread of Kauri Dieback

• Eskdale Reserve 🐶

• Hunua Cossey Dam Path

• Le Roys Bush Path

• Beveridge to Arataki Path

Dog-friendly

Let your four-legged companion take you on a walk

• Birdwood Path

• Kakamatua Inlet

• Kauri Point Centennial Path

• Sanders Dog Lovers Path

• Tōtara Puhinui Creek Path

• Hellyers Creek Path

Inner city

No car? No problem

• Parnell Path

‍• Ponsonby to Victoria Park Path

‍• Pukekawa Centennial Glade Path

‍• Westhaven Path 🦽

Accessible ‍

Everyone should be able to enjoy our green spaces

• Archibald Park Path

‍• Eastern Beach Path‍

• Smiths Bush Path

• Oratia Stream Path

Sculpture trails

Take in some art *and* fresh air

• Botanic Gardens Sculpture Path - East & West‍

• Okoka Beach Path