Auckland · Hiking

Chateau Mosquito Track

1.6 mi
round trip: 1,367 ft
climb: 1,028 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Chateau Mosquito Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.6 miles each way (3.2 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand, inside Waitākere Ranges Regional Park. It runs between about 360 ft and 1,030 ft above sea level, with roughly 440 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Piha, about 2.5 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Simla, Maungaroa and Smyth Corner. Kitakita Falls and Wainamu Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Craw Campsite and Piha Domain Motor Camp are within about 6 miles. There are 39 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

Nearby · Piha Valley Track · Te Piringā Walk · Old Coach Road

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Old Coach Road

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Goodfellow Track

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RGB Track

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Simla Track

~2 min drive

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Forbes Track

~2 min drive

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Waitakere Hut

~3 min drive

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Maungaroa

~3 min drive

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North Piha Beach

~4 min drive

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Piha Domain Motor Camp

~4 min drive

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Kitakita Falls

~4 min drive

Conditions and forecast

Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Chateau Mosquito Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.