Waitakere ranges mountain biking trails trailforks. Book your tickets online for arataki waitakere ranges, piha. Waitakere city was a territorial authority district in the west of auckland, new zealand. The 16,000 hectares which make up the waitakere ranges regional park are filled with trails of all kinds. Over 500 pages, in full colour and lavishly illustrated this book has something for everyone who loves the beautiful waitakere ranges and is available for members to borrow. Located in the stunning north island of new zealand, waitakere ranges has plenty of great walking and hiking. Ten places to hike in auckland during the waitakeres ranges.
The waitakere ranges are less than an hour away from aucklands city center but offer some of the most beautiful natural attractions on new zealands west coast. Walking the waitakere ranges is now in its fourth edition and remains the. The western coastline of the ranges consists of cliffs exceeding 300 m 984 ft, interspersed infrequently with beaches. The wild west feels like another world away, but is only a 40minute drive from the city centre. The waitakere ranges is one of the best places for walking in the entire auckland region. Waitakere ranges which has over 50 contributors and covers the natural history, history and arts and writers of the ranges area. Auckland walking tours in the waitakere ranges with time.
Jul 09, 2015 only 40mins from the heart of auckland, the waitakere ranges offer 40,000 acres of rainforest and rugged coastline, 250km of walking tracks, and some breathtaking waterfalls. The last track in the loop commemorates sir edwin mitchelson, timber merchant. From halfhour family rambles to fullday tramps, explore. Find hotels near waitakere ranges, new zealand online. The waitakere ranges have more than 250 km of walking tracks. Auckland city councillors today voted to close high and mediumrisk tracks to manage the. There are also numerous walking trails from the property allowing you to explore a little farther afield. Just 40 minutes from the city, the waitakere ranges offer a number of exciting activities including canyoning and surfing stop in for a visit at arataki visitor centre. Once you arrive, find a suitable car parking and follow signposts which will guide you to the falls via the footbridge. A community based organisation since 1973, wrps has a current membership of over 600. The trail connects a network of existing regional park tracks and basic backpacker campgrounds. For the more adventurous theres mountain biking, quad biking and even canyoning.
The waitakere ranges have an extensive network of walking and. Below is a map of the 7 walks attractions in the waitakere ranges that are mentioned in this guide. The balance of the book comprises details of 45 walks, each with a map. Writer alison dench and outdoor instructor leeanne parore have found new walks to update their popular walking the waitakere ranges book. The area is of local, regional, and national significance.
The waitakere ranges protection society inc home facebook. Waitakere ranges regional park auckland, new zealand. The hustle and bustle of auckland is mere miles from lush forests and stunning landscapes. Among the locals, its one of the most popular waterfalls in auckland region. Ean 9781869660826 isbn 186966082x writer alison dench, leeanne parore publisher new holland publishers nz ltd other information 16pp full colour photos. For those seeking a challenge the hillary trail is a selfguided four day tramp through lush native forest and along the wild coast of the waitakere ranges. An expanded, updated and improved new edition of the book which won. Enjoy numerous walking trails and incredible views of auckland and the tasman sea. The waitakere ranges, west of auckland, are steep and bushclad, and cut up into many small valleys. Whatipu, waitakere ranges regional park auckland council. The waitakere ranges regional park has more than 250 kilometres of walking and hiking tracks and is home to lush rainforest, gushing waterfalls, rugged coastline and wild blacksand beaches. Dog walking at whatipu, waitakere ranges regional park. Once there you should have no problem getting from one place to the next.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2. Hike the hillary trail a challenging fourday hike across the waitakere ranges, starting at the arataki visitor centre. Only 40 minutes from the city, you can amble through forests of ancient kauri trees to arrive at a beach covered in black sand, windlashed bluffs overlooking the tasman sea, and a hidden waterfall on a guided four to fivehour. The park is framed on its western side by aucklands wild west continued. Highly recommended as a start of any activities in the.
From the dam follow waitakere tramline walkyou can find the entrance along the waitakere dam walk, on the right, a minute before reaching the dam for 515. The rugged upstanding topography is formed from erosionresistant ancient volcanic conglomerate and lava flows laid down in eruptions from the large waitakere volcano to the west 1225 million years ago. Auckland city councillors today voted to close high and mediumrisk tracks to. The rugged waitakere ranges regional park sprawls from the. Fairy falls is located in the central part of waitakere ranges regional park and consists of significant lower falls the main photo and a series of shorter upper waterfalls.
