Stairway to Heaven is a walk up a stairway to a summit viewpoint in the Clevedon Scenic Reserve, at 60 Thorps Quarry Road in Clevedon, south of Auckland. The walk climbs more than 200 stairs through native bush, and the summit gives wide views, with the Sky Tower visible on a clear day. Customers say the track is through kauri forest on a boardwalk, with shade on most of the climb, and that the summit view is wonderful. Walks take roughly 45 minutes to an hour return, and the track is described as well maintained. Dogs are welcome, and parking is easy, with plenty of spaces even on busy days such as Easter weekend.
The walk is popular, so the track can be busy at weekends and holidays. The website describes it as one of more than 600 free walks, with maps, parking and what-to-bring tips. Our pick in Clevedon for a short, steep walk with a view over Auckland.