Auckland · Hiking

Forbes Track

0.7 mi
round trip: 802 ft
climb: 899 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Forbes Track is an out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.4 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand, inside Waitākere Ranges Regional Park. It runs between about 410 ft and 900 ft above sea level, with roughly 160 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Piha, about 1.9 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Maungaroa, Lion Rock and Simla. Kitakita Falls is within about 3 miles. For camping, Craw Campsite and Piha Domain Motor Camp 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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Te Piringā Walk

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Upper Nihotupu Walk

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Old Coach Road

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Goodfellow Track

~6 min drive

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Pukematekeo Track

~8 min drive

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Quarry Track

~1 min drive

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Centennial Track

~1 min drive

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Home Track

~2 min drive

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Waitakere Hut

~2 min drive

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Maungaroa

~2 min drive

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Kitakita Falls

~2 min drive

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Piha Domain Motor Camp

~3 min drive

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North Piha Beach

~4 min drive

Conditions and forecast

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