Free self-guided walk · Auckland

Waterfront and Viaduct Harbour

A free self-guided walk along Auckland's waterfront, from the Ferry Building past the Viaduct Harbour to Wynyard Quarter and the Silo Park.

Distance
1.9 km
Walking time
25 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk follows the redeveloped waterfront west from the ferry terminal.

Take a ferry to Devonport afterwards for views back to the city.

  • Terrain: Flat and paved.
  • Best time: Late afternoon into evening.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Auckland Ferry Building

    Start at the historic ferry terminal.

  2. Viaduct Harbour

    The marina of restaurants and bars.

  3. Wynyard Crossing

    A lifting bridge for pedestrians.

  4. North Wharf

    Old wharf buildings turned restaurants.

  5. Silo Park

    Finish among the old silos.

Tips

  • The Sky Tower is a few minutes' walk inland.
  • Silo Park has summer markets and films.
  • Weather changes fast; carry a layer.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.