Mangemangeroa is a magnificent landscape of farmland, costal native bush, and stunning estuary views and one of East Auckland’s hidden gems. This area is of significant scenic, environmental, and cultural value.
The walk starts from Hayley Lane where we will follow the steps down to the track heading to Sommerville Barn for morning tea then onwards to Shelly Beach Park Reserve following the Mangemangeroa stream. As it will be a low tide we can head around to Cockle Bay Reserve for lunch via the coast. This path. Along the track, the native bush is varied and includes a large stand of mature coastal broadleaf forest that extends down to the edge of the Mangemangeroa Creek . You will also find Kowhai, Nikau Palms , Large Kahikatea, Taraire , Karaka, Puriri and Kohekohe Trees.
Time / Distances ( one way )
- Hayley Lane to Sommerville Barn Hut – 30 -45 mins/ 1.8km
- Sommerville Barn to Shelly Park Beach – 30 – 45 mins / 2.5 kms
- Shelly Park Beach to Cockle Bay – 30-45 mins / 1 km
Note: No meeting at Glen Eden. Instead meet at Angelina’s house at 8:30am at 115 Lynbrooke Avenue Blockhouse Bay o0r meet at 9:30am in Hayley Lane public car park at 38 Hayley Lane, East Tamaki Heights .
Note : Hayley Lane car park (max 8 cars) is located by the top entrance of Hayley Lane. If there is not enough parking for everyone park at Mangemangeroa Car Park & call leader for a lift. Hayley Lane is quite steep! We will need to walk from the car park down to the entrance of the track.
Approx time – 4 -5 hrs ( return)
