Tracks

Mangatangi Ridge Track

Mangatangi Ridge Track is located in Hunua Ranges regional park

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Route

Mangatangi Ridge Track starts off Rata Ridge Track. The track begins with a steep climb onto the main ridge and heads toward the highest point in the Hunua Ranges, Mt Kohukohunui. Views of the Coromandel Peninsula and the Firth of Thames can be experienced. The track descends east to the Mangatangi River and then climbs steeply toward the Kohukohunui Track. This track is remote and rugged and suitable for experienced trampers only. Note that in bad weather, visibility can be reduced to zero.

Mangatangi Ridge Track details

Regional park: Click here for information about 'Hunua Ranges' (including gate opening hours)
Distance: 9.1 km
Time: 6 hours 0 minutes
Wheelchair access: No
Pram access: No

What to expect

Lightly cut marked or unmarked tracks, often steep. Streams and rivers may be unbridged. Boots are recommended. Suitable for fit, well equipped and experienced walkers.

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 Hunua Ranges tracks

Mangatawhiri Challenge Track Mangatawhiri Challenge Track 2 hour - 15 km Follow the Waterline Keeney Road Track until turning off on a single track. The route undulates along a ridge with excellent views of the Mangatäwhiri and Wairoa reservoirs.
Moumoukai Farm Track Moumoukai Farm Track 1.75 hour - 15 km Moumoukai Fram Track is a medium grade track that detours off the Valley Loop Track 3.5km from the carpark. It winds through areas once cleared for farming where regenerating kanuka now borders the remaining paddocks.
Upper Moumoukai MTB Skills Area Upper Moumoukai MTB Skills Area Located 200m from the Upper Moumoukai car park is a mountain bike skills area.
Valley Loop Track Valley Loop Track 1.5 hour - 14 km This easy grade loop follows Mangatangi Hill Road, Graeme White Road and Moumoukai Valley Road. Metal roads form a loop with shady spots for picnics; there are also some good swimming holes in the river.
Ernies Track Ernies Track 4 hour - 6.2 km Ernies Track starts from Waterline Road and descends through regenerating bush before following the western edge of the Mangatāwhiri Dam. Continue through bush, across swamps, gullies and the Mangatāwhiri River.
Mangatangi Ridge Track Mangatangi Ridge Track 6 hour - 9.1 km Mangatangi Ridge Track starts off Rata Ridge Track. The track begins with a steep climb onto the main ridge and heads toward the highest point in the Hunua Ranges, Mt Kohukohunui.
Mine Road Track Mine Road Track 1.3 hour - 2.1 km Mine Road Track begins 200m south of the start of the Kohukohunui Track, at the end of Mine Road and descends steeply through indigenous forest to the Mangatāwhiri River. It then crosses the river and rises quickly to the Upper Mangatāwhiri Track.
Upper Mangatawhiri Track Upper Mangatawhiri Track 3 hour - 4.8 km Passing through indigenous forest, the Upper Mangatawhiri Track extends along the main ridge line through rugged and remote terrain from the Kohukohunui Track to Ernies Track. Suitable for experienced trampers only.
Lilburne Road Track Lilburne Road Track 1.3 hour - 5.1 km Starting at the beginning of Lilburne Road at the top of the Mangatawhiri Dam wall, the Lilburne Road Track passes through regenerating farmland with views of the Mangatawhiri Dam.
Lower Mangatawhiri Track Lower Mangatawhiri Track 4 hour - 6.4 km Starting at the top of Moumoukai Road, this track closely follows the park boundary and an exotic forest before descending to the Lower Mangatāwhiri. Follow an old bulldozed track crossing farmland and the Mangatāwhiri River.
Track Partially Closed Mangatangi Trig Track Mangatangi Trig Track 3 hour - 3.9 km The section west of Workman Road to the Mangatangi Trig has been closed to protect the Kauri found in this area of the park. Please contact the sector office for the most up to date information. Please visit www.kauridieback.co.nz for more information.
Pukapuka Track Pukapuka Track 4 hour - 6.4 km Pukapuka track starts from the top of the Mangatangi Hill Road, and meanders through regenerating bush, grasslands and former farmland.
Rata Ridge Track Rata Ridge Track 2 hour - 3.8 km Off Lilburne Road, follow the Rata Ridge Track as it passes through mature native forest before descending towards the Konini Stream above the head of the Mangatangi Dam.
Suspension Bridge Track Suspension Bridge Track 1.5 hour - 3.5 km The loop combines the Suspension Bridge Track with part of the Wairoa Cossey Track. Start at the suspension bridge over the Wairoa Stream near the carpark on the Wairoa Reservoir Access Road (off Moumoukai Road).
Wairoa Loop Track Wairoa Loop Track 3 hour - 6.5 km The Wairoa Loop Track climbs steeply from the south side of the Wairoa picnic site (off Moumoukai Road) to a lookout platform 1.5km from the entrance. The lookout is a short distance from the main track and provides magnificent views.
Track Partially Closed Workman Track Workman Track 6 hour - 10.2 km There is a detour due to Kauri dieback, taking you from Workman Road up and across the Mangatangi Dam face, following the old service road, quickly rising through regenerating bush and pasture to Mt Workman.
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