11 October 2026
Cloudy periods. Showers developing at night. Westerlies.
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1 / 15Cascade Kauri Park
Te Piringa ( Auckland City Walk)
A loop track that follows the Waitākere River and winds through beautiful native bush. The track features a mix of wide boardwalk and gravel sections.
Distance
2.14 km
Walking time
40 min
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 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 Te Piringa ( Auckland City Walk)
A loop track that follows the Waitākere River and winds through beautiful native bush. The track features a mix of wide boardwalk and gravel sections. This part of Te Wao Nui a Tiriwa (the Great Forest of Tiriwa) has been a sanctuary for people, native trees and wildlife, for centuries. Fights to protect the forest from timber millers and recently from a kauri-killing disease make it an especially significant place. The forest is lush, birds and bats are present, the track is almost flat and easy to walk, and there are vistas of a beautiful stream along the way.
Essential information for Te Piringa ( Auckland City Walk)
Animals: Dogs are prohibited in Cascade Kauri Park . 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 Te Piringa ( Auckland City Walk)
The main access to Cascade Kauri Park is via Falls Road, off Te Henga 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 Te Piringa ( Auckland City Walk)
No dogs allowed.
Before you walk Te Piringa ( Auckland City Walk)
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.