Auckland · Hiking

Cutty Grass Track

2.5 mi
round trip
1,040 ft
climb
1,318 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Cutty Grass Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.5 miles each way (4.9 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand, inside Waitākere Ranges Regional Park. It runs between about 1,050 ft and 1,320 ft above sea level, with roughly 430 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Piha, about 4.7 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ruaotuwhenua, Simla and Parekura Peak. Fairy Falls and Waitākere Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Ōpanuku Campsite and Auckland Sun Club are within about 6 miles. There are 34 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.

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~1 min drive

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~3 min drive

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~4 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 0.9 miles each way (1.8 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand.

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~7 min drive

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Ian Wells Track

~1 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 1.4 miles each way (2.8 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Walker Kauri Track

~2 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 0.4 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand.

Conditions and forecast

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

Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors