Hunua Ranges Regional Park, Auckland Region, New Zealand

The Hunua Ranges form a block of hilly country to the southeast of Auckland in New Zealand’s North Island. They cover some 250 square kilometres (97 sq mi), containing 178 km² of parkland, and rise to 688 metres (2255 ft) at Kohukohunui. Auckland gets much of its water from reservoirs within the Hunua Ranges. The ranges contain many rivers and streams, including the Hunua Falls on the Wairoa River, which is a popular tourist and local spot in the Ranges.

The ranges are located approximately 50 kilometres (30 mi) southeast of Auckland, above the western shore of the Firth of Thames. They are sparsely populated, and mostly lie within the boundaries of the Waharau and Hunua Ranges Regional Parks. The settlement of Hunua lies on the foot of the Hunua Ranges.

Maori made some use of the ranges and early European visitors found areas of clearing that had been used as gardens. Ngāi Tai are tangata whenua. Some Maori archaeological sites are known. The main part of the ranges was subject to confiscation after the New Zealand Wars.

Early European use of the ranges was for timber extraction and for farming but low soil fertility limited success. There has been some mining of Manganese in the past. Gold prospecting for quartz reefs has never found payable reefs.

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What to do in Hunua Ranges Regional Park:

Wild Life: Koura, Hochstetter’s Frog, Native Pigeon, Kaka, Kakariki, Shining Cuckoo, Morepork, Kingfisher, Grey Warbler, Fantail, Tomtit, Silvereye, Bellbird, Tui, Kokako and Forest Gecko
Adventure: Abseiling, Fishing, Kayaking, Swimming, Mountain Biking, Tramping, Picnicking, Horse Riding, Walking, Hiking, Camping

Where is Hunua Ranges Regional Park:

Region: The Park frames the Auckland region’s southeastern skyline and make up its largest forested landscape.
Location: Papakura district, Auckland region, New Zealand

When & how to get to Hunua Ranges Regional Park:

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Getting There: Travel south on State Highway 1 and take the Papakura exit. Follow Beach Rd across Great South Rd and along Settlement Rd. Turn right by Edmund Hillary School into Hunua Rd. Follow Hunua Rd through the Hunua Gorge to the Hunua village.
Nearest Town: Hunua Village
Nearest Airport:
Nearest Railway Station: Auckland

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

Accommodation:  Accommodation is provided onsite in Volunteer accommodation.

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Climate & Weather conditions in Hunua Ranges Regional Park:

Temp: c to c
Rainfall: 2300 cm
Altitude: 600 m

Other details about Hunua Ranges Regional Park:

Established:
Area: 140 sq km
Language: English and Maori