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Key facts
- Distance
- 1.2 km to cliff viewpoint, 1.8 km to Tirikohua Point one way
- Walking time
- 45 min to cliff viewpoint, 65 min to Tirikohua Point
- Track grade
- Intermediate
- Location
- Muriwai and Te Henga area
- 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
A short walk just south of Muriwai Beach to a cliff top viewing point with stunning views of Auckland's wild west coast.
This DOC directory entry covers Te Henga Walkway in Auckland, within Muriwai and Te Henga area. Where DOC groups several walks, times and grades refer to the listed options rather than a single continuous itinerary.
Distance, time and grade
- Distance: 1.2 km to cliff viewpoint, 1.8 km to Tirikohua Point one way
- Walking time: 45 min to cliff viewpoint, 65 min to Tirikohua Point
- DOC grade: Intermediate
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
The track descends down steep steps from Constable Road then follows a farm valley to a natural viewpoint on the coast. The viewpoint offers superb views of the coastline northwards to Muriwai Beach and south toward Bethells Beach. The track continues on along the clifftop to Tirikohua Point.
Te Henga Walkway can no longer be walked in its entirety. The section from Tirikohua Point south to Bethells Beach is closed and inaccessible as major sections of the cliffs collapsed. Several large landslides occurred destroying large lengths of track during the severe weather in early 2023.
Care is needed on this track, which becomes slippery after periods of rain and is uneven and muddy in places.
Getting there
The entrance to Te Henga Walkway is from Constable Rd, off Oaia Rd, Muriwai. The northern entrance is 46 km from downtown Auckland.
Know before you go
No dogs or other pets allowed. No cycling on the track.
The track crosses private land. Keep to the track and be careful around stock.
Be aware of dangers on the tracks and surrounding areas including clifftops.
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.
