Mount Hobson (or bust)
When I first organised our trip to the barrier, the original plan was to run the entire length of the Aotea Track (billed...
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Great Barrier Musings
James and I both arrived back in Auckland from our Great Barrier Island adventure (although in the least straight forward manner ever, but more...
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...
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...