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Hillary Trail Waitakere Ranges Regional Park Hillary Trail Waitakere Ranges Regional Park 09 366 2000 www.arc.govt.nz 1 Introduction The Hillary Trail is a spectacular multi-day The trail was developed through the joint effort of the elected members, rangers and officers of tramping trip through native forest and along the Auckland Regional Council between 2005 and 2009. The ARC sees the creation of the the wild coast of the Waitakere Ranges Hillary Trail as an important legacy for the people Regional Park. Beginning and ending not of Auckland and New Zealand. far from metropolitan Auckland, this self- The ARC thanks the Hillary family for the use of guided 70km trail is a challenging wilderness Sir Edmund Hillary’s name. adventure designed to introduce families and young people, properly prepared, to the joys The Hillary connection The Hillary family has links of multi-day tramping. with the Waitakere Ranges going back to 1925, when The ranges are alive with history and the trail Sir Edmund’s father-in-law, Jim Rose, built a bach at links heritage areas connected with Te Kawerau Anawhata. Since then, five a Maki and the decades of kauri logging. It generations have come to passes through a wide range of environments – the west coast to walk and regenerating rainforest, stands of mature kauri, explore, to dream and to coastal forest, rocky shores and black-sand refresh their spirits. In 1981 beaches. And it seems as if around every corner Jim Rose wrote, ‘My family there is another magnificent view. look forward to the time when we will be able to walk from The inspiration behind the trail is New Zealand’s Huia to Muriwai on public great mountaineer, explorer and loved citizen, Sir walking tracks like the old time Edmund Hillary, who came to the rugged hills Maori could do.’ With the Hillary and beaches of the Waitakere Ranges to plan and Trail it is possible to do just that. prepare for his great expeditions. In taking on the challenge of the four-day journey, trampers embark on their own expedition of self-discovery and adventure. Find out more about the Hillary Trail: Completing the trail will be a test of determination, for many, a personal Everest. • Visit the ARC website www.arc.govt.nz • Phone the ARC on 09 366 2000 for information and bookings • Talk to an ARC park ranger • Drop into the Arataki Visitor Centre, talk to the staff and see the displays 2 3 What to expect The Hillary Trail is a challenging four day/three The day from Craw Campground to night hike. You can complete the trail at any time Muriwai Beach is long and hard. In the of year although, in winter, the short days, cool future we will have a campground to break this weather and muddy tracks will make the hike leg of the journey. much more demanding. Parts of the Te Henga Walkway are steep and It is likely to rain for at least part of your trip. slippery. Beyond O’Neill Bay there is no shelter Many tracks will be steep, rutted, ‘rooty’ and from the elements for about 6.5km, and nowhere slippery, and you may be up to your ankles in mud. to go if you get into difficulty. In winter, this leg is There are unbridged stream crossings which may more difficult to complete during daylight hours. If include water above the knee. You can experience you are not fit enough for a very long, tough day, a variety of surfaces, including gravel and steps, if the weather is wet or windy, or if you are likely and you will also have to walk for short periods on to run short of daylight, you should not attempt public roads, some of them busy. it. Instead finish at one of the pick-up points marked on the map. The fitter you are, the more you will enjoy the experience. The days are long. You will be climbing The Te Henga Walkway may be closed for lambing up and down hills and walking up to 27km in a between 1 August and 1 October. day. You will have to carry a heavy pack with your Go to www.doc.govt.nz for more information. tent, sleeping bag, extra clothing and four days’ worth of food. The walking times in the track notes are Follow me... approximate. They are dependent on track conditions, your fitness, group size and weather You’ll know you’re on the Hillary conditions. They do not include time to take the Trail if you’re following track suggested side trips or to have long breaks. markers like the one shown here. Markers are positioned at Although the official gateway to the Hillary Trail intervals along the trail and at track is the Arataki Visitor Centre and the trail ends at intersections. Muriwai Beach, you can vary the route