Highbrook Park Loop

If you have been out to Highbrook Business Park in South Auckland, you may have noticed a walkway along the waters edge to the north. This has intrigued my friend and I for some time, so today we set out to explore and work out a way to include it an interesting circular walk.

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Mission accomplished and rewarded with a delicious iced coffee at Highbrook Park’s Olea Cafe!

Quick facts about this walk

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According to “Volcanoes of Auckland, the Essential Guide” Highbrook was developed as a racehorse stud farm before being converted into a business park. The explosion crater’s name is Pukewairiki which means “the hill with the associated small lagoon”. The crater floor is now salt marsh and mangrove forest.

The pathway along Highbrook Park is safe for family cycling. This walk does not include a playground and would be suited for older children. Look out for the pohutukawa blossoms early summer. An off-leash dog exercise area is on the Otara Creek (south) side of this walk.

Map location and how to find Highbrook Park Loop

Photos from my walk along the Highbrook Park Loop

More of my walks near East Tamaki in South Auckland

Helen Wenley

This project began in 2011. My friend Grace was the walk creator – with her knowledge of Auckland, she could “see” circular routes, and then it was up to me to map out, photograph, research and document the routes. At first, I relied upon my voice recorder and Google maps but then with the advancement of technology, the smart phone became a best friend and I was able to track our route. The best fun was when we were both pleasantly surprised by what there was to see. Beautiful wetlands, views and bush kept us inspired to explore more.