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Buck Taylor Track
 ¾ hour / 1.8 km
Cave Rock Track
 ¾ hour / 0.25 km
Comans Track
1 hour / 1.4 km
La Trobe Track
1 ½ hours / 3 km
Pohutukawa Glade Walk
< ¼ hour / 0.5 km
Taraire Track
 ½ hour / 0.9 km
Zion Hill Track
1.3 hours / 3.6 km
Zion Ridge Track
 ¾ hour / 1.4 km

Karekare

Tracks

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La Trobe Track
Tramping track

From Lone Kauri Road, down a gravelled access road, track starts on the right and follows along ridge between Company and Karekare Streams; track eventually descends steeply the north side of the ridge across Murdoch Stream and winds down to Karekare Road, 100m north of parking area.

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:
3.0 km
Time:
1.5 hours
Views:
Short branch track enroute leads to a viewpoint with panoramic views over Karekare and upper Karekare Valley.
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.

Start of La Trobe Track

Start of La Trobe Track

Park opening hours:

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

Weekend opening hours:

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

Public holiday opening hours:

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

How to get to Karekare

Head along the north-western motorway. Get off at Lincoln Rd. At the end of Lincoln Rd turn into Great North Rd. At first set of lights turn right into Henderson Valley Rd. At roundabout take Forest Hill Rd and drive to end. Turn right into West Coast rd. At end of West Coast Rd turn right into Scenic Drive. Take Piha Rd at junction 200m on. Karekare and Anawhata are signposted off Piha Rd.

Distance from Auckland CBD: 50 km

  
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