Centennial Park Bush Walk is in Campbells Bay of Auckland's North Shore, right next to the famous Pupuke golf club. There are a couple of tracks in this bush which are all loops - Walking Bus, Aberdeen, Mamaku, Kohekohe, Bayliss, Avenue, Tui, and Magnolia. Combined, they are 4km track length altogether, and it may take an hour or so to complete them all. It would be handy to have a park map with you so that you will not be on the same track over and over in circles!
Good shoes for this walk are essential, as some sections, particularly the Avenue of Remembrance, can be muddy and slippery after wet days. Depending on which direction you walk, there are uphills and downhills so be prepared. Dogs are allowed but must always be on a leash. There's a great lookout point with seating and views out to Campbells Bay and the Hauraki Gulf. Also, there are a couple of picnic benches in this park for you to have a relaxed...
Read moreThis is an amazing place given it's location and pristine bush which had been maintained here. The entry is via Morton Way off Beach Road or Rae Road. The walks in this park are well designed and maintained. Some portion of the walkway is adjacent to the Golf Course which offers some nice and curated green views. The walk across the thick bush is nice and interesting with a lot of varied terrain including stairs and bridges. The flora and fauna to be found here is also very nice. Just a couple of minutes into the park, one can easily forget that it is located in the busy suburban area. Highly recommended for a couple of hours walk and relaxing time...
Read moreThe bush/forest setting is amazing and one of the few places like this on the north shore. There are a variety of walkways through out the bush which is good for grtting expertise or dog walking.
The negative side is not maps of the bush walk at junctions. So unless you know where you are going, you can easy end up taking a longer route and having to backtrack and go another way. Even google maps does not show all of the walk ways
And lastly, when it is wet, some pathways can be muddy and slippery in areas. After all 10's of years little progress in putting gravel down and making the...
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