Cycling time 40 mins
Distance 4 km
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - Path starts at the stunning pavilion at the main carpark (past the playground).
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path – There are options for riders of all abilities.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - Path starts here.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path – Look for the orange signs
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - First part of the path is a nice downhill.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - Picturesque views of the upper harbour.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - Phil Bonham’s “Seat of Life” sculpture.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - Path winds through open landscape.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path – At the headland, walk out to the point to get amazing views.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - Typical section of the path.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - There is a short hill section.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - Looping past the car park take the path on the left.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - Shortly after there is another downhill section.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - At the junction take the path hard left.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - Path winds around through fields.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - Take the path across a short narrower period over a small stream.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - A slight slope back to the car park.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - Take care crossing the bridle (horse) paths.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path - Last part of the path is short.
Sanders Reserve Recreation Path – Connecting back to the car park.
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Starts at 180-186 Sanders Road, Paremoremo
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Escape the city and enjoy a mountain bike ride through Sanders Reserve.
This route is suitable for confident riders with a bike that can handle some bumpy terrain. There may be some wet or slightly middy areas.
Start your ride by the main car park and follow the orange markers for the Recreation Path. The gravel path winds around the landscape with great views of the upper Waitematā Harbour.
The path crosses the bridle trail at a few points - look out for horses and riders.
Sanders Reserve has mature and regenerating coastal forest and native bird habitat on the water's edge. The park's farming history can be seen in the grassy former pasture areas and exotic trees planted by the Sanders family.
Sanders Reserve includes a more than 22km of mountain and bridle paths, so be sure to follow the path markers or the online map to stay on the right route. As you master this route, you can move onto one of the more challenging routes in Sanders Reserve. There are eight tracks to explore, with varying distances and ability levels.
Walking 10 mins
Distance 750 m
Walking 60 mins
Cycling 30 mins
Distance 5 km
Cycling 40 mins
Distance 5.5 km
Paremoremo
Large multi-use park with a playground, toilets and changing rooms, car park, bmx and walking tracks, horse-riding areas, picnic tables and seating, drinking fountains and barbecues.
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