Hūnua Traverse
Ride Experiences
The Hūnua Traverse is a
44.5-km two-way ride
A total elevation gain of 1,100m, encompassing public and private roads between Clevedon Village and Kaiaua on the Seabird Coast.
With two trail heads and five different entry points to the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park, there are a variety of different ways to experience the Hūnua Traverse. Please review our distance and elevation information to find a route that suits you.
Riding End to End
Experience the full end to end route, connecting Auckland and the Waikato via the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park. Read our end to end descriptions below and view the ride on Trailforks.
Other ride experiences in the Hūnua Traverse
If our end to end experience isn’t for you, fear not; The Hūnua Traverse offers a range of experiences for cyclists. Perhaps you’d like to turn your ride into a overnight adventure? Or perhaps you’d like to mix up some gravel and tar to create a loop ride? Or maybe you’d like to enjoy something a little lighter and less challenging. Click through to learn more and plan your ride.
Overnighting on the Hūnua Traverse
Stay in the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park
- Upper Mangatāwhiri Campground
- Mangatangi Trig Campground
- Lower Mangatāwhiri Campground
- Piggotts Hut
Loop Rides
Make a loop of it via connecting public roads
- Hūnua Traverse – Ness Valley loop: 28km
- Hūnua Traverse – Hūnua Village loop: 50km
- Tour de Ranges loop: 90km
Easy Rides
Rides suited for families or novice riders
- Ness Valley – Clevedon (mostly) downhill
- Hūnua Explorer