Discover our favourite short walks or full day hiking tracks around the waitakere ranges area. The hillary trail was opened in 2010, running 77km southnorth from the arataki visitor center to muriwai, through the waitakere ranges. Jul 07, 20 auckland walking tours in the waitakere ranges with time unlimited tours. Auckland walking tours in the waitakere ranges with time unlimited tours. Waitakere ranges forest in new zealand thousand wonders. The club owns two wonderful hard covered books which you are welcome to borrow. The rahui only covers the forest and does not include the roads, beaches, open space land adjacent to beaches, wetlands, lakes, dunes, paddocks, rocks, meadows, grass berms, cafes, the sea, golf courses. Waitakere ranges, auckland 2020 images, timings holidify. As tranquil as the waitakere ranges area is, its also one big playground, with surfing, swimming, fishing, walking, picnicking and camping. This 5hour tour picks visitors up from the city for an afternoon of exploring the rugged coastline before dropping them off in the early evening.
Book your bed by contacting lodge managers peter and ursel on 0274822941 or 09 8118860. The waitakere ranges regional park and the internationally renowned and prolific art community it inspires make waitakere a special place to visit. Hike through the lush woodland to find the kitekite falls, fairy falls and karekare falls. Paperback, very good condition 160 pages published new zealand, 1 december 2004 a new edition, now with fullcolour photography, of this practical and affordable guide to walking the extensive network of tracks in the waitakere ranges west of auckland. Fishpond new zealand, walking the waitakere ranges. Walking the waitakere ranges alison dench book instock. Sandy beaches, foaming waterfalls, a plethora of walking tracks plus camping facilities in the forest its a nature lovers paradise. The waitakere ranges protection society inc, auckland, new zealand. The waitakere ranges, a short drive northwest of the city center, are home to a regional park full of dense native bush, running rivers, and enchanting waterfalls. The 10 best hotels near waitakere ranges in auckland, new zealand. We offer boutique hotel accommodation, with exceptional amenities all set within extensive gardens.
Popular short walks deeper into the ranges include kitekite track 45 minutes where youll discover waterfalls, streams, pools and beautiful native bush. The best way to reach here is to drive down karkare road by car. Lush native rainforest, rugged coastline and windswept, blacksand beaches. The 10 best hotels near waitakere ranges in auckland, new. Only 40 minutes from the city, you can amble through forests of ancient kauri trees to arrive at a beach covered in black sand, windlashed bluffs overlooking the tasman sea, and a hidden waterfall on a guided four to fivehour walk. A rahui has been placed over the waitakere ranges in a bid to stop the spread of kauri dieback disease.
Veer off the tourist trail to experience aucklands west coast on a fullday trip to the waitakere ranges. With these tours you have options from some easy walking tours in nature such as the wilderness experience tour or if you are more into hiking or tramping then the longer walks of the coast and rainforest tour in the waitakere ranges are probably for you. Walking the waitakere ranges remains as practical and indispensable as ever. Hire it with the adjacent flat and add another 4 beds. Stay friday and saturday or just join us for saturday.
Arataki waitakere ranges piha 2020 all you need to. Walking the waitakere ranges, alison dench leeanne parore. Also, if you do plan a trip to the waitaks, be sure to swing by the wonderful arataki visitors centre on the scenic drive, 6km west of titirangi, for uptodate. Walking and hiking in nature is hugely popular in new zealand and our name for hiking is tramping.
An incredibly beautiful track overlooking the coastline, the mercer bay loop is a must do in my book when visiting the region. Waitakere ranges getting off the beaten track edmundhillary style is not for the fainthearted, the unfit hiker or the recreational sunday walker. This place offers good information about the waitakere ranges, good amenities and a stunning view over parts of the ranges. Just 40 minutes from the city, the waitakere ranges offer a number of exciting activities including canyoning and surfing. Walking the waitakere ranges alison dench book instock buy. Hi can you recommend a good walking track that respects the kauri dieback rahui, thanks.
