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Brook Homestead Walk
 ¾ hour / 1.5 km
Settlers Farm Track
1 hour / 3 km
Settlers Valley Walk
1 ½ hours / 3 km

Awhitu

Tracks

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Settlers Valley Walk
Walking track

Follow the yellow waymarkers and you will get to explore most of the park. This walk takes in the wetlands, the two white sandy beaches and climbs up to the viewpoint to take in stunning views of the Manukau Harbour. Take a walk down Settlers Valley, which was planted to celebrate the 150th anniversary of European settlement.

What to expect:

Walking tracks will:

  • have easy to moderate grades with drained surfaces, generally consisting of a compacted and drained surfaces.
  • be well sign-posted with directional signs at track entrances and junctions and have safety signs where required.

Walking tracks may:

  • have steps on excessively steep areas.
  • have timber boardwalks and bridges over permanent wet areas and waterways.
  • have seats and maintained views at areas of interest.
  • Walking tracks should be suitable for people with reasonable fitness levels.

Distance:
3.0 km
Time:
1.5 hours
Wheelchair access:
No
Pram access:
Yes - Awhitu is largely pram friendly. Walks may be challenging in places and are dependant on conditions.

Before you go:
Please read our advice for planning and enjoying your time in regional parks.

Security:
Theft from vehicles is not common but unfortunately can happen. You should take the same reasonable precautions you take when parking at other locations and remember to lock your vehicle and take your valuables with you.

Park opening hours:

Summer:
Open 24 hours
Winter:
Open 24 hours

Weekend opening hours:

Summer:
Open 24 hours
Winter:
Open 24 hours

Public holiday opening hours:

Summer:
Open 24 hours
Winter:
Open 24 hours

How to get to Awhitu

Take State Highway 1 south, turn off at Drury and follow the signs to Waiuku. From Waiuku drive up the Awhitu Peninsula through Matakawau. About 2km past Matakawau turn right down Brook Rd into the park.

Distance from Auckland CBD: 90 km

  
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