Nearby | Waitakere Dam, tunnels and Anawhata Stream Loop

A pipe, a pipe!

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

An actual pipe on the Swanson Pipeline track, and a Filter Station on the filter track - it's all too ... More ▶︎

Peripatus Track, Waitakere

Photograph • Distance: less than 100m away

A beaut stream. Wonder if there are any peripatus around here anymore... More ▶︎

Montana Heritage Trail- Waitakere Ranges

Track • Easy. Loop track. • Distance: less than 100m away

A beaut walk in kauri forest, from the Cascades carpark. A good introductory tramp in a half day. Take your ... More ▶︎

Montana Heritage Trail

GPX file • Distance: 149m away

Circuit track touring the Ark in the Park in the Waitakere Ranges. More ▶︎

Waitakere Dam loop

GPX file • Distance: 534m away

A circuit taking in the Waitakere Dam and Tramline. More ▶︎

Puriri

Photograph • Distance: 534m away

East Tunnel Mouth Track in the Waitakere Ranges. More ▶︎

Filter Track

Track • Easy/medium. One way. • Distance: 539m away

Short walk in the Waitakere Ranges. More ▶︎

Happy Boots

Photograph • Distance: 705m away

Are yours happy lately? ;-) More ▶︎

Kauri giant on the Filter Track

Photograph • Distance: 891m away

A beautiful ridge of kauri on this quiet track More ▶︎

Waitakere Ranges Regional Park

Place • Place. 170.00km². • Distance: 934m away

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

Ōngāruanuku Hut

Hut • Club hut (Auckland University Tramping Club). Capacity: 12.Bookings required. • Distance: 1.1km away

Ōngāruanuku or "O'nuku" as it's known is maintained by the Auckland University Tramping Club. It was once an abandoned timber ... More ▶︎

Turepo

Photograph • Distance: 1.1km away

Rhabdothamnus solandri, an odd shrub of the North Island. This one was on the West Tunnel Mouth Track, Waitakere Ranges. More ▶︎

Waitakere Dam

Photograph • Distance: 1.3km away

One of the water supply dams of the Waitakere Ranges. More ▶︎

Waitakere Waterfall

Photograph • Distance: 1.5km away

Waitakere Waterfall used to be a big attraction in this part of the ranges, but rarely flows like this since ... More ▶︎

Waitakere Reservoir from Tramline Track

Photograph • Distance: 1.5km away

The Waitakere Reservoir from Tramline Track, this is a good option when doing the Montana Trail to skip the last ... More ▶︎

Opanuku Pipeline Campground

Campsite • Basic Campsite (Private). 10 spaces. • Distance: 1.5km away

Small campsite in the Waitakere Ranges. The campsite has two grassy spaces amongst pretty forest on the banks of the ... More ▶︎

Opanuku Pipeline Campground

Photograph • Distance: 1.5km away

A nice little campsite by a stream in the Waitakeres. More ▶︎

Rock lily

Photograph • Distance: 1.7km away

Rengarenga (Arthropodium cirratum) is common on rock faces in the North Island and Marlborough. It is also a popular garden ... More ▶︎

Kelly's Stream

Photograph • Distance: 1.8km away

This stream is diverted over the top of the Waitakere Tramline. More ▶︎

Waitakere Dam and Falls

Photograph • Distance: 1.8km away

The Waitakere Dam was completed 1910 over the top of the Waitakere Falls (95m). This view is from the Waitakere ... More ▶︎

Hillary Trail marker

Photograph • Distance: 1.8km away

A marker nailed into a kauri tree on the Upper Kauri Track. More ▶︎

Kauri stand, Waitākere Ranges.

Photograph • Distance: 1.8km away

The Upper Kauri Track at Cascade Kauri Park winds through this beautiful kauri stand. More ▶︎

Hillary Trail

Track • 4 – 6 days. Medium. One way. • Distance: 1.8km away

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

Craw Campground

Campsite • Backcountry Campsite (Private). 40 spaces. • Distance: 1.9km away

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

Auckland City Walk

Photograph • Distance: 2.0km away

Short walk in the heart of the Waitakere Ranges. More ▶︎

Old Coach Road Track, Waitakere Ranges

Track • Easy/medium. One way. • Distance: 2.3km away

This track follows the course of the original coach road near what is now Mountain Road. A pleasant bushwalk in itself, ... More ▶︎

Fairy Falls Loop

GPX file • Distance: 2.3km away

Circuit in the Waitakere Ranges visiting the Fairy Falls and returning along the Old Coach Road. More ▶︎

Fairy Falls Track

Track • Easy. One way. • Distance: 2.3km away

One of the feature walks of the Waitakere Ranges, this track leads easily through kauri forest to the top of ... More ▶︎

Cutty Grass Track - Waitakere Ranges

Track • 1 day. Easy. same way. • Distance: 2.5km away

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

Hut • Club hut (Auckland Tramping Club). Capacity: 24.Bookings required. • Distance: 3.0km away

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

Fairy Falls

Photograph • Distance: 3.0km away

One of the highlights of the Waitakere Ranges. More ▶︎

Glenesk Road Loop - 9.7km

GPX file • Distance: 3.0km away

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

Fairy Falls sign

Photograph • Distance: 3.0km away

Elderly signage on the Fairy Falls Track. More ▶︎

Upper falls, Fairy Falls

Photograph • Distance: 3.0km away

This waterfall descends in a series of 8 or so steps through kauri forest. A path leads to the top. More ▶︎

