10 October 2026
Cloud increasing, and showers developing this evening. Northeasterlies.
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1 / 11Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Exhibition Drive Track
A scenic bush track in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, with great views over the Manukau Harbour and Lower Nihotupu Reservoir.
Distance
3.18 km
Walking time
1 - 2 hours
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, 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 Exhibition Drive Track
The Exhibition Drive Track begins beside the Watercare reservoir. There is parking available here, but it’s a popular spot and the car park can fill quickly. The track follows a wide, compacted gravel surface and is mostly flat, making it ideal for walking, running, and cycling. Originally built as a tramway to lay the pipeline from the Upper Nihotupu Dam to the city, Exhibition Drive was later widened into a road, opening the Waitākere Ranges to recreation pursuits. Keep an eye out for information posts along the way. They highlight some of the intriguing, often-overlooked features of Exhibition Drive’s history and surroundings. At the turnaround point, enjoy impressive views over the Lower Nihotupu Reservoir and Manukau Harbour. If you're keen to keep exploring, continue along the Beveridge to Arataki Track to reach the Arataki Visitor Centre.
Essential information for Exhibition Drive 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 Exhibition Drive Track
The track starts at the intersection of Woodlands Park Road and Scenic Drive, Titirangi Use this location in 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 . 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 Exhibition Drive Track
Dogs on leash only.
Before you walk Exhibition Drive 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.