and the number of days it takes according to transport, fitness and weather. Road walking: extreme care is essential when walking on roads. High visibility clothing and reflective material on packs is strongly recommended. Arataki Visitor Karamatura Whatipu Pararaha Karekare Piha Craw Te Henga/ Muriwai Centre Campground Campground Campground Bethells Beach Beach 400m400 400m 350 300m300 300m 250 Series2 200m200 200m 150 100m100 100m 50 0 0m 8 0m 5.8 6.7 12 16 20 24 28 31 35 39 43 47 51 55 59 63 66 0.480.921.361.822.252.693.133.584.024.474.925.35 6.23 7.127.57 8.458.919.359.7810.210.711.111.6 12.412.913.313.814.214.715.115.5 16.416.917.317.818.218.619.119.5 20.420.921.321.722.222.623.123.5 24.424.825.325.726.226.627.127.5 28.428.829.329.730.230.6 31.531.932.432.833.333.734.134.6 35.535.936.436.837.337.738.138.6 39.539.940.440.841.241.742.142.6 43.543.944.344.845.245.746.146.6 47.447.948.348.849.249.750.150.5 51.451.952.352.853.253.654.154.5 55.455.956.356.757.257.658.158.5 59.459.860.360.761.261.662.162.5 63.463.864.364.765.265.6 66.566.967.467.868.368.769.2 10km 20km 30km 40km 50km 60km 70km 4 5 What to take You will need to be largely self-sufficient for four Food – high in energy value, light in weight and days (some supplies are available on day three at quick to cook the Piha Store). Quality clothing and footwear, and Water treatment – chemical purification or water a comfortable backpack, are important. It doesn’t filter, or extra fuel for boiling matter how warm the weather is the day you leave, Personal EPIRB – Emergency Position Indicating or how good the forecast, the following equipment Radio Beacon (optional). is essential. In autumn, winter and spring you will also need to This booklet and information from the ARC website take more layers of warm clothing, a beanie and Your camping permit mittens or gloves, waterproof over-trousers and a Waitakere Ranges Regional Park Recreation Map warmer sleeping bag. – available from the Arataki Visitor Centre A hiking pack with a waterproof liner inside Accommodation it (liners that double as survival bags can be bought at outdoors shops) Clothing – warm, quick-drying clothes made of There are three ARC campgrounds designated for modern synthetic materials or wool. You will the Hillary Trail: Karamatura, Pararaha and Craw. need one set to walk in and another to change They are basic campgrounds with no showers or into when you get to the campground. You may cooking facilities. Sites cost $5 per adult per night not be able to dry wet clothing overnight. and must be booked and paid for before starting Boots – sturdy, comfortable walking boots that the trail. have been well broken in Campground Water supply Toilets Maximum group Raincoat – fully waterproof with hood booking Waterproof over-trousers (optional) Karamatura Stream Composting 10 Swimwear and small towel (optional) Pararaha Stream Composting 10 Sun hat and sunglasses Craw Roof Vault 10 Cellphone and camera (optional) Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat Important note: Stream and roof water must be Torch with spare batteries boiled, chemically treated or filtered before drinking. Cooking stove, lighter or matches in a waterproof container, and fuel Other accommodation options Cooking pot and pot scrubber for cleaning up There are other options to shorten your days or Eating and drinking utensils take alternate routes. The ARC has lodges, two Large water bottle baches and four other campgrounds along the trail. There are more structured campgrounds Toiletries – including toilet paper at Piha and Muriwai Beach, and private lodges, First-aid kit – including sunscreen, insect campgrounds and B&Bs at settlements close to repellent, medication, blister kit, bandages, as the route. well as wasp-sting treatment if you are allergic Survival kit – including survival blanket, whistle, Go to www.arc.govt.nz/hillarytrail for alternative paper and pencil and spare food accommodation options and links, inquire at Rubbish bag - please take your rubbish (including the Arataki Visitor Centre or phone the ARC on sanitary products) with you. 09 366 2000. 6 More booking information on page 35 7 Climate statistics from Arataki Visitor Centre 25 9 8 Safety 20 7 Your safety on the Hillary Trail is your responsibility. 6 Rangers do not patrol the tracks or the campgrounds 15 5 at specific times. 4 10 Leave details of your trip (return date and time, 3 Millimetres planned route and party member names) with a Degrees Celcius 2 responsible person and check in with them when 5 you return.
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