Anawhata Road Loop - 9.2km

GPX file • Distance: 3.2km away

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

Pae o te Rangi Campground

Campsite • Basic Campsite (Private). 30 spaces. • Distance: 3.2km away

Pae o te Rangi is a campsite in the Kauri Cascades area of Auckland's Waitakere Ranges. Managed by Auckland Council. Bookings ... More ▶︎

North Piha

GPX file • Distance: 3.2km away

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

Marawhara Walk

Track • Easy. One way. • Distance: 3.6km away

Short walk to a North Piha picnic area. More ▶︎

Kitekite Falls

GPX file • Distance: 4.2km away

Short loop to a Waitakere Ranges waterfall. More ▶︎

Waitākere and Hunua Ranges closure

Article • Distance: 4.4km away

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

Nikau forest

Photograph • Distance: 4.5km away

Kitekite Track, Piha. More ▶︎

Piha - Karekare

Track • Easy/medium. One way. • Distance: 4.7km away

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

Piha Domain Camp

Campsite • Serviced Campsite (Private). • Distance: 4.8km away

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

Lion Rock, Piha

GPX file • Distance: 4.8km away

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

Upper Nihotupu Walk

Track • Easy. One way. • Distance: 5.0km away

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

Upper Nihotupu Walk

GPX file • Distance: 5.0km away

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

Kitekite Falls

Photograph • Distance: 5.1km away

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

Te Henga Walkway - from Bethells Beach, Waitakere

Track • Easy. Return via same track. • Distance: 6.9km away

Ok. Are you ready to be blown away? Maybe literally - choose your day! Take this one as seriously as you like ... More ▶︎

Te Henga

Photograph • Distance: 6.9km away

Sunrise over Bethells More ▶︎

Ahu Ahu Track (partial)

GPX file • Distance: 6.9km away

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

Comans Track

GPX file • Distance: 6.9km away

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

McCreadies Paddock Campground

Campsite • Informal campsite (Private). 20 spaces. • Distance: 7.4km away

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

Morepork

Photograph • Distance: 7.4km away

This morepork was roosting in an old puriri on the Goldies Bush Walkway. We disturbed it as we passed. More ▶︎

Mokoroa falls

Photograph • Distance: 7.5km away

View from the view point More ▶︎

Mokoroa falls

Photograph • Distance: 7.5km away

Mokoroa from the view point More ▶︎

Goldies Bush - Mokoroa Stream Circuit

Track • Easy/medium. Loop track. • Distance: 7.5km away

An excellent loop route through Goldies Bush Scenic Reserve, exploring both damp and dry forest, and visiting a waterfall. More ▶︎

Goldie Bush Walkway

Track • Easy. One way. • Distance: 7.5km away

A brief trail through dry kauri forest. More ▶︎

Taraire Track

GPX file • Distance: 7.8km away

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

Taraire Track

Track • Easy/medium. Loop track. • Distance: 7.8km away

A short loop walk at Karekare. More ▶︎

Karekare Falls

Track • Easy. Return by the same track. • Distance: 8.0km away

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

Mokoroa Stream Track

Photograph • Distance: 8.1km away

Edging around rocky ledges at the edge of the stream. More ▶︎

Arataki Nature Trail

GPX file • Distance: 8.2km away

Loop track by the visitor centre. More ▶︎

Arataki Nature Trail

Track • Easy. Loop track. • Distance: 8.2km away

This short loop offers a good introduction to the flora of the Waitakere Ranges. More ▶︎

Beveridge Track

GPX file • Distance: 8.3km away

Short walk near Arataki Visitor Centre in the Waitakere Ranges. More ▶︎

Beveridge Track

Track • Easy. One way. • Distance: 8.3km away

New dual-use track running from the Arataki Visitor Centre along old sections of Exhibition Drive. The track is busy with ... More ▶︎

Mokoroa Falls Track

Photograph • Distance: 8.5km away

Young kauri forest near the fall. More ▶︎

Mokoroa Stream track

Photograph • Distance: 8.6km away

Lovely stream walk. Rocks were very slippery. More ▶︎

Mokoroa Stream track

Photograph • Distance: 8.6km away

Lots of tree ferns and nikau palms. Lush and very seldom out of view of the stream. We enjoyed a ... More ▶︎

Mokoroa Stream Track

Track • Easy/medium. One way. • Distance: 8.6km away

A lush forest trail criss-crossing the Mokoroa Stream and leading to the foot of the Mokoroa Falls. More ▶︎

Mokoroa Falls

Photograph • Distance: 8.6km away

11m falls at the head of the Mokoroa Stream Track. More ▶︎

Houheria Stream Falls

Photograph • Distance: 8.6km away

Mokoroa and Houheria Stream Falls goth tumble into the same dusty amphitheatre. More ▶︎

Mokoroa Falls Track

Track • Easy. Return via same track. • Distance: 8.6km away

Good views of the 11m Mokoroa Falls. More ▶︎

Odlins 2 Campground

Campsite • Backcountry Campsite (Private). 20 spaces. • Distance: 9.4km away

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

Karamatura Falls

Track • Easy. Return by the same track. • Distance: 9.7km away

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

Tunnel Point Campground

Campsite • Backcountry Campsite (Private). 20 spaces. • Distance: 9.9km away

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

Buck Taylor Track - Pararaha Stream Circuit

Track • Medium. Loop track. • Distance: 10.0km away

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

Nikau and puriri forest

Photograph • Distance: 10.0km away

Buck Taylor Track, Waitakere Ranges. More ▶︎