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Anawhata Beach Track
1 hour / 0.7 km
Browne Track
< ¼ hour / 0.5 km
Centennial Track
1 ¼ hours / 3 km
Chateau Mosquito Track
1 hour / 2.3 km
Cutty Grass Track
1 ¼ hours / 3.6 km
Hettig Track
< ¼ hour / 0.5 km
Kuataika Track
2 ¼ hours / 5.2 km
McElwain Lookout Track
< ¼ hour / 1 km
Pole Line Track
< ¼ hour / 0.8 km
RGB Track
1 hour / 2 km
Ridge Road Track
1 ½ hours / 3 km
Rose Track
1 hour / 1.2 km
Simla Track
1 hour / 1.7 km
Sisam Track
 ¾ hour / 1.6 km

Anawhata

Tracks

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McElwain Lookout Track
Walking track

From opposite parking area along Anawhata Road, track leads uphill along easy grade to wooden lookout platform with steps (15 minutes), giving views of upper Piha Valley and coast to Muriwai. Walk then descends easily on opposite side to Quarry Track.

What to expect:

Walking tracks will:

  • have easy to moderate grades with drained surfaces, generally consisting of a compacted and drained surfaces.
  • be well sign-posted with directional signs at track entrances and junctions and have safety signs where required.

Walking tracks may:

  • have steps on excessively steep areas.
  • have timber boardwalks and bridges over permanent wet areas and waterways.
  • have seats and maintained views at areas of interest.
  • Walking tracks should be suitable for people with reasonable fitness levels.

Distance:
1.0 km
Time:
0.3 hour
Wheelchair access:
No
Pram access:
No

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.

Park opening hours:

Summer:
7:30am - 9:00pm
Winter:
7:30am - 7:30pm

Weekend opening hours:

Summer:
7:30am - 9:00pm
Winter:
7:30am - 7:30pm

Public holiday opening hours:

Summer:
7:30am - 9:00pm
Winter:
7:30am - 7:30pm

How to get to Anawhata

From Auckland City, use SH 16 (North West motorway) Exit at Great North Rd. Follow Great North Rd, Ash St, Rata St, Titirangi Rd to Titirangi Village. At the end of the village, go through roundabout on to Scenic Drive. Follow Scenic Drive until the Piha turnoff is reached. Follow Piha Rd until Anawhata Rd (first road on right hand side). Follow Anawhata Rd until the end(Anawhata Rd is gravel and very narrow and winding – please take care).

Distance from Auckland CBD: 40 km

  
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