Shakespear

Heritage Trail

Walking track

A fascinating walk with interpretive panels that begins at the Waterfall Gully car park and takes in historic sites, a WWII gun emplacement, native forest, farmland, spectacular views over Auckland, and a wetland.

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:

4.0 km

Time:

2.0 hours

Wheelchair access:

No

Pram access:

No

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.