09 October 2026
Mainly fine, some cloud late morning and afternoon. Easterlies for a time afternoon and early evening.
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1 / 7Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Lake Wainamu Track
The Lake Wainamu Track provides a enjoyable route to the picturesque Lake Wainamu.
Distance
4.2 km
Walking time
1 - 4 hours
Difficulty
Intermediate
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 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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Lake Wainamu Track on the map
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About Lake Wainamu Track
The Lake Wainamu Track offers an easy and scenic route to the picturesque Lake Wainamu. Beginning at the car park off Bethells Road, the track follows the Waiti Stream and crosses over sand dunes, providing beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. The track is approximately 2 kilometres long and takes around 30 minutes to walk one way, depending on your pace. It's suitable for most fitness levels, though some sections require crossing soft sand dunes. Follow the orange trail markers along the stream and over the dunes. At the end of the walk, you’ll arrive at Lake Wainamu, where you’ll find a sweeping black sand beach and the calm, inviting waters of the lake.
Essential information for Lake Wainamu Track
Animals: Dogs are prohibited. 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 .
Getting there for Lake Wainamu Track
Park at the Lake Wainamu Car Park & Entrance. Use this location on 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 . 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 Lake Wainamu Track
No dogs allowed.
Before you walk Lake Wainamu 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.