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Pararaha Stream

Photograph • Distance: 1.6km away

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

Buck Taylor Track - Pararaha Stream Circuit

Track • Medium. Loop track. • Distance: 1.6km away

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

Pararaha Stream

Photograph • Distance: 1.6km away

The stream passes over a series of falls. More ▶︎

Nikau and puriri forest

Photograph • Distance: 1.7km away

Buck Taylor Track, Waitakere Ranges. More ▶︎

Hillary Trail

Track • 4 – 6 days. Medium. One way. • Distance: 1.7km away

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

Pararaha Valley Campground

Campsite • Backcountry Campsite (Private). 40 spaces. • Distance: 2.1km away

Basic campsite located in the beautiful Pararaha Valley just back from the blacksand beach. Managed by Auckland Council. Bookings required. More ▶︎

Les Ward Shelter, Pararaha Campsite

Photograph • Distance: 2.2km away

This campsite at the foot of the Pararaha Valley is managed by ARC. Bookings required. More ▶︎

Les Ward Shelter

Hut • Shelter (PVT). • Distance: 2.2km away

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

Pararaha Valley

Photograph • Distance: 2.4km away

Pararaha valley, Waitakere ranges. taken December 2005. More ▶︎

Karamatura Falls

Track • Easy. Return by the same track. • Distance: 2.5km away

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

Tunnel Point Campground

Campsite • Backcountry Campsite (Private). 20 spaces. • Distance: 2.9km away

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

Huia loop walk - Waitakere Ranges

Track • 0 – 1 day. Easy/medium. Loop track. • Distance: 2.9km away

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

Taraire Track

GPX file • Distance: 2.9km away

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

Karekare Falls

Track • Easy. Return by the same track. • Distance: 2.9km away

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

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

GPX file • Distance: 3.0km away

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

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

Track • Easy. Return by the same track. • Distance: 3.0km away

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

Taraire Track

Track • Easy/medium. Loop track. • Distance: 3.0km away

A short loop walk at Karekare. More ▶︎

Karamatura Falls

Photograph • Distance: 3.1km away

Fifteen metre waterfall near Huia. More ▶︎

Tiriwa Point

Photograph • Distance: 3.3km away

Dramatic coastal cliffs at Pararaha Bay. More ▶︎

Pararaha Bay

Photograph • Distance: 3.3km away

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

Pararaha Valley

Photograph • Distance: 3.3km away

From Pararaha Bay. More ▶︎

Karamatura Loop Track

GPX file • Distance: 3.3km away

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

Piha - Karekare

Track • Easy/medium. One way. • Distance: 3.4km away

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

Comans Track

GPX file • Distance: 3.4km away

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

Ahu Ahu Track (partial)

GPX file • Distance: 3.4km away

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

McCreadies Paddock Campground

Campsite • Informal campsite (Private). 20 spaces. • Distance: 3.6km away

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

Omanawanui Track

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

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

Karamatura Valley Campground

Campsite • Backcountry Campsite (Private). 40 spaces. • Distance: 3.8km away

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

Waitakere Ranges Regional Park

Place • Place. 170.00km². • Distance: 4.1km away

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

Whatipu Lodge Campground

Campsite • Informal campsite (Private). 80 spaces. • Distance: 4.3km away

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

Barn Paddock Campground

Campsite • Informal campsite (Private). 60 spaces. • Distance: 4.5km away

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

Kitekite Falls

Photograph • Distance: 4.6km away

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

Whatipu Coast

Track • 1 – 2 days. Easy. Loop track. • Distance: 4.6km away

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

Whatipu Caves Campground

Campsite • Backcountry Campsite (Private). 20 spaces. • Distance: 4.7km away

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

Omanawanui Track

Photograph • Distance: 4.8km away

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

Omanawanui

Photograph • Distance: 4.8km away

Paratutae Island and Nine Pin Rock More ▶︎

Anawhata Road Loop - 9.2km

GPX file • Distance: 4.9km away

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

Glenesk Road Loop - 9.7km

GPX file • Distance: 5.0km away

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

Whatipu coastline

Photograph • Distance: 5.1km away

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

Whatipu coastline

Photograph • Distance: 5.1km away

Wide blacksand beach west of Whatipu. More ▶︎

Nikau forest

Photograph • Distance: 5.4km away

Kitekite Track, Piha. More ▶︎

Kitekite Falls

GPX file • Distance: 5.6km away

Short loop to a Waitakere Ranges waterfall. More ▶︎

Piha Domain Camp

Campsite • Serviced Campsite (Private). • Distance: 5.9km away

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

Waitākere and Hunua Ranges closure

Article • Distance: 6.3km away

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

Lion Rock, Piha

GPX file • Distance: 6.3km away

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

Cutty Grass Track - Waitakere Ranges

Track • 1 day. Easy. same way. • Distance: 7.0km away

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

Upper Nihotupu Walk

GPX file • Distance: 7.0km away

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

Upper Nihotupu Walk

Track • Easy. One way. • Distance: 7.0km away

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

Kakamatua Beach

GPX file • Distance: 7.1km away

Estuary walk More ▶︎

Ngaro Te Kotare Hut

Hut • Club hut (Auckland Tramping Club). Capacity: 24.Bookings required. • Distance: 7.2km away

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

Marawhara Walk

Track • Easy. One way. • Distance: 7.3km away

Short walk to a North Piha picnic area. More ▶︎

North Piha

GPX file • Distance: 7.3km away

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

Craw Campground

Campsite • Backcountry Campsite (Private). 40 spaces. • Distance: 8.5km away

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

Ōngāruanuku Hut

Hut • Club hut (Auckland University Tramping Club). Capacity: 12.Bookings required. • Distance: 9.1km away

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

Happy Boots

Photograph • Distance: 9.1km away

Are yours happy lately? ;-) More ▶︎

Parau Track, Waitakere Ranges

Track • 0 – 1 day. Easy. Loop track. • Distance: 9.3km away

This is a neat walk that offers lots of loop options and views from the ridge to the sea. It ... More ▶︎

Waitakere Dam, tunnels and Anawhata Stream Loop

Track • 0 – 1 day. Easy. Loop track with a road section. • Distance: 9.4km away

Waitakere Dam, tunnels and Anawhata Stream Loop This 4.5 hour walk takes you through kauri forest, ferny-edged streams, up and along ... More ▶︎

Fairy Falls Track

Track • Easy. One way. • Distance: 9.6km away

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

Fairy Falls Loop

GPX file • Distance: 9.6km away

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

Old Coach Road Track, Waitakere Ranges

Track • Easy/medium. One way. • Distance: 9.6km away

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