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Pararaha Valley Campground

Les Ward Shelter, Pararaha Campsite

Les Ward Shelter, Pararaha Campsite

This campsite at the foot of the Pararaha Valley is managed by ARC. Bookings required.   More ▶︎
Buck Taylor Track - Pararaha Stream Circuit

Buck Taylor Track - Pararaha Stream Circuit

A short loop in the coastal Waitakere Ranges, visiting the lagoons of Pararaha Bay, and climbing the beautiful Pararaha Valley.   More ▶︎
Les Ward Shelter

Les Ward Shelter

A large, octagonal picnic shelter in the Pararaha Valley, Waitakere Ranges. Camping is available around the shelter (40 people max), ...   More ▶︎
Hillary Trail

Hillary Trail

A spectacular coastal walk in the Waitakere Ranges west of Auckland. ALOT OF THIS TRAIL IS CLOSED FOR KAURI DIE BACK ...   More ▶︎
Pararaha Stream

Pararaha Stream

The track becomes a rock scramble higher in the valley.   More ▶︎
Pararaha Stream

Pararaha Stream

The stream passes over a series of falls.   More ▶︎
Pararaha Valley

Pararaha Valley

Pararaha valley, Waitakere ranges. taken December 2005.   More ▶︎
Nikau and puriri forest

Nikau and puriri forest

Buck Taylor Track, Waitakere Ranges.   More ▶︎
Tiriwa Point

Tiriwa Point

Dramatic coastal cliffs at Pararaha Bay.   More ▶︎
Pararaha Valley

Pararaha Valley

From Pararaha Bay.   More ▶︎
Pararaha Bay

Pararaha Bay

From the Buck Taylor Track. Pararaha Point on the left, Tiriwa Point on the right.   More ▶︎

Tunnel Point Campground

Basic campsite located by an old logging tramway tunnel south of Karekare. Managed by Auckland Council. Bookings required.   More ▶︎

Odlins 2 Campground

Small campsite on the Odlin Timber Track. Bookings required. Stream water.   More ▶︎

Whatipu Lodge Campground

Campground attached to the historic Whatipu Lodge. Managed by Auckland Council.   More ▶︎

Whatipu Caves Campground

Basic campsite located by the Whatipu Caves, Whatipu. Managed by Auckland Council. Bookings required. Water must be carried in from ...   More ▶︎
Whatipu Coast

Whatipu Coast

Brief coastal walk at the mouth of Manukau Harbour, south of Auckland.   More ▶︎
Omanawanui Track

Omanawanui Track

Omanawanui is the best track in the whole of the Waitakere Ranges with fantastic views of the Manukau Harbour and ...   More ▶︎

Taraire Track

Short look walk at Karekare in the Waitakere Ranges.   More ▶︎

Karekare Falls

Short and easy walk to a picnic area at the base of the falls.   More ▶︎

Taraire Track

A short loop walk at Karekare.   More ▶︎
Waitakere Ranges Regional Park

Waitakere Ranges Regional Park

The largest regional park managed by Auckland Council, this park covers 17000 hectares of rich and diverse forests, as well ...   More ▶︎
Whatipu coastline

Whatipu coastline

Wide blacksand beach west of Whatipu.   More ▶︎
Whatipu coastline

Whatipu coastline

Dramatic cliffs and blacksand beaches west of the Waitakere Ranges.   More ▶︎
Piha - Karekare

Piha - Karekare

The Piha - Karekare section of the Hillary Trail. Half beautiful walk through forest with a waterfall. Half cliff-top walk ...   More ▶︎
Omanawanui Track

Omanawanui Track

Looking north east along the Omanawanui track towards the trig at point 241. The track descends from the peak along ...   More ▶︎
Omanawanui

Omanawanui

Paratutae Island and Nine Pin Rock   More ▶︎

Comans Track

Coastal track from Karekare. Combine with Ahu Ahu Track for a good circuit.   More ▶︎

Ahu Ahu Track (partial)

Ahu Ahu Track is an old bridle trail near Karekare. It is wide and smooth although relatively steep. Combine it ...   More ▶︎

Te Rau-o-te-Huia / Mount Donald McLean

A very short walk to a summit in the southern Waitakere Ranges.   More ▶︎

Te Rau-o-te-Huia / Mt Donald McLean (389m)

Short walk to this summit with views of the Manukau Entrance.   More ▶︎

McCreadies Paddock Campground

Basic campsite near Karekare. Managed by Auckland Council. Bookings required. Water from stream.   More ▶︎
Karamatura Falls

Karamatura Falls

Short walk to a 15 metre waterfall near Huia.   More ▶︎

Huia loop walk - Waitakere Ranges

Ok this is another goodie, 3-4 hours walk in young kauri forest with a view of the Manukau Harbour mouth ...   More ▶︎
Karamatura Falls

Karamatura Falls

Fifteen metre waterfall near Huia.   More ▶︎

Karamatura Loop Track

Combined with the Karamatura Track this forms an easy valley walk in the Waitakere Ranges.   More ▶︎

Karamatura Valley Campground

Basic campsite located in the Karamatura Valley behind Huia Bay. Managed by Auckland Council. Bookings required.   More ▶︎
Kitekite Falls

Kitekite Falls

Pretty waterfall in behind Piha, and a popular swimming hole.   More ▶︎

Barn Paddock Campground

Basic campsite located on Karamatura Farm in Huia. Managed by Auckland Council. Bookings required. Water should be boiled.   More ▶︎
Nikau forest

Nikau forest

Kitekite Track, Piha.   More ▶︎

Anawhata Road Loop - 9.2km

Centennial - Home - Piha Valley - McKenzie - Quarry - McElwain Lookout   More ▶︎

Glenesk Road Loop - 9.7km

Maungaroa Lookout - Maungaroa Ridge - Quarry - Forbes - Centennial - Home   More ▶︎

Piha Domain Camp

This large camping ground at Piha makes for an excellent base to explore the Waitakere Ranges or an overnight stop ...   More ▶︎

Kitekite Falls

Short loop to a Waitakere Ranges waterfall.   More ▶︎

Lion Rock, Piha

Short climb onto the famous Lion Rock (Te Piha) at Piha.   More ▶︎

Marawhara Walk

Short walk to a North Piha picnic area.   More ▶︎

North Piha

Four tracks form a circuit at North Piha, and visit secluded Whites Beach.   More ▶︎
Waitākere and Hunua Ranges closure

Waitākere and Hunua Ranges closure

All Waitākere Ranges forested areas are closed to public access from 1 May 2018. 10 high risk tracks in the ...   More ▶︎

Kakamatua Beach

Estuary walk   More ▶︎

Cutty Grass Track - Waitakere Ranges

Nice day walk in the Waitaks. Wide, easy to follow track. Mainly clay base so it can get muddy and ...   More ▶︎

Ngaro Te Kotare Hut

A large hut in the Waitakere Ranges. The hut was opened 17 March 1929 by the Auckland Tramping Club. Cookware ...   More ▶︎

Upper Nihotupu Walk

Easy walk past waterfalls to the Upper Nihotupu Reservoir.   More ▶︎

Upper Nihotupu Walk

Easy walk along a service road to the Upper Nihotupu Reservoir in the Waitakere Ranges. Climb the face of the ...   More ▶︎

Craw Campground

A new campsite built for the Hillary Trail. Located on the old Craw Homestead site on Anawhata Road.   More ▶︎