Park activities
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Abseiling
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Abseiling
Huia has a 10 metre natural abseil from a mixed earth and timber platform. There is a 15 min walk from the Karamatura carpark.
- Bird watching
- Boating
- Camping - backpack
- Camping - vehicle based
- Dog walking with restrictions
- Farm Animals - Viewing
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Fishing
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Fishing
Remember that fishing on the west coast an be dangerous, waves are unpredictable. Always wear a lifejacket.
- Lamb feeding (seasonal)
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Orienteering
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Orienteering
The course covers the farm and surrounding valley area at Karamatura. The course is of easy to medium difficulty and suitable for instructing. Maps are available from the ranger station and the Arataki Visitor Centre.
- Picnics
- Sightseeing
- Swimming
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Walks (1 hour or more)
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Walks (1 hour or more)
For the more adventurous try the Farley Track/Kakamutua Ridge/Parau Track circuit.
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Walks (less than 1 hour)
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Walks (less than 1 hour)
There are a few short walks on offer to explore Huia, through Karamatura Valley, up the hill on the Mt Donald McLean walk, or the historic Manukau Timber Company heritage walk.
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Wedding / civil union
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Wedding / civil union
Locations around the Huia foreshore and the Karamatura Valley provide stunning backdrops for relationship ceremonies. There are also numerous accommodation options available for guests. A permit must be obtained prior to commencement. Some locations are very popular over the summer months and early booking is recommended. Please contact the Arataki Visitor Centre on 09 817 0077 to discuss your requirements.
Tracks
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Bob Gordon Track
¾ hour / 1.4 km -
Christies Track
1 ¼ hours / 1.8 km -
Con Bryan Track
< ¼ hour / 0.3 km -
Crusher Pipe Track
< ¼ hour / 0.8 km -
Donald McLean Track
¾ hour / 2.2 km -
Farley Track
1 ¾ hours / 3.2 km -
Fletcher Track
1 ½ hours / 3.1 km -
Goat Hill Track
½ hour / 0.2 km -
Hamilton Track
1 ½ hours / 2.8 km -
Huia Dam Road
1 ¼ hours / 6 km -
Kakamatua Ridge Track
½ hour / 1.2 km -
Karamatura Loop Walk
1 hour / 2.4 km -
Karamatura Track
1 hour / 2 km -
Lower Nihotupu Dam Road
½ hour / 1.3 km -
Manukau Bar View Walk
< ¼ hour / 0.2 km -
Manukau Timber Company Heritage Trail
½ hour / 0.9 km -
Mt Donald McLean Walk
½ hour / 0.5 km -
Nihotupu Ridge Track
2 ¼ hours / 4.2 km -
Nugget Track
1 hour / 2 km -
Panto Track
1 ¼ hours / 3.1 km -
Parau Track
3 ¾ hours / 6.2 km -
Pipeline Road
½ hour / 2 km -
Pipeline Track
½ hour / 0.9 km -
Puriri Ridge Track
¾ hour / 2 km -
Smiths Road
½ hour / 1.4 km -
Summit Track
1 ¾ hours / 2.6 km -
Tom Thumb By-Pass Track
¼ hour / 0.6 km -
Tom Thumb Track
¾ hour / 1.6 km -
Twin Peaks Track
2 ½ hours / 3 km -
Upper Huia Dam Track
1 ½ hours / 4 km -
Walker Ridge Track
1 ½ hours / 2.8 km -
Zig-Zag Track
½ hour / 1.2 km
