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Beaches

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Beaches

At Huia and Little Huia there is a beautiful tidal bay.

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Swimming

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Swimming

Huia is a safer spot for swimming compared to other beaches in the Waitakere Ranges.

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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.

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Dogs

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Dogs

Dogs are allowed but must be on a lead.

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Tracks

McDonald McLean Walk
30 minutes / 0 km

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McDonald McLean Walk

Walk
Time: 30 minutes
Distance: 0 km

Visitors who take this easy climb to the summit will be rewarded with spectacular views over the Waitakere Ranges, Manukau Harbour and the dangerous sandbar that lies across the harbour entrance. A view of Mt Egmont, Taranaki is possible on a clear day.

Pram friendly: No

Manukau Timber Company Heritage Walk
30 minutes / 0 km

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Manukau Timber Company Heritage Walk

Walk
Time: 30 minutes
Distance: 0 km

Beginning at the Huia Heritage Museum follow this interpretive trail over farmland along the foreshore. The walk links sites of the Manukau Timber Company which logged kauri in the area in the 1890’s and had a busy timber mill operating in Whatipu.

Pram friendly: No

Karamatura Loop Walk
60 minutes / 2 km

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Karamatura Loop Walk

Walk
Time: 60 minutes
Distance: 2 km

This circular walks begins from the Karamatura Valley picnic area and passes through forest with great views and impressive northern rata.

Pram friendly: No

Omanawanui Track
135 minutes / 3 km

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Omanawanui Track

Walk
Time: 135 minutes
Distance: 3 km

This is one of the most outstanding tracks in the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. The initial part of the track climbs steadily from the car park to Omanawanui Trig (a 30 minute walk) which provides amazing views of the Manukau Harbour and Tasman Sea.

Pram friendly: No

Farley Track/Kakamutua Ridge/Parau Track circuit
150 minutes / 3 km

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Farley Track/Kakamutua Ridge/Parau Track circuit

Walk
Time: 150 minutes
Distance: 3 km

A loop that starts at the swing bridge over Huia Stream and follows the side stream to a small waterfall. The track ascends to its highest point on Kakamatua Ridge Track then descends to Parau track. From here the walk is downhill to the swing bridge, with an optional detour to the Lower Huia Dam. Wet and muddy in winter.

Pram friendly: No