Fishermans Track is a walking track on Kawau Island in the Hauraki Gulf, and it carries a perfect 5.0 Google rating from those who have walked it.
Island walking tracks reward a little preparation. In the Gulf, paths are often narrow and earthen, with tree roots and the odd muddy stretch after rain, so grip matters more than pace. There are seldom taps, shops or toilets along the way, and the ferry timetable tends to rule the day, so walkers carry their own water and check sailings before setting out. Many local tracks also pass through kauri country, where scrubbing boots at the hygiene stations is the small habit that keeps the bush healthy.
On Kawau, where the pace is set by the mail boat rather than the traffic, Fishermans Track offers exactly that kind of unhurried island walk.