Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, Auckland Region, New Zealand

The Waitakere Ranges are a chain of hills in the Auckland Region, generally running approximately 25 km (15.5 mi) from north to south, 25 km west of central Auckland, New Zealand. The maximum elevation within the ranges is 474 m (1555 ft). The ranges and surrounding areas were traditionally known to local Māori as Te Wao Nui o Tiriwa (The Great Forest of Tiriwa). It is under the jurisdiction of the Auckland Council.

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What to do in Waitakere Ranges Regional Park:

Wild Life: Morepork, Kingfisher, Shining Cuckoo, Tui, Kereru, Pied Tit, Green Gecko, Forest Gecko, Hochstetter’s Frog, Myna, Blackbird, Chaffinch, New Zealand Dotterel and Fernbird
Adventure: Abseiling, Swimming, Surfing, Tramping, Bushwalking, Fishing, Boating, Horse Riding, Running, Walking, Picnicking, Camping, Canyoning, Sightseeing

Where is Waitakere Ranges Regional Park:

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Location: Waitakere district, Auckland region, New Zealand

When & how to get to Waitakere Ranges Regional Park:

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Getting There: From Downtown Auckland there are several ways to access Waitakere Ranges Regional Park.

• Huia Rd 18km (25 min): Signposted from Titirangi and leads to the southern region of the Waitakere Ranges including Cornwallis, Huia and Whatipu. From Little Huia take the 7km Whatipu Rd to Whatipu.
  (Caution: much of Whatipu Rd is gravel, winding and narrow).
• Scenic Drive 28km (35min): Extending from Titirangi to Swanson, Scenic Drive passes through the eastern fringe of the Waitakere Ranges.
• Piha Rd 23km (30min): From Scenic Drive, this road crosses the heartland of the Waitakere Ranges to Piha Beach. Road access to Karekare and Anawhata range off Piha Rd.
• Te Henga / Bethells Beach 25km (35min): Te Henga Road starts from Scenic Drive and joins Bethells Road to lead around the northern area of the Waitakere Ranges, including the popular Cascade Kauri area, ending on the West Coast at Te Henga.

Nearest Town: Titirangi
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Where to stay (Lodges / Guest Houses / Camps / Resorts / Hotels):

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Climate & Weather conditions in Waitakere Ranges Regional Park:

Temp: c to c
Rainfall: 2000 cm
Altitude: 474 m

Other details about Waitakere Ranges Regional Park:

Established: 1940
Area: 160 sq km
Language: English and Maori