09 October 2026
Mainly fine, some cloud late morning and afternoon. Easterlies for a time afternoon and early evening.
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1 / 53Waitakere South Regional Park
Arataki Loop Track
The Arataki Loop Track combines three tracks: Beveridge Track, Pipeline Road and Slip Track to create a 2 hour loop.
Distance
6 km
Walking time
2 hours
Difficulty
Intermediate
Dogs
On-lead only
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
No active alerts found. Conditions can still change, so check again before leaving.
Weather outlook
Auckland forecast
Issued 9 Oct 2026, 3:39 am
10 October 2026
Cloudy, but becoming fine for a time in the afternoon and evening. Northeasterlies developing in the morning.
11 October 2026
A few showers. Northerlies, turning westerly in the morning.
12 October 2026
Showers becoming isolated with longer fine breaks in the morning. Westerlies, dying out in the morning.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy, with isolated showers. Light winds.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Arataki Loop Track
T he Arataki Loop Track combines three tracks: Beveridge to Arataki Track , Pipeline Road and Slip Track. If you would like to take the easier route, start by going down the Slip Track, along Pipeline Road to ascend gradually up the Beveridge Track. If you prefer a bit more of a challenge, you can do this loop in the reverse direction. Either way, it's a great bush walk, run or bike trail with views of the Lower Nihotupu Dam and the Manukau Harbour.
Essential information for Arataki Loop Track
Auckland Regional Parks are smoke-free and rubbish free. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.
Kauri protection guide
When visiting areas with healthy kauri trees, please make sure you follow these steps: Clean your footwear, tyres and equipment before and after visiting our kauri forests. If you are walking your dog, you should also make sure you clean their paws. Use cleaning stations every time you pass one while you are walking in a park. Stay on the tracks and keep off kauri roots. Stay away from closed tracks. Don't remove soil from, or bring soil into, areas with kauri trees.
Getting there for Arataki Loop Track
This track starts from the Arataki Visitor Centre, 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia, Waitakere. Use this location on Google Maps to help find your way there.
Helpful resources
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . We recommend trying these online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel
Dog access for Arataki Loop Track
Dogs allowed on leash.
Before you walk Arataki Loop Track
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.