Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Auckland > West Auckland > Whatipu
Whatipu
- Location
- Take Titirangi Rd right through Titirangi Village to the roundabout, take Huia Rd through to Huia. Continue on to Whatipu Rd for access to Whatipu at end of Whatipu Rd.
- Description
The Whatipu area is a Scientific Reserve owned by the Department of Conservation and managed on behalf by the Auckland Regional Council.
It is a spectacular area of coastal dunes and wetlands. It is also the breeding ground for endangered species such as the New Zealand Dotterel. Due to its status as a scientific reserve no dogs are permitted at Whatipu.
Swimming is not recommended at Whatipu beach as the surf and tidal conditions are extremely dangerous.
Caves Track
From the car park, cross the wooden footbridge and walk past the information shelter. At a smaller footbridge to the left of the shelter, a signposted walk leads to a very large cave and several smaller caves.**Kura Track**This track follows the Whatipu Stream for a while and passes the Gibbons timber mill site, which is a significant part of Auckland’s industrial past.
- Level
- Hard
- Amenities
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- Carpark
- Historical
- Lookouts
- Plant Life
- Tramping
- Source
- www.arc.govt.nz
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