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Whatipu coastline
Whatipu coastline
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Distance: less than 100m away
Wide blacksand beach west of Whatipu.
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Whatipu Caves Campground
Campsite
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Backcountry Campsite (Private). 20 spaces.
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Distance: 676m away
Basic campsite located by the Whatipu Caves, Whatipu. Managed by Auckland Council. Bookings required. Water must be carried in from ...
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Hillary Trail
Track
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4 – 6 days. Medium. One way.
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Distance: 805m away
A spectacular coastal walk in the Waitakere Ranges west of Auckland.
ALOT OF THIS TRAIL IS CLOSED FOR KAURI DIE BACK ...
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Waitakere Ranges Regional Park
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Place. 170.00km2.
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Distance: 1.1km away
The largest regional park managed by Auckland Council, this park covers 17000 hectares of rich and diverse forests, as well ...
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Whatipu Coast
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1 – 2 days. Easy. Loop track.
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Distance: 1.3km away
Brief coastal walk at the mouth of Manukau Harbour, south of Auckland.
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Omanawanui Track
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Easy. One way.
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Distance: 1.4km away
Omanawanui is the best track in the whole of the Waitakere Ranges with fantastic views of the Manukau Harbour and ...
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Whatipu Lodge Campground
Campsite
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Informal campsite (Private). 80 spaces.
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Distance: 1.5km away
Campground attached to the historic Whatipu Lodge. Managed by Auckland Council.
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Omanawanui Track
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Distance: 1.9km away
Looking north east along the Omanawanui track towards the trig at point 241. The track descends from the peak along ...
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Buck Taylor Track - Pararaha Stream Circuit
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Medium. Loop track.
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Distance: 3.1km away
A short loop in the coastal Waitakere Ranges, visiting the lagoons of Pararaha Bay, and climbing the beautiful Pararaha Valley.
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Les Ward Shelter
Hut
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Shelter (PVT).
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Distance: 3.1km away
A large, octagonal picnic shelter in the Pararaha Valley, Waitakere Ranges. Camping is available around the shelter (40 people max), ...
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Les Ward Shelter, Pararaha Campsite
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Distance: 3.1km away
This campsite at the foot of the Pararaha Valley is managed by ARC. Bookings required.
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Pararaha Valley Campground
Campsite
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Backcountry Campsite (Private). 40 spaces.
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Distance: 3.2km away
Basic campsite located in the beautiful Pararaha Valley just back from the blacksand beach. Managed by Auckland Council. Bookings required.
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Pararaha Valley
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Distance: 3.4km away
Pararaha valley, Waitakere ranges. taken December 2005.
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Pararaha Bay
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Distance: 3.7km away
From the Buck Taylor Track. Pararaha Point on the left, Tiriwa Point on the right.
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Pararaha Stream
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Distance: 3.7km away
The track becomes a rock scramble higher in the valley.
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Nikau and puriri forest
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Distance: 4.1km away
Buck Taylor Track, Waitakere Ranges.
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Tunnel Point Campground
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Backcountry Campsite (Private). 20 spaces.
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Distance: 4.4km away
Basic campsite located by an old logging tramway tunnel south of Karekare. Managed by Auckland Council. Bookings required.
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Te Rau-o-te-Huia / Mt Donald McLean (389m)
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Distance: 5.1km away
Short walk to this summit with views of the Manukau Entrance.
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Te Rau-o-te-Huia / Mount Donald McLean
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Easy. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 5.1km away
A very short walk to a summit in the southern Waitakere Ranges.
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Odlins 2 Campground
Campsite
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Backcountry Campsite (Private). 20 spaces.
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Distance: 5.1km away
Small campsite on the Odlin Timber Track. Bookings required. Stream water.
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Karekare Falls
Track
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Easy. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 6.1km away
Short and easy walk to a picnic area at the base of the falls.
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Taraire Track
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Easy/medium. Loop track.
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Distance: 6.1km away
A short loop walk at Karekare.
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Taraire Track
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Distance: 6.1km away
Short look walk at Karekare in the Waitakere Ranges.
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Piha - Karekare
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Easy/medium. One way.
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Distance: 6.3km away
The Piha - Karekare section of the Hillary Trail. Half beautiful walk through forest with a waterfall. Half cliff-top walk ...
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Comans Track
GPX file
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Distance: 6.4km away
Coastal track from Karekare. Combine with Ahu Ahu Track for a good circuit.
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Ahu Ahu Track (partial)
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Distance: 6.4km away
Ahu Ahu Track is an old bridle trail near Karekare. It is wide and smooth although relatively steep. Combine it ...
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Huia loop walk - Waitakere Ranges
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0 – 1 day. Easy/medium. Loop track.
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Distance: 6.5km away
Ok this is another goodie, 3-4 hours walk in young kauri forest with a view of the Manukau Harbour mouth ...
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Karamatura Falls
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Easy. Return by the same track.
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Distance: 6.8km away
Short walk to a 15 metre waterfall near Huia.
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Karamatura Loop Track
GPX file
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Distance: 6.9km away
Combined with the Karamatura Track this forms an easy valley walk in the Waitakere Ranges.
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McCreadies Paddock Campground
Campsite
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Informal campsite (Private). 20 spaces.
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Distance: 6.9km away
Basic campsite near Karekare. Managed by Auckland Council. Bookings required. Water from stream.
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Karamatura Valley Campground
Campsite
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Backcountry Campsite (Private). 40 spaces.
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Distance: 7.1km away
Basic campsite located in the Karamatura Valley behind Huia Bay. Managed by Auckland Council. Bookings required.
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Barn Paddock Campground
Campsite
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Informal campsite (Private). 60 spaces.
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Distance: 7.7km away
Basic campsite located on Karamatura Farm in Huia. Managed by Auckland Council. Bookings required. Water should be boiled.
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Kitekite Falls
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Distance: 9.0km away
Pretty waterfall in behind Piha, and a popular swimming hole.
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Anawhata Road Loop - 9.2km
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Distance: 9.8km away
Centennial - Home - Piha Valley - McKenzie - Quarry - McElwain Lookout
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Piha Domain Camp
Campsite
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Serviced Campsite (Private).
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Distance: 9.8km away
This large camping ground at Piha makes for an excellent base to explore the Waitakere Ranges or an overnight stop ...
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Glenesk Road Loop - 9.7km
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Distance: 9.9km away
Maungaroa Lookout - Maungaroa Ridge - Quarry - Forbes - Centennial - Home
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