Auckland · Hiking

RGB Track

1.1 mi
round trip: 960 ft
climb: 992 ft
high point: Out and back
route

RGB Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand, inside Waitākere Ranges Regional Park. It runs between about 520 ft and 990 ft above sea level, with roughly 510 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Piha, about 2.9 miles northeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Simla, Smyth Corner and Kuataika. Wainamu Falls and Waitākere Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Craw Campsite and Pae o te Rangi Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 37 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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Te Piringā Walk

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Old Coach Road

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Fairy Falls Track

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Goodfellow Track

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Pukematekeo Track

~6 min drive

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Upper Nihotupu Walk

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Chateau Mosquito Track

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Simla Track

~1 min drive

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Robinson Ridge Track

~2 min drive

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Waitakere Hut

~3 min drive

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Maungaroa

~4 min drive

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Whites Beach

~4 min drive

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Piha Domain Motor Camp

~5 min drive

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Kitakita Falls

~5 min drive

Conditions and forecast

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