Where to Ride in Auckland

Auckland has a growing network of bike paths for commuting and leisure. Check out the new route in Mangere, which connects Māngere Bridge Village to the Airport. Popular routes include Te Ara I Whiti – the Lightpath, the City Centre Loop, the Devonport to Takapuna path, and the busy Northwestern Cycleway, which connects the city centre to suburbs like Kingsland, Mt Albert, and Te Atatū. Want to find great routes near you? Use Auckland Transport’s cycle maps to explore your local area or you can plan your next trip on the AT Mobile App - simply toggle to the cycle/walk Icon under your destination.

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Local rides for new cyclists:

1. Waterview Path & Te Auaunga / Oakley Creek

This wide, sealed path follows the Oakley Creek and offers a gentle ride with scenic views, playgrounds, and colourful bridges. It connects easily to the Northwestern Cycleway, giving you the option to extend your ride on a flat, protected route all the way to Great North Road. It’s great for building confidence and enjoying nature close to the city.

2. Ambury Regional Park & Māngere Foreshore Path

Start at Kiwi Esplanade Reserve near the new Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge and ride along the waterfront to Ambury Farm. The path is flat and scenic, with views of the Manukau Harbour, farm animals, and picnic spots. You can also detour to the Māngere Lagoon Path for a short loop. It’s peaceful, accessible, and perfect for a relaxed weekend ride.

Links to more rides:

Waterview Path – bike paths in Auckland

Māngere Foreshore Path – south Auckland walks

Other rides - The best family-friendly bike rides in Auckland - OurAuckland

Local bike share/rental:

In Auckland, Flamingo and Lime operate dock-less, app-based e-bike and e-scooter share schemes—just download the app, unlock a device, and ride; helmets are required to use the devices, and users must park responsibly without blocking footpaths.

I already cycle:

Looking for a longer ride? Try the Mission Bay to Wynyard Quarter Path, an iconic ride along Auckland’s waterfront. The whole route is off-road and beside the water of the Waitemata harbour with views to Rangitoto. Combine this with the City Centre Loop or the Newmarket to Ferry Terminal Path for a longer ride – the Newmarket to Ferry Terminal Path could be a good challenge if you are an experienced rider as it has a mix of cycle lanes, park paths and on-road cycling and the hill up to Pukekawa / Auckland Domain is quite a challenge.

Newmarket to Ferry Terminal Path - Domain Drive (Photo credit: Auckland Council).

Wanting to progress your riding skills or try a guided ride? Check out Auckland Transport's free Adult bike courses.

If you are particularly experienced and want something even more challenging, try Bike Auckland’s crowd-sourced Discovery Map, which includes pump tracks, mountain bike parks too. Discovery Map - Bike Auckland.

For Information on the Mission Bay to Wynyard Quarter Path:  Mission Bay to Wynyard Quarter Path – Auckland cycleways

For more information on the Newmarket to Ferry Terminal Path: Newmarket to Ferry Terminal Path – Auckland cycleways

Where to get more information:

Check out recommended cycle routes on the AT website or use the AT cycle maps to plan your own journey! Biking & walking paths in Auckland You can also check out Auckland Council's website for information other local places to ride. AKL Paths Get personal advice and connect with other riders in your community at one of our local Bike hubs