Kamo Shared Path is a 6.5km off-road cycling and walking route that connects the northern suburb of Kamo to Whangārei’s city centre along the alignment of a former rail corridor. The path draws over 600 users a day — a mix of school kids on bikes, commuters, parents with prams, and people out for a morning walk. It runs flat and car-free the entire way, which makes it accessible to nearly anyone regardless of age or fitness level. Built as part of Whangārei’s Urban Cycleways Programme, it has become one of the city’s most-used pieces of active transport infrastructure.
Practical Information
| Distance | 6.5km one way |
| Grade | Easy (Grade 1) |
| Surface | Smooth concrete slabs and tarseal for most of the route; short section of softer red material near the south end |
| Open | Year-round, all hours |
| Facilities | Toilets and playgrounds en route; connects to Kensington Park |
| Suitable for | Bikes, adaptive bikes, scooters, prams, wheelchairs |
| Access | Multiple entry points along the route; main access at Kamo end and near the CBD |
About the Kamo Shared Path
The path follows the route of a former railway line that once ran north through the city, which gives it a long, straight alignment and a consistently flat gradient — ideal for cycling and walking. The surface is smooth for the vast majority of the route, with concrete slabs and tarseal making up most of it, and a short stretch of softer red material near the southern end. It is entirely off-road and separated from traffic throughout.
Running from the Kamo suburbs south to the city centre, the path passes sports grounds, schools, and playgrounds along the way. One section crosses a former rail bridge that was repurposed as part of the project. At the southern end, the path connects into the wider Whangārei cycleway network, including links to Kensington Park and through to the Hātea Loop at the Town Basin.
The uptake has been significant. The path is consistently busy across most hours of the day, and its appeal is broad — it works equally well as a practical commute route and a recreational outing. The flat, traffic-free design makes it one of the most family-friendly cycling routes in the district.
What Visitors Say
“Cycling the shared path is so much more relaxing than on the road. There are good open stretches, gently downhill, where you can coast with your hands off the handlebars.”
Where to Learn More
Whangarei District Council — Kamo Shared Path
Official route information, maps, and project background from the WDC.
Trailforks — Kamo Shared Path
Trail data, user ratings, and a route map for the Kamo Shared Path.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the Kamo Shared Path?
The path is 6.5km one way, running from Kamo south to Whangārei’s city centre.
Is the path suitable for young children?
Yes. The flat, off-road surface makes it well suited to children on bikes or scooters, and it is accessible for prams and wheelchairs throughout.
What surface does the path have?
Most of the route is smooth concrete slabs or tarseal. There is a short section of softer red material near the south end.
Can I use it to commute to work?
Yes — the path connects Kamo’s northern suburbs directly to the CBD. It is actively used as a daily commute route by cyclists and walkers.
Does it connect to other cycling routes?
Yes. It links into the wider Whangārei cycleway network at the southern end, including the Hātea Loop Walkway at the Town Basin.
Is the path open after dark?
The path is open year-round at all hours, though lighting varies along different sections of the route.
For more off-road cycling routes in Whangārei, see Cycling Tracks in Whangarei. You might also enjoy the Hātea Loop Walkway, which connects to the cycleway network at the city end of the path.