I love walking in the Waitakere Ranges, especially where the bush meets the awesome black sands of the coast

Below are all the walks & hiking tracks in the Waitakere Ranges that we have gone out and done personally ourselves.

Walks are listed randomly and include full details along with stunning photos taken by us. You’ll find points of interest, track highlights, history, track quality, elevation and a personal run down on what we think about the walk.

The Waitakere Ranges in West Auckland is an inspiring place to explore with plenty of great walking trails.

List of all our walks in Waitakere Ranges

Cascade Walkway Auckland walks

Cascade Walkway

Auckland Region North Island Waitakere Ranges West Auckland

4 kms • 4 Hours • Medium

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Cornwallis Beach Walk

Cornwallis Beach Walk

Auckland Region North Island Waitakere Ranges West Auckland

2 kms • 1 Hour • Very Easy

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Walk out to the beach at Pararaha Point on the Gibbons Track in the Waitakere Ranges

Gibbons Track Walk

Auckland Region North Island Waitakere Ranges West Auckland

14 kms • 3 Hours • Medium • The Gibbons Track is one of our favourite walks in the Waitakere Ranges in Auckland © Freewalks.nz

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Upper Huia Reservoir |||||||Upper Huia Reservoir Walk

Upper Huia Reservoir Walk

Auckland Region North Island Waitakere Ranges West Auckland

17.00 kms • 4 Hours 30 Minutes Round Trip • Medium

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Waitakaere Dam Walk - Auckland - Copyright Freewalks.nz

Waitakere Dam Walk, Turn off for Waitakere Tramline Track Walk

Auckland Region North Island Waitakere Ranges West Auckland

6.50 km • 2 Hours • Easy • Waitakere Ranges • Auckland

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