Best nature spots in Auckland to explore on a long weekend nzherald.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from nzherald.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
GO NZ: Waterfalls, canyons and cliffs: Auckland s hidden secrets are waiting to be discovered
30 Jan, 2021 11:08 PM
5 minutes to read
Walk the clifftops along Te Henga, West Auckland. Photo / Supplied
Maggie Wicks
Auckland: it s a jungle out there. One of wildflowers, cascading waterfalls, historic tombstones, volcanic trails, and adrenalin-loaded adventure. The nation s largest city has a natural wild side just waiting to be explored.
Read More
The urban waterfall
A six-metre-high waterfall, cascading into a pool of water surrounded by gently sloping grass and bush paths - this is Te Auaunga, Oakley Creek, and its impressive waterfall. Nestled in the greenways between Waterview and Mt Albert, this hidden oasis of green is a secret spot frequented by runners, wanderers, dog walkers, and students taking a shortcut from Unitec each day.