North Shore Coastal Walk: Campbells Bay to Murrays Bay
Located on the North Shore of Auckland, the section of the North Shore Coastal Walk from Campbells Bay to Murrays Bay is a flat, easy path ideal for a leisurely stroll. This part of the walk is particularly appealing as it runs below scenic cliffs and includes a stop at the beach in Mairangi Bay. It's a favourite among locals and is considered one of the easiest sections of Te Araroa.
Tide and Rock Formations
For the best experience, plan your walk shortly after high tide when the tide begins to recede. As the water retreats, it reveals a fascinating array of rock formations with a wide variety of shapes and patterns. These natural features add an extra layer of interest to your walk, making it more than just a simple coastal stroll.
How to Get There
To reach Campbells Bay from Downtown Auckland is somewhat circuitous, with several options for connecting roads. One route is to take the northern motorway to the Northcote off-ramp, then head northeast on Northcote Road to Taharoto Road. Turn northwest onto Taharoto Road and follow it for a short distance, then turn northeast onto Shakespeare Road. Continue on Shakespeare Road, then head northwest on East Coast Road. At Aberdeen Road, turn northeast and continue to Beach Road. There, turn left and continue until you see the Huntly Road access to the Campbells Beach. There is parking in the reserve. This 18 km route will take about 20 minutes.
Continuing north on the coastal walk will take you to Rothesay Bay and Browns Bay. Heading south takes you to Red Bluff, Kennedy Park and Rahopara Point.
