Coast-to-Coast Walkway
Coast-to-Coast Walkway
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Neil B
Auckland, New Zealand1,497 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
Great walk showcasing a cross-section of Auckland. We're locals but the coast-to-coast path took us to parts of the city we've never been before.
You can travel in either direction. Plenty of signage (yellow if going north to south or blue for south to north). We got the train from Britomart to Onehunga (the start of the path is about 10 minutes walk from Onehunga station) and walked back to the CBD.
The walk took us about four hours, which included visiting the summits of both One Tree Hill and Mt Eden. The views from both are spectacular.
Plenty of public toilets along the route.
Other than climbing the two maunga the route is relatively flat.
Highly recommended.
You can travel in either direction. Plenty of signage (yellow if going north to south or blue for south to north). We got the train from Britomart to Onehunga (the start of the path is about 10 minutes walk from Onehunga station) and walked back to the CBD.
The walk took us about four hours, which included visiting the summits of both One Tree Hill and Mt Eden. The views from both are spectacular.
Plenty of public toilets along the route.
Other than climbing the two maunga the route is relatively flat.
Highly recommended.
Written 30 October 2021
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Graham
130 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The Coast to Coast walkway, especially when it is walked south to north is an excellent introduction to the whole area and walking off a long flight! Highlights include One Tree Hill, Mt Eden, the Auckland suburbs and then the central city.
There is a map that can be downloaded from the web and can be matched with the maps available in Tourist Information centres / hotel information stalls. This is important as the waymark signs on the ground are limited and poorly located in terms of helping you find your way.
The one way walk is easily set up by taking the train from central Auckland to Onehunga cost $5.50.
There is a map that can be downloaded from the web and can be matched with the maps available in Tourist Information centres / hotel information stalls. This is important as the waymark signs on the ground are limited and poorly located in terms of helping you find your way.
The one way walk is easily set up by taking the train from central Auckland to Onehunga cost $5.50.
Written 22 January 2020
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jgold10529
Portland, OR401 contributions
Feb 2020
This is a fantastic walk from start to finish and you get to see so many different part of the cities and going up both Mt Eden and One Tree Hill Domain and of course the Auckland DOmain and cornwall park. It does take a while and is about 20K from start to finish so be prepared. My only complaint and the only reason it doesnt get 5 stars is that it is very poorly marked. We really needed to use All Trails with GPS to make sure we didnt take a wrong turn in the residential areas
Written 29 February 2020
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Brett
15 contributions
Jan 2020
Wife and I went on the walk from Auckland Princes wharf to Ohnehunga. The walk covers some great places; Aleaxandra Park, Cornwall Park for example. Lack of upkeep finds quite a few signs that showed you the route once when the route was first made; a lot of signs are gone; be prepared to take a phone with maps - getting lost is easy. Takes a few hours; take water. Toilets are fairly frequently available; shops are nearby at times.
Written 22 January 2020
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Claudetteth
Cornwall, Canada2,162 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
If you are moderately fit, I strongly suggest that you do this hike in Auckland. It will take you through small neighbourhoods, lots of green space and you will see some of Auckland's most beautiful sites - One Tree Hill, Mount Eden and Albert Park. You will walk through university grounds and marvel at the beautiful Victorian homes.
Before you set out, consider bringing the following
1. A Central Auckland map showing the Coast to Coast trail - purple line. There are markers along the way showing you the trail from North to South (orange arrows) and from South to North (blue arrows) but having a map in hand or on your phone is a must as there will be tricky areas that are not so well marked.
2. Sun protection including a hat and sunglasses - we carry long sleeved sun protection shirts with us. My husband wished he had worn a brimed hat because his ball cap left his neck exposed to the sun.
3. Water and snacks (we took the train to Onehunga and stopped at the Countdown store just before the path starts)
4. Comfortable shoes
I read that the preferred route is doing the trail from South to North. We were staying near one of the wharfs and this way when we finished the trail we were back home. It's nice to get the public transit out of the way first thing rather than having to ride at the end of the day when you are very tired.
If you are not inclined to walking 16kms in one day, you could break it up and easily do it in 2 days. It's just great to be able to say you walked coast to coast in one day!
