Tracks

Walker Ridge Track

Walker Ridge Track is located in Huia regional park

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Tramping track

From Huia Ridge Track, Walker Ridge Track follows undulating ridge to the junction of Gibbons Track and Muir Track. There are several steep sections.

Walker Ridge Track details

Regional park: Click here for information about 'Huia' (including gate opening hours)
Distance: 2.8 km
Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Wheelchair access: No
Pram access: No

What to expect

Suitable for people of reasonable fitness and experience.

Tramping tracks will:
  • Consist of formed and drained surfaces.
  • Be signposted at track entrances and key junctions.
Tramping tracks may:
  • Have structures in permanent wet areas but waterways will not generally be bridged.
  • Tramping tracks may also have limited track information, and steep grades.

Security

Theft from vehicles is not common but unfortunately can happen. You should take the same reasonable precautions you take when parking at other locations and remember to lock your vehicle and take your valuables with you.

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All Huia tracks

Karamatura Loop Walk Karamatura Loop Walk 1 hour - 2.4 km A great way to spend an hour in the valley, the Karamatura Loop Walk is a suitable walk for families during most seasons. It is recommended that this circular walk be done in an anti-clockwise direction.
Manukau Bar View Walk Manukau Bar View Walk 0.16 hour - 0.2 km This is a short, level walk along a gravel track from Whatipu Road to the view of the Manukau Harbour entrance and bar.
Manukau Timber Company Heritage Trail Manukau Timber Company Heritage Trail ½ hour - 0.9 km The Manukau Timber Company Heritage Trail starts at the carpark beside Huia Settlers Museum and follows the fenceline to the foreshore.
Mt Donald McLean Walk Mt Donald McLean Walk ½ hour - 0.5 km This easy graded, gravel walk ascends from the parking area and circles to the summit. Viewing platforms give panoramic views of Auckland City, the southern Waitakere Ranges, and Manukau Harbour.
Track Closed Bob Gordon Track Bob Gordon Track ¾ hour - 1.4 km A loop from Donald McLean Track descends a ridge to sites of the Old Kauri Dam and Bushman’s camp on tributary of Whatipu Stream. The track then climbs back up the ridge on the opposite side of the stream to join Donald McLean Track.
Christies Track Christies Track 1.25 hour - 1.8 km Christies Trach drops steadily beside the gully from Summit Track near the western end of Upper Nihotupu Dam. There are some muddy patches. The track crosses Huia Stream just before a final short climb to Huia Dam Road.
Track Closed Crusher Pipe Track Crusher Pipe Track 0.3 hour - 0.8 km Crusher Pipe Track branches off Huia Dam Road crossing a stream to the right of water pipes, then climbs and widens to Smiths Road.
Donald McLean Track Donald McLean Track ¾ hour - 2.2 km From Mt Donald McLean parking area, this is a gravel track following undulating ridge to the Karamatura Forks.
Track Closed Farley Track Farley Track 1.75 hour - 3.2 km From Parau Track near the Huia Stream swing bridge, Farley Track passes over gently undulating ground with several bridge crossings over the stream to a small waterfall; from here, a graded track climbs to Kakamatua Ridge (45 minutes).
Fletcher Track Fletcher Track 1.5 hour - 3.1 km From Karamatura Loop Walk, Fletcher Track ascends a long steep spur with a short, steep climb to the main ridge where you can enjoy views over Huia. The track then continues along an undulating ridge to Donald McLean Track.
Goat Hill Track Goat Hill Track ½ hour - 0.2 km From ‘Tom Thumb’ Kauri on Twin Peaks Track, Goat Hill Track ascends steeply to the top of Goat Hill.
Hamilton Track Hamilton Track 1.5 hour - 2.8 km Hamilton Track climbs gently from Crusher Pipe Track to cross Summit Track (35 minutes). Enjoy the great views and large kauri trees as you continue down into the Nihotupu catchment to Nihotupu Dam Road end.
Kakamatua Ridge Track Kakamatua Ridge Track ½ hour - 1.2 km Kakamatua Ridge Track climbs undulating ridge from Farley Track to Parau Track.
Karamatura Track Karamatura Track 1 hour - 2 km The Karamatura Track climbs steeply over a short distance before descending to White Stream (branch to Karamatura Falls). It then ascends a steep, zig-zag section to spur which climbs easily to Donald McLean Track.
