- Distance
- 5.1km
- Elevation
- +20m
- Difficulty
- Gentle
- Best season
- Oct — Apr
- Soul quality
- Water9.2
Boardwalk with sections of compacted sand
IArrivalAuckland · Dawn
IIThe path5.1 km · Gentle
Xymove · rendering the line
Xymove Map
5.1 km loop
Live · pinch, drag, zoom-36.848, 174.810
Measuring the drawn line…
Elevation · +20 mOpen in OSM
+20 m gainPeak 20 m · 5.1 km
Elevation profile: total gain 20 metres, peak 20 m above start, low 0 m.Snapped to real footpaths · Garmin · Strava · Komoot · Coros · Apple Watch
IIIPresenceWhat this loop asks of you, and gives back.
Rangitoto island framing the horizon.
Tempo engine · Flowing
Nasal breath4:56–5:28 /km
Ride the line. If effort spikes, ease back into the rhythm — don't push through.
No stairs, no stiles. Continuous smooth surface, curb cuts throughout, gentle gradients under 3%.
Wheelchair Stroller Step-free
- WaterPublic fountain at each major square · cafés happy to refill
- BenchesBenches at every square and along the waterfront
- ToiletsPublic toilets at start/end · park pavilion mid-way
- ShadePartial tree shade · carry a cap for high sun
- Rest pointsCafé terraces and square benches — plenty of civilised places to stop
Because moving beside water borrows its willingness — the current does part of the settling for you.