Walking the Waitakere Ranges

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45 Coastal and Bush Walks. NOTE: Due to kauri dieback closures, many of the tracks mentioned in this book are no longer able to be walked.

Sprawling from the western Auckland suburbs to the wild coast around Piha and Whatipu, the rugged Waitakere Ranges Regional Park is the city’s finest green space, and its network of bush and coastal trails attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year.
First published in 2001, still the leading guide to the best walks in the region, and is now going into its third edition with full revisions, ensuring that it remains as practical and indispensable as ever.
The introduction covers geology, forest, native birds and pre-European history, as well as the history of the park. Also covered are safety and security issues. The balance of the book comprises d...