Cascade Kauri
- May 24, 2017
- 1 min read
A great place for exploring located 40 minutes from Auckland City. Cascade Kauri, Lake Wainamu and Fairy Falls are located in the northern part of the Waitakere Ranges and offer great places to explore. Walk through ancient forests, along streams and see giant Kauri trees, huge sand dunes and spectacular waterfalls.
Where: Access via golf course; Waitakere Regional Park
Time taken to walk:
Special Features:
Accessibility: Not accessible for wheelchairs or prams. Cellphone service throughout the walk.
Skill Required: Beginner/Advanced track with plenty of stairs.
Dog-Friendly: Dogs are not allowed on track unless they are for assistance purposes
Step Count: 6750 steps
Stairs Count: 586
Distance: 14.8km
The Cascade Kauri,
The track begins from the car park and heads towards a bridge to cross the river into the reserve. Then the track stretches through a beautiful piece of land surrounded by noisy wildlife. The path is surrounded by protected kauri and constant calls of the surrounding birds. The first half of the track is under the shelter of the trees with steps and boardwalks reflecting the effort put into making such a beautiful track. Once you reach the top of the hill the trees begin to clear and the stunning views are displayed. 100 steps later and a short walk along the beach, you reach the hut before it is time to venture back along the track in the opposite direction.
Extra tracks include a Low tide track which walks around the point.
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