Auckland short Walk: Opanuku Stream - Henderson
The Henderson Opanuku Stream walk comes under Project Twin Streams. A great deal of progress has been made.
It is a very pleasant short walk among the native bush and trees - two giant kauris and many macrocarpa trees, and the sound of birds.
Project Twin Streams is a large-scale environmental restoration project. It is working to improve water quality in Waitakere streams by re-vegetating 56 kms of streambanks with native trees and shrubs, and purchasing properties within the flood plain for removal.
This stabilises the banks from erosion, creates a cool, shaded environment for ecology to thrive and filters toxins entering the streams.
Local residents are engaged in the project through partnering with local community organisations to deliver the planting program. To date, over 800,000 trees and shrubs have been planted since the project started in 2003.
Reference: www. projecttwinstreams.com/
Nearby Walks:
Whau River-New Lynn Walk Te Atatu Peninsula Moire Park
Description:
Mostly level paths. Suitable for users of average fitness and mobility. May require boots in wet weather, running shoes suitable in dry weather.
To see: Trees and fauna, stream, parks.
Time: approx. 75 minutes. (about 5.2 kms)
Parking: Opanuku Reserve off Henderson Valley Road Buses: Henderson Valley Road Trains: Henderson Station Cafes: Various in Henderson Township
Public toilets: Henderson Park
Children’s playgrounds: None
Dogs: On leash only
Picnic Sites: Seats in parks
Directions:
Start from Opanuku Reserve (Henderson Valley Road).
1. From the carpark, follow the walking track to the left <.
2. At Henderson Park follow the concrete path that runs beside the toilet block.
3. Turn left < along stream walking track.
4. Turn right > over the bridge, then turn left < onto the walking track (keep following the signs to Border Road).
5. At Shona Place keep following the walking track.
6. At end of track, turn left < onto Border Road.
7. Turn left < just after the road bridge, onto cycle way and follow the concrete path.
8. Turn left < at Keeling Road and rejoin the cycle path.
9. After the Carpark at Henderson Park, continue following the edge of the park towards the Corban Estate footbridge.
10. Follow the path around to the right > of the buildings.
11. Turn right > into great North Road.
12. Turn right > into Henderson Valley Road to return to Opanuku Reserve.