10 October 2026
Cloud increasing, and showers developing this evening. Northeasterlies.
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Duder Whakakaiwhara Pa Walk
This walk branches off the Farm Loop onto the track to Whakakaiwhara Pa. This is an isolated and unusual triangular Maori pa site traversing the remains of a defensive ditch. Within the pa are remains of houses and pits (rua) used for storing kumara.
Distance
6.7 km
Walking time
3 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Not allowed
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, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, easing to the odd light shower by midday. Scattered rain developing late evening. Northwesterlies.
12 October 2026
Showers becoming isolated in the morning but remaining cloudy. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers developing in the morning. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Northwesterlies.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Duder Whakakaiwhara Pa Walk
This walk branches off the Farm Loop onto the track to Whakakaiwhara Pa. Follow the blue markers to the end of the peninsula. This is an isolated and unusual triangular Maori pa site traversing the remains of a defensive ditch. Within the pa are remains of houses and pits (rua) used for storing kumara. Return back via the Farm Loop past the red shed Trig site.
Essential information for Duder Whakakaiwhara Pa Walk
Animals: Dogs are not permitted. 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
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 Duder Whakakaiwhara Pa Walk
The walk starts from the carpark off North Road. Use this location in Google Maps to 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 Duder Whakakaiwhara Pa Walk
Prohibited
Before you walk Duder Whakakaiwhara Pa 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.