Auckland · Hiking

Simla Track

1.0 mi
round trip
737 ft
climb
1,072 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Simla Track is an out-and-back trail, 1.0 miles each way (2.0 miles round trip) in Auckland, New Zealand, inside Waitākere Ranges Regional Park. It runs between about 420 ft and 1,070 ft above sea level, with roughly 680 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 2.9 miles southeast of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Smyth Corner, Simla 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 35 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 Simla Track for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.

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