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Location & access
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route. Check the official route directions before travel.
Official location informationLocation source
DOC track reference point, not a verified trailhead, entrance or the whole route.
Reference point: -36.77454, 174.98749. WGS84 coordinates retained at the official service's returned precision; decimal resolution is not survey accuracy. Source positional accuracy is not specified.
DOC Maps walking and tramping reference point (WGS84), exact official-page GUID / Department of Conservation. Checked 2026-10-12.
Key facts
- Distance
- Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
- Walking time
- 55 min
- Track grade
- Advanced
- Location
- Waiheke Island
- Dog access
- No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Checked against official sources on 8 October 2026. Rules and conditions are set by Department of Conservation — confirm with them before you go.
Route overview
This coastal walk takes you through the Matietie Historic Reserve.
This DOC directory entry covers Matietie Walk in Auckland, within Waiheke Island. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.
Distance, time and grade
- Distance: Not confirmed on the checked DOC page; see individual route sections
- Walking time: 55 min
- DOC grade: Advanced
Access and alerts
Source checked 2026-10-08. This page is a dated snapshot, not a live track-status report. Check current DOC route information immediately before travelling. An absence of listed alerts does not establish that a route is open.
Dog access
No dogs. Other pets on conservation land rules.
Description
This coastal walk through the Matietie Historic Reserve starts near the Matiatia Wharf and links with other signposted public walks.
The first section of the track is only accessible 1 hour either side of low tide. Further along there is a slip on the track. Negotiate with care. The track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections, and is suitable for people with average fitness. The track has markers and poles. Tramping/hiking boots are required.
Getting there
The Matietie walk starts at the Matiatia Wharf where the passenger ferry berths.
Know before you go
Be prepared for a track diversion and be aware of possible rock fall
There is a small slip on the track and there is a diversion in place. Take care when passing below cliffs on this track. Rockfalls can occur at any time.
Sources and reuse
Route descriptions and practical information reproduced from the Department of Conservation, Crown copyright, under CC BY 4.0, subject to DOC's copyright policy. Formatting has been adapted, including flattening page sections; follow the original DOC page for maps, section-specific layout, current notices and linked documents. Outdoor Next is independent and is not endorsed by DOC.
The accompanying photograph is a licensed general hiking illustration, not a photograph of this route.
