Hillary Trail

Waitakere Ranges

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Hillary Trail

Time - 4 days

A four day walk that covers spectacular coastal scenery. All within an hours drive of Auckland city.

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Auckland Council

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North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland

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-36.9467026731389

174.606835746765

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-36.9467026731389
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174.606835746765

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Track Duration	8+ hours (incl overnight) Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 8+ hours (incl overnight) These walks generally have overnight options. And often the track's end point is different from the start point.
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.
Track Length	20km and Beyond Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond	Track Length What is the physical length of this track? 20km and Beyond
DOC Track Category	Tramping track DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? Tramping track Challenging day or multi-day tramping/hiking. Track is mostly unformed with steep, rough or muddy sections. Suitable for people with good fitness. Moderate to high level backcountry (remote areas) skills and experience, including navigation and survival skills required. Track has markers, poles or rock cairns. Expect unbridged stream and river crossings. Tramping/hiking boots required.
Track Accommodation	Campsite Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Campsite At least one campsite is available on this track to stay at overnight.	Track Accommodation What type of accommodation is available on this walking track? Campsite At least one campsite is available on this track to stay at overnight.
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Really nice and beautiful hike between Karekare and Piha.
Awesome scenery over the rough sea of the west coast. Fitness level = recreational.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2016

Tommy Mannien
Quite different from english paths.
Visitor centre great, impressed with surfacing and accessibility.

Reviewed over 3 years ago and experienced in February 2012

Verne Heath

Hillary Trail

Hillary Trail

Waitakere Ranges

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Hillary Trail

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Auckland Council

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