09 October 2026
Mainly fine, some cloud late morning and afternoon. Easterlies for a time afternoon and early evening.
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1 / 21Hunua Ranges Regional Park
Hūnua Suspension Bridge Track
From the suspension bridge, travel up the stairs and along the ridge towards Wairoa Dam. At the junction, go left descending down to the dam wall. Follow the road down to the picnic area and continue along the road back to the suspension bridge.
Distance
4.1 km
Walking time
1 ½ hours
Difficulty
Easy
Dogs
Allowed — check local rules
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 9 Oct 2026, 3:39 am
10 October 2026
Cloudy, but becoming fine for a time in the afternoon and evening. Northeasterlies developing in the morning.
11 October 2026
A few showers. Northerlies, turning westerly in the morning.
12 October 2026
Showers becoming isolated with longer fine breaks in the morning. Westerlies, dying out in the morning.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy, with isolated showers. Light winds.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Hūnua Suspension Bridge Track
Begin at the suspension bridge over Wairoa Stream, near the car park on Wairoa Reservoir Access Road (off Moumoukai Road). Take the Suspension Bridge Track through lush forest to a lookout platform above Wairoa Reservoir. Proceed to the Wairoa Cossey Track junction, turn right, and follow it back to the road. There's a great picnic area and public toilets on this route. Dogs are allowed on this track under control and on-leash, however must be kept away from the dam and water supply. To prevent the spread of kauri dieback, large sections of the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park are now closed. Please stay on the walking tracks, and follow the instructions to clean your shoes before and after your visit.
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 Hūnua Suspension Bridge Track
Start at the iconic suspension bridge over Wairoa Stream. The bridge is located near the car park on the Wairoa Reservoir Access Road (off Moumoukai 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 Hūnua Suspension Bridge Track
On-leash
Before you walk Hūnua Suspension Bridge 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.