Arataki Visitor Centre via Exhibition Drive Path

Place: Waitakere Ranges

City & Country: Auckland, NZ

Distance ~ 14 KMs

Time took to complete hiking ~ 4 hours

Route type: Out & Back

Hiking buddies: Five

Description

This scenic bush track takes you from Exhibition Drive to the Arataki Visitor Centre, the gateway to the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park. It's a shared track – so remember to look out for walkers if you're riding. Relax on the back decks of the visitor centre and take in the incredible views.

Route type

Enjoy this 14-km out-and-back trail near Auckland, Auckland. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 hours to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, mountain biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. 

Map

From Auckland CBD, the distance to the Exhibition Drive is around 22 km, and it would take approximately 40 mins to reach there.

 

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