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Auckland City Walk
1 hour / 1.5 km
Cascade Track
 ½ hour / 1 km
Fence Line Track
1 hour / 4.4 km
Lower Kauri Track
 ¾ hour / 1.9 km
Montana Heritage Trail
4 hours / 8 km
Robinson Ridge Track
1 ¼ hours / 2 km
Upper Kauri Track
1 ½ hours / 3.1 km
Whatitiri Track
1 hour / 2.9 km

Cascades

Tracks

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Robinson Ridge Track
Tramping track

From Cascade Track, track descends to and crosses a branch of Cascade Stream, then follows a long graded ascent to meet Fence Line Track.

What to expect:

Tramping tracks will:

  • consist of formed and drained surfaces.
  • be signposted at track entrances and key junctions.

Tramping tracks may:

  • have structures in permanent wet areas but waterways will not generally be bridged.

Tramping tracks may also have limited track information, and steep grades.

Suitable for people of reasonable fitness and experience.

Distance:
2.0 km
Time:
1.25 hours
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 - 8:30pm
Winter:
8:00am - 6:00pm

Weekend opening hours:

Summer:
7:30am - 8:30pm
Winter:
8:00am - 6:00pm

Public holiday opening hours:

Summer:
7:30am - 8:30pm
Winter:
8:00am - 6:00pm

How to get to Cascades

Head along Scenic Drive. Fairy Falls are located on eastern slopes of the Waitakere Ranges about 5 km north of the Arataki Visitor Centre. Cascade Kauri and Lake Wainamu are on the Bethells Road. Take Falls Road to Cascade/Kauri.

Distance from Auckland CBD: 50 km

  
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