Coronation Reserve Short Loop

Track is gravel with stairs.

Starting at Kauika Road West, the path crosses over the footbridge into the reserve and onto the beginning of the Frank Holman Memorial Track. It turns left, following the edge of the reserve before heading up the hill. The track is not surfaced and is quite steep so it can be slippery after heavy rain. The track passes an impressive stand of mature native trees on the way to the summit. From here there is an option to turn right to complete a circular walk via the Kauika Road link.

The main track continues up to a high ridge, passing by one of the pā sites. Follow the orange waymarks as the woodland rides open onto the adjacent private property. Where the track becomes surfaced, the Selwyn Avenue link is sign posted off to the right. Take this tun to exit at Quarry Arts centre, then walk along road back to Kauika Road. Alternatively, continue straight to exit at Russell Road. The Coronation Reserve has plenty of opportunities for long or short runs, linking with the Quarry Gardens, Whau Valley Dam and Pukenui Forest tracks.