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 / 84Hunua Ranges Regional Park
Cossey - Massey Loop Walk
Discover a favourite with visitors to the Hunua Ranges. This rewarding loop combines the Coseey Gorge Track with the Massey Track, offering stunning views, sparkling waters, and impressive native forest.
Distance
8 km
Walking time
3 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Allowed — check local rules
Wheelchair access
Not marked friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Large slip at the top of Cossey Access Track
There is a detour on the top section of this track due to a large slip. The track is still open, but please use the road while work to undertake repairs is carried out. Check the signs showing the detour route.
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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Cossey - Massey Loop Walk on the map
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Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
About Cossey - Massey Loop Walk
The track can be walked in either direction, and involves linking Cossey Gorge Track with Massey Track to create this rewarding loop walk. The track is metalled, but is steep in places. Enjoy beautiful views, impressive native forest, sparkling waters and giant kauri trees along the way.
Getting there for Cossey - Massey Loop Walk
The walk starts from the Hūnua Falls Parking area, located at the end of Falls Road. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there.
Kauri protection guide
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.
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 Cossey - Massey Loop Walk
On-leash
Before you walk Cossey - Massey Loop Walk
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.