Arataki Visitor Centre

Exhibition Drive

Path

Exhibition Drive is one of the most popular tracks within the park. Originally a section of the tramline used for transporting supplies to the Upper Nihotupu Dam site from near Lopdell House in Titirangi. The track is now a flat gravel service road closed to public vehicles. In winter months it is a popular place for jogging and group walking. The lack of vehicles and wide flat surface also makes for a popular family cycling spot.

What to expect:

Paths will:

• have easy grades, with all-weather surfaces consisting of sealed, concrete or compacted gravel surfaces.
• be well sign-posted with directional signs at track entrances and junctions and have safety signs where required.

Paths may:

• have timber boardwalks and bridges over permanent waterways.
• have seats and viewing platforms at areas of interest.
• provide for limited mobility access at selected locations.

All paths should be suitable for people of most ages and fitness.

Distance:

3.2 km

Time:

0.75 hour

Views:

The track provides occasional views over Woodlands Park and Manukau Harbour.

Wheelchair access:

Yes - Exhibition Drive is a flat gravel service road and as such may be suitable for some wheel chairs. For more information please contact the Arataki Visitor Centre 09 817 0077.

Pram access:

Yes - Exhibition Drive is a flat gravel service road closed to public vehicle and popular with pram walking groups due to its all weather surface.

Cellphone coverage:

Coverage is available in set locations only for Vodafone service check, Vodafone coverage map, and for Telecom service check, Telecom coverage map

Toilets:

The closest public toilets are available at the Arataki Visitor Centre off Scenic Drive or at Titirangi.

Directions:
Parking is available at the disused Nihotupu Filter Station (located at the junction of Scenic Drive and Woodlands Park Road). The track follows an old gravelled road (originally a tramline). The track meets the south end of Shaw Road near halfway point and continues to a point overlooking Lower Nihotupu Reservoir at Mackies Rest.

Before you go:
Please read our advice for planning and enjoying your time in regional parks.

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.