Auckland · Hiking

Robinson Ridge Track

1.2 mi
round trip: 851 ft
climb: 1,008 ft
high point: Out and back
route

Robinson Ridge Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.2 miles each way (2.5 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand, inside Ark in the Park. It runs between about 390 ft and 1,010 ft above sea level, with roughly 180 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. The nearest town is Te Henga / Bethells Beach, about 3.8 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Simla, Smyth Corner and Pukematekeo. Waitākere Falls and Kelly Stream Waterfall are within about 3 miles. For camping, Pae o te Rangi Campground and Craw Campsite are within about 6 miles. There are 32 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 · Old Coach Road · Te Piringā Walk · Fairy Falls Track

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Te Piringā Walk

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Fairy Falls Track

~3 min drive

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Pukematekeo Track

~4 min drive

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Goodfellow Track

~4 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 0.7 miles each way (1.3 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Upper Nihotupu Walk

~5 min drive

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Piha Valley Track

~6 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 1.3 miles each way (2.6 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Sisam Track

~2 min drive

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Simla Track

~2 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Lower Kauri Track

~2 min drive

An out-and-back trail, 1.1 miles each way (2.2 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand.

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Waitākere Falls

~2 min drive

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Waitakere Hut

~4 min drive

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Pukematekeo

~4 min drive

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Lake Wainamu Beach

~5 min drive

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Piha Domain Motor Camp

~7 min drive

Conditions and forecast

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