11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, clearing to fine in the morning, but returning at night. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
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1 / 26Hunua Ranges Regional Park
Wairoa Loop Track
The Wairoa Loop Track is a family-friendly walk through native forest with views of the impressive Hunua Ranges and both Wairoa and Mangatawhiri reservoirs
Distance
6.6 km
Walking time
3 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 10 Oct 2026, 11:01 pm
12 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, becoming widespread for a time in the afternoon. Northwesterlies.
13 October 2026
Partly cloudy, with isolated showers in the afternoon and evening. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
A few showers clearing to fine in the afternoon. Northwesterlies.
15 October 2026
A few showers, some possibly heavy. Northerlies, turning westerly.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Wairoa Loop Track on the map
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Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
About Wairoa Loop Track
From the Wairoa noticeboard, follow the track through regenerating forest to Repeater Road. At the junction, turn left and walk towards the repeater station. The track then descends down through mature forest. There is a short walk on your right to a lookout area. At the end of the descent, you will join the Wairoa Dam access road. Turn left, past the toilets and continue along the road past the suspension bridge. Take caution with road traffic.
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 Wairoa Loop Track
The walk starts from the Wairoa track carpark situated on Otau 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 Wairoa Loop Track
On-leash
Before you walk Wairoa Loop 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.