10 October 2026
Cloud increasing, and showers developing this evening. Northeasterlies.
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1 / 4Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Huia Dam Track
The Huia Dam Track follows a wide gravel road connecting the Upper and Lower Huia Dams in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.
Distance
10.4 km
Walking time
4 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 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 Huia Dam Track
The Huia Dam Track follows a wide gravel road connecting the Upper and Lower Huia Dams in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park. The track begins alongside the Lower Dam, offering calm waters and forest views as you walk. It is generally flat with a few short, steep sections, making it suitable for a walk or a run that gives you a bit of a workout. Toward the end, the trail climbs to the top of the Upper Dam, rewarding you with excellent views across the reservoir and surrounding forest — well worth the extra effort. The track starts at the end of Huia Dam Road, where a car park is available for visitors.
Essential information for Huia Dam 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 Huia Dam Track
From Auckland , head west through New Lynn and Titirangi , then continue along Huia Road through Laingholm and Parau toward Huia. Just after the Huia one-way bridge , turn right onto Huia Dam Road . Follow the road to the Lower Huia Dam carpark . 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 . 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 Huia Dam Track
On leash
Before you walk Huia Dam 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.