WalkHidden gem

Cascade Kauri Park

Waitākere Ranges, Auckland

Short loop through old kauri, with a pretty waterfall on the stream.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
45 min

Cascade Kauri Park is a small reserve of mature kauri forest in the ranges, with a short loop to Cascade Falls. It is a quick, quiet one for a forest fix without a long hike. Check for track status as kauri dieback measures can close parts of the ranges.

Good to know

  • Clean boots at the stations
  • Allow 30 to 45 minutes
Best time
Weekday
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed and short gravel road, car park
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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