Norana Esplanade Walkway is a walking area at 27 Lolim Place in Favona, Manukau, Auckland, holding a 4.4 Google rating; details are listed at oxcon.co.nz. True to its name, it's an esplanade path rather than a back-country tramp.
Esplanade walkways are the quiet workhorses of Auckland's walking network: flat, easy paths following harbour inlets, creeks and coastal reserves, shared with prams, runners and dog walkers. Because they hug the water, tide and weather shape the visit — an incoming tide brings shorebirds close, while heavy rain can leave low stretches muddy. Regulars go early, before the wind picks up, and a windproof layer earns its keep, since harbour paths offer little shelter. When choosing between local walks, look for several access points so you can make the outing as short or long as you like.
For Favona locals and anyone passing through Manukau, this walkway is an easy way to get water views and fresh air without leaving the suburb.