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Milford Beach to Takapuna Beach

Location

Parking is available near the Takapuna boat ramp or at the end of Muritai Road near Milford Beach.

Description

Terrain includes roads, a paved promenade, beach and some lava rocks. Part of the walk follows the coastline and is only possible at low tide.

We recommend the walk be undertaken at low tide when the fossil forest is most visible and the foreshore more accessible.

You can walk all the way along the beach and rocks from the northern end of Milford Beach to the southern end of Takapuna Beach. Between Milford Beach and Takapuna Beach the route follows the North Shore City heritage trail Takapuna – Milford Walk and crosses private property thanks to the owners’ goodwill. Please respect the environment and the privacy of local residents, and do not trespass on private property outside the described route. The pathway in this area is not properly constructed so please take care. Neither North Shore City Council, Te Araroa Trust, nor the private property owners accept any responsibility for any loss, damage or injury to you or your property arising from your use of this walkway.

The walk guides you past historic interest points, known locally as Takapuna’s ‘Golden Mile.’ Expensive development has happened along this stretch over recent decades, but much of its historic architecture, flora and geology has been preserved and makes for a fascinating landscape.

Start at the Takapuna boat ramp on The Promenade.

For a more detailed description of the history refer to Nscc.govt.nz/PDFs/takapuna_milford_walk.pdf

Duration

2.0 hours

Amenities

• Historical
• Plant Life

Source

North Shore City Council

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