The track goes through dense forest alongside the boulder-strewn Waitākere River. Photo: Diana Ward

Montana Heritage Trail, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park

August 2024

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Take a step back in time on this recently upgraded loop through the oldest and largest stand of kauri in the Waitākere Ranges.

The Montana Heritage Trail is the longest walk in Te Piringa/Cascade Kauri Park, which reopened in December 2023 after a six-year closure to upgrade tracks to limit the spread of kauri dieback and repair storm damage.  Local iwi Kawerau ā Maki is heavily involved in the rejuvenation and has gifted the area a new name […]
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Diana Ward

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Diana Ward

Diana Ward pairs her love of adventuring with storytelling. A career as director/producer in television and video production has taken her to countries like India, Thailand, Bangladesh and throughout the Pacific. She has a Master of Arts in languages and film. She has tramped since childhood and loves exploring Aotearoa solo, with friends, and with her daughter and grandson. Her walking buddies appreciate her photos and granola bars.

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