We took the train from Brittomart to Onehunga - it goes every half hour, so check the schedule and be sure to allow time to purchase your tickets. I think we paid $ 5.50 and the ride took about 30 mins. The train travels through an industrial area and there is not much to see but the beautiful wild flowers growing everywhere. When you leave the train you will see your first blue sign for the coast to coast trail. Turn right onto the street outside the train station -you are on Onehunga Mall road. There are lots of shops along the way, walk up to Princes Street and turn left.
Walk down to the water - this is a lagoon set up for Water sports. The Countdown store will be on your right before you get to the water. We bought some really great scones at a little bakery next door to the Countdown supermarket too. There is also a public library on the left - in case you need to look something up or want to get something printed.
Once by the water, look for Norman Hill road and start hiking up the hill! You are on your way. At first, you are just walking through neighbourhoods and will go through what appears to be a very old park - the gates are impressive!
After a while you will get to One Tree Hill, followed by Cornwall Park and Alexandra Park. Watch out for the poop on the path as there is livestock (cows and sheep) in the park. The Path does not take you to the top of One Tree Hill and if you are feeling super energetic, you can divert your path to include a visit to the peak.
As you hike this area, you will notice two nearby volcanic cones - Mount Hobson and Mount St John. As we were crossing through University grounds in Epsom, we came by a little cafetaria called Quad and stopped in for a quick lunch consisting of a panini - there was not much in the area in terms of restaurants.
Next you will hike to the top of Mount Eden. This is a must and you will be amazed by the 360 degree views of the city and the 50 metre deep crater on top of Mount Eden.
After Mount Eden you will work your way to the Winter Gardens, the University with its beautiful clocktower and Albert Park before getting back into the downtown area.
After this walk, you will certainly have a greater appreciation for Auckland's beautiful green space. We started at 11:30 am and took our time - it was around 4pm when we finished downtown.
Before you set out, consider bringing the following
1. A Central Auckland map showing the Coast to Coast trail - purple line. There are markers along the way showing you the trail from North to South (orange arrows) and from South to North (blue arrows) but having a map in hand or on your phone is a must as there will be tricky areas that are not so well marked.
2. Sun protection including a hat and sunglasses - we carry long sleeved sun protection shirts with us. My husband wished he had worn a brimed hat because his ball cap left his neck exposed to the sun.
3. Water and snacks (we took the train to Onehunga and stopped at the Countdown store just before the path starts)
4. Comfortable shoes
I read that the preferred route is doing the trail from South to North. We were staying near one of the wharfs and this way when we finished the trail we were back home. It's nice to get the public transit out of the way first thing rather than having to ride at the end of the day when you are very tired.
If you are not inclined to walking 16kms in one day, you could break it up and easily do it in 2 days. It's just great to be able to say you walked coast to coast in one day!
We took the train from Brittomart to Onehunga - it goes every half hour, so check the schedule and be sure to allow time to purchase your tickets. I think we paid $ 5.50 and the ride took about 30 mins. The train travels through an industrial area and there is not much to see but the beautiful wild flowers growing everywhere. When you leave the train you will see your first blue sign for the coast to coast trail. Turn right onto the street outside the train station -you are on Onehunga Mall road. There are lots of shops along the way, walk up to Princes Street and turn left.
Walk down to the water - this is a lagoon set up for Water sports. The Countdown store will be on your right before you get to the water. We bought some really great scones at a little bakery next door to the Countdown supermarket too. There is also a public library on the left - in case you need to look something up or want to get something printed.
Once by the water, look for Norman Hill road and start hiking up the hill! You are on your way. At first, you are just walking through neighbourhoods and will go through what appears to be a very old park - the gates are impressive!
After a while you will get to One Tree Hill, followed by Cornwall Park and Alexandra Park. Watch out for the poop on the path as there is livestock (cows and sheep) in the park. The Path does not take you to the top of One Tree Hill and if you are feeling super energetic, you can divert your path to include a visit to the peak.
As you hike this area, you will notice two nearby volcanic cones - Mount Hobson and Mount St John. As we were crossing through University grounds in Epsom, we came by a little cafetaria called Quad and stopped in for a quick lunch consisting of a panini - there was not much in the area in terms of restaurants.
Next you will hike to the top of Mount Eden. This is a must and you will be amazed by the 360 degree views of the city and the 50 metre deep crater on top of Mount Eden.
