New Zealand Tramper

A four-day walk in the Waitakere Ranges west of Auckland.

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The Hillary Trail was opened in January 2010, linking together existing tracks  with roads to form a multi-day journey. Book campsites along the track by contacting Auckland Council Parks on 09 301 0101 or by visiting the Arataki Visitor Centre. The Te Henga Walkway section may be closed for lambing between 1 August and 1 October. Note that this is a long trail with limited camping options and water supply. Further facilities will be added in future.

  • Day 1: Arataki Visitor Centre to Karamatura
    11km, 4–5 hours
     
  • Day 2: Karamatura to Pararaha
    14.5km 8-9 hours
     
  • Day 3: Pararaha to Craw Campground
    17km 8-9 hours
     
  • Day 4: Craw Campground to Muriwai Beach
    27km 11-12 hours
     

 

Grade Medium
Long days, rough and muddy tracks. Grades explained
Bookings Available
Campsites require bookings through Auckland Council.
Length 70.0km
One way
Time 31 hr – 35 hr
4 days
Altitude 420m – Sea level
Altitude change -420m
From Arataki Visitor Centre, Scenic Drive, 6km from Titirangi
To Muriwai Beach
Maps
NZTopo50-BA30
NZTopo50-BB31
NZTopo50-BB30
View points
Link
www.aucklandcouncil.g...http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/EN/parksfacilities/walkingtracks/Pages/hillarytrail.aspx
ID 5222

About this track

Added 27 March 201027 March 2010 by MatthewMatthew. 4 revisions, most recently 7 March 20137 March by MatthewMatthew.
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