Omanawanui Track is part of the Hillary Trail and has a reputation for being spectacular. Winter weather in the ranges can be hit or miss – and the trails notoriously muddy. But we arrived at the trailhead with a brilliant blue sky overhead and the small car park empty. We chose to tackle the track […]
Pararaha Valley–Whatipū Beach Loop, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
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