Waikowhai Walkway is a pedestrian zone in Pukekawa, Franklin, rated 4.5 by visitors.
A good walkway earns its regulars by offering an easy, traffic-free stretch for a walk, run or push of the pram without having to dodge cars or share a narrow footpath. In a rural or semi-rural area like Pukekawa, a walkway like this often becomes the default route for locals getting some exercise close to home rather than driving somewhere else for it. Checking the ground condition after rain is worth doing if the path is unsealed, since a walkway that is fine on a dry day can turn muddy and slow going after wet weather. A walkway with a bit of shade tends to get more use through summer, when an exposed path can feel a lot longer under the sun.
In Pukekawa, Waikowhai Walkway is a handy local option for a walk close to home.