Trail Status - Weekend Only access to the Northern Section from 14 September 2026
Latest News and Updates
Summer Sunday Shuttles
We are stoked to announce three new dates for our Summer Hūnua Traverse Sunday Shuttles. 📆Sunday, 16 February📅Sunday, 16 March📅Sunday, 13 April Email us today to register your interest and enjoy this 44.5km ride through the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park, encompassing...
Weekday closure from 6 January
Northern Section to close weekdays from Monday 6 January. Exotic forestry harvesting works have been confirmed to start on Monday 6 January 2025 for a period of approx five years. It means that from 6 January riders (and walkers and runners) won't be able to...
Hunua Traverse Weekend Shuttle
We're partnering with The Y Camp Adair to trial a Hūnua Traverse weekend shuttle on Sunday 20 October. Numbers are strictly limited: email hello@hunuatraverse.co.nz to book your seat ASAP.$50pp (with all proceeds going directly to The Y Camp Adair).Option One: Ride...
Important rider update: Restricted weekday access from January/February 2025
Updated November 2024 Watercare is phasing out forestry activities in the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park with the final portion of pine trees set to be harvested from Jan/Feb 2025 for a period of approx five years. Harvesting is concentrated in the Keeney Road area....
Two-wheeled trek takes in beauty of the Coast and Ranges
As featured in the Pohutukawa Coast Times, 9 August 2025 For cycle coach Janet Stark, being able to ride out of her driveway for a weekend away on her bike was something quite special. Janet recently spent a weekend cycling from Beachlands to Kaiaua via road, before...
900 runners set to descend on the Hūnua Traverse
On Sunday 9 June, the Auckland Trail Series descends on the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park. This running and walking event will see 900 competitors depart from the Upper Mangatawhiri Valley between 9-11am, utilising local roads and trails to complete courses ranging in...