The Southern Path (Māori: Ara Tonga) is a 4.5 km off-road shared path linking Takanini and Papakura.[1] The route runs along State Highway 1.[2] It opened in 2021 and was built part of the Southern Corridor Improvements project.[3]

Southern Path
The Southern Path at Pahurehure Inlet, South Auckland
Length4.5 kilometres (2.8 mi)
LocationAuckland, New Zealand
Established2021
TrailheadsGreat South Road, Takanini (north) to Hingaia Road, Karaka (south)
UseCycling, pedestrian
DifficultyEasy
SeasonAll seasons
SurfaceConcrete
Trail map
Map
Route of the Southern Path

References

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  1. ^ "Newly opened Southern Path allows for picturesque harbour views, supports active travel modes". Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  2. ^ "Last piece of Auckland's SCI project finished". Contractor Mag. 2021-05-24. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  3. ^ "Active: Southern Path's picturesque harbour views". New Zealand Construction News. 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2022-09-22.

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