Waitakere Ranges
436 Votes Currently Open- Address: Waitakere Ranges, Piha 0772, New Zealand, Auckland Map
- Timings: 24-hrs Details
- Time Required: 07:00 Hrs
- Tags: Outdoors, Family And Kids, Adventure, Nature
Located 25 kilometre away from Auckland, the Waitakere Ranges touches an elevation of 1555 feet and offers a breath-takingview of the coastline of New Zealand. The range is nothing short of an adventure with major surf beaches, waterfalls, reserves, parks, flora and fauna- that come together to offer the heart of New Zealand.
Highlights include:
- Lion Rock at Piha
- Black Sand beaches near Taranaki
- Muriwai
- TeHenga (Bethells Beach)
- Kitekite track that include scenic waterfall, pools and streams and need about 45 minutes to explore.
If you are driving, take a ride from Titrangi to Swanson.
Waitakere Ranges Travel Tips
- Carry bottled drinking water and snacks.
- Do wear sturdy shoes for the hike.
- Wearing sunscreen will be helpful.
- You can start your visit from Arataki Visitor Centre where you can take track maps and enjoy the panoramic views.
- Do rent a Car to make the most of the trip or opt for a trip by a local tour organiser if you don’t want to explore the place individually.
Entrance Ticket Details For Waitakere Ranges
- Admission to the place is Free.
Waitakere Ranges Hours
Timings of Arataki Visitor Centre:
1st May to 31st August:
- Monday - Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 9.00 am – 5:00 pm
1st September to 30th April:
- Monday - Friday: 9.00 am – 5:00 pm
- Saturday & Sunday: 9.00 am – 5:00 pm
Pedestrian access to the center is open 24 hours.
How to Reach Waitakere Ranges
- By Bus: Woodlands Park Rd and Manuka (located 12 kilometers away)
- By Taxi
- By renting a Car.
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- Waitakere Ranges Address: Waitakere Ranges, Piha 0772, New Zealand, Auckland
- Waitakere Ranges Timing: 24-hrs
- Time required to visit Waitakere Ranges: 07:00 Hrs
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0.7/10
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6.77% of people who visit Auckland include Waitakere Ranges in their plan
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436 Times
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07 AM - 08 AM
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46.61% of people start their Waitakere Ranges visit around 07 AM - 08 AM
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7 Hrs
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People usually take around 7 Hrs to see Waitakere Ranges
91.08% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting Waitakere Ranges
People normally club together Cornwall Park and One Tree Hill while planning their visit to Waitakere Ranges.