Track Closed Nihotupu Ridge Track Nihotupu Ridge Track 2.25 hour - 4.2 km From the east end of Parau Track, the Nihotupu Track follows along an undulating ridge between the Kakamatua and Nihotupu watersheds, then descends steeply to the west end of the Parau Track.
Track Closed Nugget Track Nugget Track 1 hour - 2 km Nugget Track climbs from the Upper Huia Dam through tall stands of kauri and podocarp forest to meet Huia Ridge Track. Some steep and slippery sections.
Panto Track Panto Track 1.25 hour - 3.1 km From the north side of Huia Road, 200m east of the Cornwallis Road turnoff; Panto track climbs to a clearing amongst pines, then forks right and narrows. The track follows the ridge to Parau Track.
Parau Track Parau Track 3.75 hour - 6.2 km From the grass area at the foot of the Lower Nihotupu Dam, the Parau Track ascends to the water tank on the flat-topped ridge, then follows a bulldozed track for 50m.
Pipeline Track Pipeline Track ½ hour - 0.9 km Pipeline Track is a wide track that branches off Pipeline Road to the junction of Slip Track. The track then narrows and continues over undulating ground, crossing a wooden bridge above the Nihotupu Stream just before reaching Nihotupu Dam Road.
Puriri Ridge Track Puriri Ridge Track ¾ hour - 2 km Starting 20m from the carpark along Donald McLean Track, Puriri Ridge track circuits the valley basin then follows an undulating ridge where you can enjoy good views, down to Whatipu Road.
Track Closed Summit Track Summit Track 1.75 hour - 2.6 km Summit Track follows a sharp ridge from the western end of the Upper Nihotupu Dam to cross Hamilton Track (40 minutes). The track then climbs steeply at first, then steadily to Nihotupu Ridge Track.
Tom Thumb By-Pass Track Tom Thumb By-Pass Track ¼ hour - 0.6 km Between Tom Thumb Track and Twin Peaks Track, the Tom Thumb by-pass track by-passes the ‘Tom Thumb’ Kauri and steep section of the Twin Peaks Track.
Tom Thumb Track Tom Thumb Track ¾ hour - 1.6 km Tom Thumb Track crosses Karamatura Stream then ascends steeply to lead around bluffs with views of the Manukau Harbour. Track continues over fairly even ground then climbs to meet Twin Peaks Track beside ‘Tom Thumb’ Kauri.
Track Partially Closed Twin Peaks Track Twin Peaks Track 2.5 hour - 3 km From the Lower Huia Dam Road, Twin Peaks Track ascends very steeply (with good views) to ‘Tom Thumb’ Kauri, then traverses Twin Peaks and Te Toiokawharu (highest point in the Waitakere Ranges – no view) and along undulating ridge to the Huia Ridge Track.
Upper Huia Dam Track Upper Huia Dam Track 1.5 hour - 4 km From the carpark on Piha Road, the Upper Huia Dam Track (narrow and rocky in places) follows the line of the old dam construction tramline. There are several small stream crossings and views of the first reservoir not far from the dam.
Walker Ridge Track Walker Ridge Track 1.5 hour - 2.8 km From Huia Ridge Track, Walker Ridge Track follows undulating ridge to the junction of Gibbons Track and Muir Track. There are several steep sections.
Con Bryan Track Con Bryan Track 0.3 hour - 0.3 km Fifty metres along from Huia Lookout Road, the steep Con Bryan track descends to a secluded, sandy beach.
Huia Dam Road Huia Dam Road 1.25 hour - 6 km From the locked gate on top of the Lower Huia Dam, a gravel road initially meanders beside the reservoir before climbing steeply over a small hill. It then follows the Huia Valley, by-passing Smiths Road and Christies Track to the Upper Huia Dam.
Lower Nihotupu Dam Road Lower Nihotupu Dam Road ½ hour - 1.3 km This is a section of private Watercare Services road open to pedestrian public. It runs from the Pipeline Track to the Hamilton Track.
Pipeline Road Pipeline Road ½ hour - 2 km Near the Huia Road and Exhibition Drive intersection, a pedestrian access road leads to the start of the Pipeline Track. Note: No access permitted along this road beyond this point.
Smiths Road Smiths Road ½ hour - 1.4 km Smiths Road forks right of Huia Dam Road, crosses the bridge over the headwaters of the Lower Huia Dam then climbs steadily to Crusher Pipe Track (20 minutes). The road then continues to the pipe tunnel (no exit).
Zig-Zag Track Zig-Zag Track ½ hour - 1.2 km From the parking area on Park Road, this gravel track descends the valley to Titirangi Beach Road.
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