After Mount Eden you will work your way to the Winter Gardens, the University with its beautiful clocktower and Albert Park before getting back into the downtown area.
After this walk, you will certainly have a greater appreciation for Auckland's beautiful green space. We started at 11:30 am and took our time - it was around 4pm when we finished downtown.
Written 28 November 2018
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rentaquote
Chiswick, UK4,710 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
The path shows off Auckland's spectacular volcanic topography and takes you through some pleasant green spaces where most tourists never venture.
You'll need to print a trail map from the Auckland Council website or get one from tourist information because the waymarking is patchy.
To avoid an anticlimactic ending, do the walk from south to north. To get to the southern end of the walkway by public transport, catch a train from Britomart to Onehunga, then take bus 309 from Onehunga Transport Centre to the stop at 11 Church Street (stop ID 8737) by Coster Motors.
The walk starts, rather unpromisingly, by the toilets in Onehunga Bay Reserve. But you're soon climbing through leafy streets and discovering little-known Jellicoe Park. Then it's on through another swathe of suburbia past the Royal Oak roundabout and up to One Tree Hill, one of Auckland's spectacular former volcanos.
From the top of One Tree Hill we found a useful short cut down to the Cornwall Park restaurant which avoids retracing your steps back to Olive Grove. The path, which is shown when you're fully zoomed in on Google Maps, starts at a gate beside the summit loop. It snakes its way steeply downwards keeping mainly due north to rejoin the road by the stone gateway and cattle grid at the southern end of Cornwall Park.
Like Jellicoe Park, Cornwall Park is another of those attractive green spaces that most overseas visitors wouldn't otherwise discover. It's a navigational challenge threading your way through the Auckland College of Education and Auckland Uni Epsom campus before slogging up Mount Eden, probably the most spectacular point on the walk, with its volcano crater framing the view of the city skyline.
The Domain is your next park (don't miss the Wintergardens Cafe) before you're into the city centre. It's a mystery why the trail doesn't go into Albert Park. Do take a small detour to see it.
You'll need to print a trail map from the Auckland Council website or get one from tourist information because the waymarking is patchy.
To avoid an anticlimactic ending, do the walk from south to north. To get to the southern end of the walkway by public transport, catch a train from Britomart to Onehunga, then take bus 309 from Onehunga Transport Centre to the stop at 11 Church Street (stop ID 8737) by Coster Motors.
The walk starts, rather unpromisingly, by the toilets in Onehunga Bay Reserve. But you're soon climbing through leafy streets and discovering little-known Jellicoe Park. Then it's on through another swathe of suburbia past the Royal Oak roundabout and up to One Tree Hill, one of Auckland's spectacular former volcanos.
From the top of One Tree Hill we found a useful short cut down to the Cornwall Park restaurant which avoids retracing your steps back to Olive Grove. The path, which is shown when you're fully zoomed in on Google Maps, starts at a gate beside the summit loop. It snakes its way steeply downwards keeping mainly due north to rejoin the road by the stone gateway and cattle grid at the southern end of Cornwall Park.
Like Jellicoe Park, Cornwall Park is another of those attractive green spaces that most overseas visitors wouldn't otherwise discover. It's a navigational challenge threading your way through the Auckland College of Education and Auckland Uni Epsom campus before slogging up Mount Eden, probably the most spectacular point on the walk, with its volcano crater framing the view of the city skyline.
The Domain is your next park (don't miss the Wintergardens Cafe) before you're into the city centre. It's a mystery why the trail doesn't go into Albert Park. Do take a small detour to see it.
Written 21 March 2018
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Robert
Leura, Australia70 contributions
May 2012
I do this walk every month or so when I want to just walk out my front door and get going (I live in Devonport). It's a great way to get to know Auckland, walking through parks and neighbourhoods and getting great views from the more elevated points. The official start is at the entrance to the Viaduct where it's easy to pop in the i-Site and pick up a map. The trail's very well-marked, but not perfect, so the map helps. I make it to Onehunga in a bit over three hours and then take the bus back (stop in Britomart Transport Ctr for bus info).
Written 12 August 2012
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Jubesss
Cairns Region, Australia95 contributions
Aug 2012 • Solo
If you love walking through a city this walk is for you! There are some nice spots along the way but the one thing I'd really recommend is getting a good street map before you go cos the directional arrows are very misleading and I'm sure this walk took me twice as long as I kept getting lost.
