11 October 2026
Cloudy periods. Showers developing at night. Westerlies.
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1 / 26Hunua Ranges Regional Park
Hūnua Suspension Bridge - Wairoa Loop Circuit
This is a very popular loop for day visitors seeking a longer trip but keeping to well formed tracks. It features a number of scenic view points and covers a lot of native forest.
Distance
9 km
Walking time
4 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 11 Oct 2026, 4:35 pm
12 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with rain, mainly south of Whangaparaoa where it may be heavy. Easing in the afternoon then clearing early evening but cloudy periods remaining. Westerlies.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, clearing to fine in the morning. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, clearing to fine in the morning. Northwesterlies.
15 October 2026
A few showers, turning to rain for a time. Northerlies, turning westerly in the morning.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Hūnua Suspension Bridge - Wairoa Loop Circuit
This is a very popular loop for day visitors seeking a longer trip but keeping to well formed tracks. It features a number of scenic view points and covers a lot of native forest. After parking on Otau Road, make your way to the start of either Suspension Bridge Track or Wairoa Loop track and complete the circuit in either direction. All tracks are metalled and very well formed, though there are moderate climbs on each track so a reasonable level of fitness is still required. Take care to familiarise yourself with the locations of the entry and exit points of each track and follow signs.
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 - Wairoa Loop Circuit
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 - Wairoa Loop Circuit
On-leash
Before you walk Hūnua Suspension Bridge - Wairoa Loop Circuit
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.