Wander through 16,000 hectares of native rainforest and coastline, only a short ride from city lights.
Before you go...
A number of tracks in the Waitākere Ranges are still temporarily closed, due to kauri dieback. For more updates, see the Auckland Council map(opens in new window).
The Waitākere Ranges Regional Park is a place where pristine bush, thriving native wildlife and rugged black sand surf beaches come together. Only a 40-minute drive from the Auckland city centre, this spectacular park is great year-round destination.
The Arataki Visitor Centre(opens in new window) in Oratia is a great place to start your wilderness adventure out west. Learn more about the many hiking tracks. Catch nature activities as well as art exhibitions. And add to your photo gallery inside one of Auckland’s iconic golden frames(opens in new window).
With over 250 kilometres of walking tracks, the ranges are a wonderful place to explore on foot. Some of the most popular walks include…
Kauri are one of the longest-living tree species in the world, living between 1000-2000 years. But they need your help to survive, due to the spread of a natural pathogen in recent years. Please remember to:
Find out more about Kauri dieback(opens in new window).