Backyard Exploring – But Why?
James and I are just about to wing our way to Great Barrier Island for a weekend of exploration, but before I head...
Category: Explore
Ferndown Track – Cascade Kauri Regional Park
Tramping Track – From the parking area at end of an unnamed, short side-road, off Opanuku Road, Ferndown Track crosses the stream, enters...
Clark Bush Track – Arataki Visitor Centre
Tramping Track – Clark Bush Track skirts around the headwaters of a small stream, passing several large kauri. There are three entrances; from...
Cascade Loop (4.5km)
The Cascade Loop 4.5 – 5.0 km depending on which end of Auckland City Walk you start/end at. The route; Falls Road car...
Peripatus Track – Cascade Kauri Regional Park
Tramping Track – From the Swanson Pipeline Track, Peripatus Track crosses Swanson Stream and ascends steeply to a gentle section before ascending extremely...
Montana Heritage Trail – Cascade Kauri
Tramping Track – The Montana Heritage Trail in the Waitakere Ranges provides access to the largest remaining stand of mature kauri trees in...
East Tunnel Mouth Track – Cascade Kauri Regional Park
Tramping Track – From the Waitakere Filter Station at the end of Christian Road, the East Tunnel Mouth Track follows a gravel road...
Winstone Track – Piha Regional Park
Tramping Track (2.0km) – Easy gravel track leaves Piha Road, just before Karekare Road turnoff and descends to Ussher Cross (30 minutes). It...
The Pipeline Loop (6.2km)
The logistics of running from one point to another (as you would on the Hillary Trail) tend to put me off and although...
Schischka Campground – Wenderholm Regional Park
After last week’s family meeting where we chose between camping at Hunua (Forest) or Wenderholm (Beach), the Nash Family packed the car and...