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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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Comans Track
Walking track

From Ahu Ahu Track, track (rocky and steep in places) follows cliff-top above Mercer Bay with excellent views, then descends very steeply to saddle behind The Watchman, a short distance from Watchman Road.

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:
1.4 km
Time:
1.0 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.

Comans Track

Comans Track

Looking west from the start of the track over Union bay

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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