Auckland · Hiking

Nihotupu Ridge Track

2.4 mi
round trip
1,540 ft
climb
1,146 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Nihotupu Ridge Track is an out-and-back trail, 2.4 miles each way (4.9 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand, inside Waitākere Ranges Regional Park. It runs between about 620 ft and 1,150 ft above sea level, with roughly 430 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Huia, about 2.1 miles north of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Peak, Bluff Hill and Goat Hill. Nihotupu Falls and Karamatura Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Barn Paddock Campground and Karamatura Valley Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 28 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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Beveridge Track

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Incline Track

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

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Summit Track

~3 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 2.2 miles each way (4.5 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand.

Conditions and forecast

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

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