Auckland · Hiking

Selwyn Ridge Track

A 0.4-mile loop in Auckland, New Zealand.

0.4 mi
loop
104 ft
climb
145 ft
high point
Loop
route

Selwyn Ridge Track is a 0.4-mile loop in Auckland, New Zealand. It runs between about 40 ft and 140 ft above sea level, with roughly 100 ft of climbing over the route. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Auckland, about 4.1 miles east of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Ōrākei Basin, Ōrākei and Maungarahiri / Little Rangitoto. For camping, Charcoal Burner's Camp is within about 6 miles. There are 11 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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Conditions and forecast

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

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