Māori called this once pure stream Waitītiko, "the waters of the periwinkle”, but since colonial days storm-water overflows have polluted her pristine waters. This is the second of two guided walks following the course of Waitītiko from Ōwairaka / Mt Albert to Te Tokoroa Meola Reef. During these walks we'll unpack the creek's history and look to ongoing and future restoration work.

Waitītiko-Meola Creek has a large urban catchment, the stream often submerged in culverts or confined to channels. Waitītiko flows into the Waitematā Harbour, then the Hauraki Gulf, ultimately connecting to the Pacific Ocean. In this time of environmental degradation, we recognise that Waitītiko, like thousands of other waterways, links with the Pacific and beyond. Whether this connection worsens or improves the world's oceans depends on us.

Getting there numerous buses run along Gt North Rd. Use AT Journey Planner to navigate to Stop 8124 or Stop 8125. There is bike parking at Waiōrea CRC. There is free parking beside Western Springs Garden Community Hall, 956 Gt North Rd.

Getting back plan your journey home from Te Tokaroa / Meola Reef, Rocket Park (Stop 1056). The walk back to Waiōrea CRC is 1.6km. We plan to have free vehicle shuttle available.

Bring dress for the weather including strong footwear. The walk is about 3km long, sometimes on rough ground, and you may need to walk back to your starting point.