Auckland · Hiking

River Track

1.2 mi
round trip
972 ft
climb
595 ft
high point
Out and back
route

River Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand, inside Hūnua Ranges Regional Park. It runs between about 370 ft and 600 ft above sea level, with roughly 470 ft of climbing one way. Most of the way is gravel. The nearest town is Kaiaua, about 7.9 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pukapuka, Mangatangi and Neary Peak. For camping, Repeater Campground and Upper Mangatawhiri Campground are within about 6 miles. There are 22 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.

Conditions and forecast

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

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