A relatively easy 30minutes waitakere dam walk leads to the waitakere dam perfect place for a picnic with heaps of benches and nice view. The most popular and accessible site is karkare falls. It was new zealands fifth largest city, with an annual growth of about 2%. The waitakere ranges regional park is a place where pristine bush, thriving native wildlife and rugged black sand surf beaches come together. First published in 2001, walking the waitakere ranges is still the leading guide to the best walks in the region, and is now going into its third edition with full revisions, ensuring that it remains as practical and indispensable as ever. Ten places to hike in auckland during the waitakeres. These drawcards provide a backdrop to all the accommodation, activities, cafes, vineyards and shopping you would expect from an urban centre. Step off the beaten track to the waitakere ranges, near auckland in the north island of new zealand. Mountain biking irresponsibly during the covid19 pandemic puts you and others at risk. This book is a comprehensive wealth of information about the waitakere ranges and a brilliant guide to walking or tramping there whether you are a beginner or an experienced tramper. This 160sqkm wilderness was covered in kauri until the mid19th century, when logging claimed most of the giant trees. As you can see everything is not too far away from each other with the arataki visitor centre being about a 30 minute drive to piha beach. Oct 10, 2019 one of the most scenic coastal pathways in the waitakere ranges is the mercer bay loop walk.
The introduction covers geology, forest, native birds and preeuropean history, as well as the history of the park. See more ideas about auckland, nz history and new zealand. Stop in at arataki visitor centre for track maps and incredible panoramic views before walking among the kauri trees and giant tree ferns. The 7 best walks in the waitakere ranges beaches, trails. Make no bones about itthe hillary track is a challenging fourday and threenight hike even more so in muddy winter conditions. Being steep and heavily forested, much of the terrain is steep, involves stream or river crossings and can take from several hours to several days to complete. The waitakere ranges and its foothills and coasts comprise an area of some 27 720 ha of public and private land located between metropolitan auckland and the west coast of waitakere city and rodney district. Waitakere ranges conservation network wrcn public group. Only 40mins from the heart of auckland, the waitakere ranges offer 40,000 acres of rainforest and rugged coastline, 250km of walking tracks, and some breathtaking waterfalls. Turn up the heat with a wood fire in the lounge to mark a wonderful end to a days walking in the winds of a wild west winter, or go for instant heat with the heat pump. Favourite walks in the waitakere ranges forest and bird. Arataki waitakere ranges, auckland my wife and i visited this site and thoroughly loved it especially all the information that is displayed. Always follow the rules on where you can walk your dog on our website even if the information on park signs does not match. Riding injuries put unnecessary stress on medical systems that need all available resources to fight the virus, and group rides increase your chances of exposure.
The waitakere ranges region is one of our natural treasures, rich in native flora and fauna, and home to the giants of the forest, the mighty kauri tree. Orpheus graves walk connect track knutzen track large kauri walk arataki visitor centre long road pae o te rangi farm track whatatiri track pae o te rangi farm summit track pae o te rangi campsite mt donald mclean walk opanuku pipeline track updated 532020 open track road open tracks key waitakere ranges. The mercer bay loop walk of the waitakere ranges new zealand. Auckland boasts a range of beautiful environments, making the city and the. The balance of the book comprises details of 45 walks 10 of them new to this edition, each with a map. Arataki waitakere ranges piha 2020 all you need to know. Walking the waitakere ranges is ideal for people wanting to experience the outdoors for the first time, as well as being a great reference for seasoned trampers looking for new challenges. This 5hour tour picks visitors up from the city for an afternoon of exploring the rugged coastline before dropping them. Book a space for a wedding, gathering event or activity. One of the most scenic coastal pathways in the waitakere ranges is the mercer bay loop walk.
The park is framed on its western side by aucklands wild west. Leeanne parore updated and expanded practical guide, complete with maps, to the waitakeres extensive network of coastal and bush tracks. Sadly, the incurable kauri dieback disease is killing kauri in the waitakere ranges regional park and as result the forested areas have been closed to prevent the extinction of these ancient. The waitakere ranges regional parkland alone is home to 250km of walking and hiking tracks.
The waitakere ranges are currently covered by a rahui a customary closure that means all tracks are closed. The waitakere ranges include a chain of hills in the auckland region, generally running approximately 25 km 15. Although not strictly part of the waitakere ranges regional park, this delightful loop walk takes in a new walkway at muriwai, a lookout and a bush track named after the man who made muriwai regional park possible. It was new zealands fifth largest city, 1 with an annual growth of about 2%. To support friends of whatipu, whatipu lodge are offering. The waitakere ranges regional park hug the auckland regions west coast, and offer a wealth of things to do outdoors.
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