10 October 2026
Cloud increasing, and showers developing this evening. Northeasterlies.
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Whangaparapara Tramline Track
The Tramline Track system traverses most of Great Barrier island at its widest point.
Distance
10.7 km
Walking time
6 hr
Difficulty
Advanced
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 10 Oct 2026, 4:55 pm
11 October 2026
Showers, possibly heavy, easing to the odd light shower by midday. Scattered rain developing late evening. Northwesterlies.
12 October 2026
Showers becoming isolated in the morning but remaining cloudy. Northwesterlies developing in the morning.
13 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers developing in the morning. Northwesterlies.
14 October 2026
Partly cloudy with isolated showers. Northwesterlies.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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Whangaparapara Tramline Track on the map
See the full route on the map
Explore the track route and surrounding area before you set out.
About Whangaparapara Tramline Track
The Tramline Track receives minimal upkeep - for fit trampers only. It can be walked in either direction. From its northeastern beginning on Aotea Road, the track follows the old tramline used by the Kauri Timber Company during the 1920s and 1930s. It is sometimes very steep and was a remarkable engineering feat of its time. It descends abruptly to Awana Stream and Waterfall before climbing steeply to a plateau and then dropping to Kaitoke Stream. Contine past the intersection with Peach Tree Track (part of the Aotea Track that leads to Mt Heale Hut ). The track crosses several creeks, crossing Forest Road and linking with the Whangaparapara tramline extension. The Pack Track shown on maps just before Kauri Falls is permanently closed. Continue on from here past Withey's Track (1 hr 30 min, ends on Forest Road - 3 unbridged streams) out to Whangaparapara Road.
Kauri protection guide
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 Whangaparapara Tramline Track
Start the track from Aotea Road or Whangaparapara Road using these Google Maps links 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 Whangaparapara Tramline Track
No dogs.
Before you walk Whangaparapara Tramline 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.