Last updated October 2026
Te Ara ki Uta ki Tai, the Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path, is a walking and cycling route built by Auckland Transport from Merton Road near Glen Innes Station.
AT says 6 km is complete, from Glen Innes to Ōrākei Basin, on a 4 m wide path separated from road traffic, with lighting and CCTV. The link on to Tāmaki Drive is not open, so ride it from Glen Innes to Ōrākei Basin.
Practical Information
- Start
- Merton Road, near Glen Innes Station
- End
- Ōrākei Basin
- Length
- 6 km completed, Glen Innes to Ōrākei Basin
- Width
- 4 m
- Setting
- Shared path separated from road traffic, with a boardwalk at Ōrākei Basin
- Lighting
- Lighting and CCTV on the completed path
- Managed by
- Auckland Council (AT’s project page says it is now managed by Auckland Council and its information will move to the council website)
- Status
- Check Auckland Transport’s Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path page for current closures before you ride
About Te Ara ki Uta ki Tai
The path has been built in sections, starting at the Glen Innes end. The first runs from Merton Road to St Johns Road, and the second, 2.65 km from St Johns Road to Ōrākei Basin, was completed in May 2022. Together they make up the 6 km you can use now.
It is built for everyday travel as much as for weekend rides: wide, kept apart from road traffic, and fitted with lighting and CCTV so it can be used for longer hours. People on foot and on bikes share it, so expect walkers and ride to the conditions.
Further work is planned to take the path from Ōrākei Basin to Tāmaki Drive; AT’s project page has the details.
Sections of the Path
Merton Road to St Johns Road
The first section, completed, starting at Merton Road near Glen Innes Station.
St Johns Road to Ōrākei Basin
A 2.65 km section, completed in May 2022, which brings the path to Ōrākei Basin.
Ōrākei Basin boardwalk
AT lists the basin boardwalk as its own section.
Riding the Path
Ride it from Merton Road at Glen Innes to Ōrākei Basin and back. Check AT’s project page for closures before you set out.
Where to Learn More
Auckland Transport: Glen Innes to Tāmaki Drive Shared Path: project updates, section status and closures.
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited: Explore Auckland on two wheels: the regional guide to other cycle tracks and trails around Auckland.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Te Ara ki Uta ki Tai?
AT says 6 km is complete, from Glen Innes to Ōrākei Basin.
Where does it start?
At Merton Road, near Glen Innes Station.
Where does the completed path finish?
At Ōrākei Basin. The link on to Tāmaki Drive is not open.
Is the path separated from traffic?
Yes. AT describes a 4 m wide path separated from road traffic.
Is it lit at night?
Yes, AT says the path has lighting and CCTV.
Is there a boardwalk?
Yes. AT lists the Ōrākei Basin boardwalk as one of the path’s sections.
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