Auckland · Hiking

Island Bay Walkway

0.7 mi
round trip: 410 ft
climb: 395 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Island Bay Walkway is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand. It runs between about 80 ft and 400 ft above sea level, with roughly 360 ft of climbing one way. Dogs are not allowed. The nearest town is Tryphena, about 2.7 miles south of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ruahine and Windy Hill. For camping, Medlands Beach Campsite is within about 6 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

Nearby · Waiau Kauri Grove Track · Te Ara Hura · Leigh Harbour Walkway

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Medlands Beach Campsite

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Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Island Bay Walkway for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.