Collection of walks to explore Waiheke Island and discover its natural beauty. On Te Ara Hura walking track network you can explore the coastline, pass through native bush and visit historic sites. There's a range of walks, from short and easy through to
OSM map layer · LineString
-36.80, 175.07 · rel 6170321
-36.80, 175.07 · rel 6170321
Te Ara Hura
A 82,5 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Auckland.
Loop walk
start = finish · Auckland
82,5km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
26
views
4
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
4× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · The story
What makes this route special
03 · 15 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× Attraction
2× ruins
4× viewpoint
1× summit
Peacock Sky
Attraction ·
52 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Allpress Olive Groves Tasting Room
Attraction ·
53 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Mokemoke
ruins ·
102 m off route
0,0 km
0%
April Arcade
Attraction ·
131 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Jurassic Ridge Vineyard
Attraction ·
159 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Te Whau vineyard
Attraction ·
163 m off route
0,0 km
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Waiheke Wings
Attraction ·
183 m off route
0,0 km
0%
World War 2 Observation Post
viewpoint ·
198 m off route
0,0 km
0%
EcoZip Adventures
Attraction ·
235 m off route
0,0 km
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Ostend Market
Attraction ·
237 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Epiphany Point
viewpoint ·
247 m off route
0,0 km
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Rangiona
summit ·
271 m off route
0,0 km
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Te Pūtiki o Kahumatamomoe
ruins ·
276 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Kauri Grove
viewpoint ·
461 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Puke ō kai
viewpoint ·
on the route
82,5 km
100%
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Start
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Te Ara Hura is 82.5 km long.
At an average walking pace, Te Ara Hura takes approximately 20h 31min to complete.
Yes, Te Ara Hura is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Te Ara Hura starts near coordinates -36.7978, 175.1127.
Te Ara Hura is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.
Te Ara Hura is maintained and managed by Auckland Council.