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Kakamatua Inlet Track
 ½ hour / 0.2 km
Monument Track
< ¼ hour / 0.2 km
Nihotupu Ridge Track
2 ¼ hours / 4.2 km
Orpheus Graves Walk
< ¼ hour / 0.05 km

Cornwallis

Tracks

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Nihotupu Ridge Track
Tramping track

From east end of Parau Track, track follows along undulating ridge between the Kakamatua and Nihotupu watersheds, then descends steeply to west end of Parau Track. Poorly defined in parts.

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:
4.2 km
Time:
2.25 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 Cornwallis

Take the North-Western Motorway to the Great North Rd Exit. Follow Great North Rd onto Ash St which leads onto Rata St. Take Titirangi Road right through Titirangi Village to the roundabout, take Huia Road and Cornwallis is signposted off it.

Distance from Auckland CBD: 30 km

  
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