11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, clearing to fine in the morning, but returning at night. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
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1 / 6Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Beveridge to Arataki Track
This scenic bush track takes you from Exhibition Drive to the Arataki Visitor Centre, the gateway to the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.
Distance
1.89 km
Walking time
1 hour
Difficulty
Easy
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 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
12 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, becoming widespread for a time in the afternoon. Northwesterlies.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with isolated showers in the afternoon and evening. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
A few showers clearing to fine in the afternoon. Northwesterlies.
15 October 2026
A few showers, some possibly heavy. Northerlies, turning westerly.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Beveridge to Arataki Track
Follow the Beveridge Track markers from the trailhead. This gravel track winds through beautiful native bush, with a mostly gentle gradient. Along the way, you’ll pass the historic Monkey Drive Tunnel, built in 1901 to carry a water pipe from the Upper Nihotupu Dam to a pump station in Western Springs. Enjoy sweeping views of the Manukau Harbour and Lower Nihotupu Dam as you go. Be sure to visit the Arataki Visitor Centre. The striking pou (carved post) at the entrance stands as a guardian of Arataki, and inside you’ll find whakairo (traditional carvings), exhibitions, and engaging nature displays. The Beveridge Track is a shared-use trail. Cyclists should be prepared to dismount on steeper sections and always give way to walkers. When combined with the Exhibition Track, it offers a safe and scenic walking and family cycling route from Titirangi to the Arataki Visitor Centre.
Essential information for Beveridge to Arataki Track
Animals: Dogs are allowed on leash . Smokefree regional parks: Our regional parks are smoke-free. Waste: All our regional parks are rubbish free. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave. Outdoor fires: It is illegal to light a fire outside in all public areas in the Auckland region. For more information about the park and track, head to the Auckland Council website .
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 Beveridge to Arataki Track
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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 . Level up in your outdoor knowledge with these interactive 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 Beveridge to Arataki Track
On leash only.
Before you walk Beveridge to Arataki 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.