Walking time 20 mins
Walking steps 910 steps
Distance 700 m
Murvale Path - Murvale Drive path start (alternative start).
Murvale Path - Path weaves through a mixture of native and exotic trees.
Murvale Path - The path does include some steps.
Murvale Path - Seating along the path.
Murvale Path - Walk beneath the canopy of huge trees.
Murvale Path - Typical section of the path.
Murvale Path - There are a few stairs at the Bleakhouse Road end.
Murvale Path - Bleakhouse Road start.
Murvale Path - Lookout views to Rangitoto.
Murvale Path - Open reserve areas great for dogs.
Murvale Path - Connection back to Murvale Drive.
Murvale Path - Established native and exotic trees.
Murvale Path - Bridge back to the main path.
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Starts at 86 Bleakhouse Road, Bucklands Beach
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This short, scenic bushwalk in Eastern Beach will get you away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Start the path at either the Bleakhouse Road or Murvale Drive entrance. The path weaves through a mix of native and exotic trees in Murvale Reserve. There are open reserve areas including off-leash areas for dogs.
The track is mostly gravel and steps, some carrying will be required if you bring a pram. There are seats along the way to pause and enjoy the quiet surroundings.
Admire the expansive views out to the Waitematā Harbour and Hauraki Gulf. From the lookout you can see glimpses to Rangitoto Island and the Sky Tower on a clear day.
Murvale Reserve has rich Māori and European history, dating back hundreds of years. An infestation of Dutch Elm disease in 2002 resulted in a significant loss of tree cover in the reserve, which is now being addressed with replanting of mainly native species in the gully and stream areas.
Walking 25 mins
Cycling 10 mins
Distance 1.5 km
Walking 10 mins
Distance 750 m
Walking 30 mins
Distance 2 km
Bucklands Beach
A large bush covered reserve with some seating along the network of paths through the bush.
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