Tramping track
Easy gravel track leaves Piha Road, just before Karekare Road turnoff and descends to Ussher Cross (30 minutes). It continues across Glen Esk Stream, climbs a ridge and continues up gentle grade along the south side of a ridge through young kauri groves to Home Track.
Winstone Track details
What to expect
Suitable for people of reasonable fitness and experience.
Tramping tracks will: |
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Consist of formed and drained surfaces.
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Be signposted at track entrances and key junctions.
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Tramping tracks may: |
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Have structures in permanent wet areas but waterways will not generally be bridged.
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Tramping tracks may also have limited track information, and steep grades.
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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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