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Edwin Mitchelson Track
 ½ hour / 1.1 km
Lookout Track
 ½ hour / 0.7 km
Maukatia/Maori Bay Track
< ¼ hour / 0.2 km
Quarry Track
 ¼ hour / 0.45 km
Takapu Refuge Walk
 ½ hour / 0.8 km

Muriwai

Tracks

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Edwin Mitchelson Track
Walking track

From Oaia Road, track descends through regenerating coastal forest to Lookout Track (20 minutes) then continues to Edwin Mitchelson Road. Spectacular views north up Muriwai Beach.

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:
1.1 km
Time:
0.5 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.

Park opening hours:

Summer:
7:30am - 9:30pm
Winter:
8:00am - 7:00pm

Weekend opening hours:

Summer:
7:30am - 9:30pm
Winter:
8:00am - 7:00pm

Public holiday opening hours:

Summer:
7:30am - 9:30pm
Winter:
8:00am - 7:00pm

How to get to Muriwai

Follow State Highway 16 to Waimauku. Turn left into Muriwai Rd and continue to the park.

Distance from Auckland CBD: 45 km

  
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