Written 27 August 2012
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peter_a60878
Seattle, WA30 contributions
Oct 2014 • Solo
The signage is the pits. So you know, when walking from the city the signs are orange with a white arrow in the center, light blue with a white arrow walking back from Onehunga to Auckland. Some of the signs are a halfway decent sized square but some are a pretty small circle. But the biggest problem is they're not as often as they should be.
Starting in downtown Auckland, walking down Custom Street it veers left and becomes Beach Road. So, walk along Custom Street on the right hand side of the road and where it veers left (Beach Road) stay to the right and go up the short, little hill which is Emily Place. Turns right in to Princes Street. Princes Street becomes stairs through a little park commemorating the first church of some kind and again becomes Princes Street on the other side. Now you're walking through the Auckland University district. Walk on the left side of the street and not long after the clock tower and original government buildings you'll come across a sign pointing left which takes you down and across the freeway and into the Auckland Domain. I crossed the freeway, there was a sign pointing up the Centennial (?) walkway. Good luck after that. The signs are there but not intuitive. The walk is well worth the effort.
Starting in downtown Auckland, walking down Custom Street it veers left and becomes Beach Road. So, walk along Custom Street on the right hand side of the road and where it veers left (Beach Road) stay to the right and go up the short, little hill which is Emily Place. Turns right in to Princes Street. Princes Street becomes stairs through a little park commemorating the first church of some kind and again becomes Princes Street on the other side. Now you're walking through the Auckland University district. Walk on the left side of the street and not long after the clock tower and original government buildings you'll come across a sign pointing left which takes you down and across the freeway and into the Auckland Domain. I crossed the freeway, there was a sign pointing up the Centennial (?) walkway. Good luck after that. The signs are there but not intuitive. The walk is well worth the effort.
Written 19 October 2014
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Alison M
Maryland658 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
Landed in Auckland in the early morning after a >15 hour flight from the east coast of US. My husband and I had decided we would attempt the coast-to-coast walk if we were feeling halfway decent. After checking into the hotel we had a leisurely breakfast and then started for the coast. This was the best decision we could have made! Auckland is just starting its winter in June and the fall leaves and crisp air was exactly what I needed to recharge while enjoying some of the best natural sights this most populous New Zealand city has to offer. You'll pass over volcanic cones, walk through beautiful parks and gardens, see interesting urban spaces, and at the end of the 16km walk you can look forward to catching the bus back to your starting point. Keep an eye out for the signs along the way - especially at the football pitch where they weren't obvious and you can get off the path.
Written 29 July 2014
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Can you do this walk with a baby in a pram?? Thanks!
Written 2 September 2018
I would say not!! Sure, there’s well made paths, roads & long straight sections. But sometimes theses are interspersed with stones, steps & lots of cow pats & fences to climb. All in one day!!Maybe a baby back pack for a day or 2? Or...Maybe just stick to day trips for now? Definitely put in on your bucket list!!
Written 2 September 2018
Hi! Is it possible to cover the trail with a bicycle?
Written 18 March 2018
Yes, you can do the trail on a bicycle. There is a separate bike trail mapped for coast to coast journey on the Explore Central Auckland map. You can also do all or part of the route as the trail goes through the city, just check the map, e.g., you can just go to Mount Eden.
Written 18 March 2018
Planning to do this walk in April on our next trip to NZ.
Is this walk suitable for a buggy? it is a all terrain 3 wheeler.
Thanks.
Written 19 January 2018
You can easily do the majority of the coast to coast walk with a buggy as you go on sidewalks; however, when you get to Mt. Eden, it is a single, maybe double-track, dirt path. But there are different ways to get to Mt. Eden,as tour buses go there too, and just take an alternate route. The trail is marked on the Explore Central Auckland map that you can get at the tourist info centers. Bring the map with you so you can determine another route if you cannot use your buggy on the route. If you do a Google search you can find info about the coast to coast walk and a map.
Written 20 January 2018
No, you don't need to book. It is something you can do on your own, as it is a walk across the city and some parks. However, try to find a decent map, as the signs are lacking and you can add a lot of mileage if you get lost, as we did. Someone told us that many signs had been taken down in places when the roads were re-done but they were not replaced. Maybe they are now, but make sure.
Written 23 February 2016
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