Franklin Walks: Karaka Path

Looking for an easy walk with or without kids?

Try Karaka Path. This is a lovely scenic walk or cycle along the Pahurehure Inlet and the residential Karaka Harbourside area.

The wide concrete shared path is great for pushchairs and bikes. The path is mostly flat, with a couple of ‘ups and downs’ along the waterfront, which will get your legs pumping. Other than a few road crossings, the route is all off-road on a shared path.

There’s seating along the way to pause and enjoy the great views over the Manukau Harbour.

The walk also takes you past the bridge to Pararekau Island.

Kids will have a blast climbing, sliding and swinging at the playground in Kaakaho/Milano Reserve. The path passes the playground twice, so there are opportunities to play on your way there and back.

Start anywhere along the loop. You can also reach the path starting at Pescara Point by walking or cycling along the shared path – cross at the signals.

This walk is wheelchair accessible, buggy or pushchair friendly.