Kaiaraara Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata)
DOC track · Auckland
Kaiaraara Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) is a 4.6 km DOC walk in Auckland with 617 m of climbing and a high point of 584 m.
Walk to the remains of the old kauri dam, and up to the summit of Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) for a 360-degree panorama.
Track stats
| Distance | 4.6 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 3 - 3 hr 30 min one way |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Easy |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 617 m |
| Elevation loss | 49 m |
| Highest point | 584 m |
| Lowest point | 20 m |
| Region | Auckland |
| Start | -36.18391, 175.37483 |
| End | -36.18580, 175.41286 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Huts near the track
- Kaiaraara Hut (on the track)
- Mt Heale Hut (0.8 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Akapoua Bay Campsite (1.7 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Kaiaraara Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Forest Road (Port FitzRoy - Whangaparapara) (1.2 km away)
- Port FitzRoy: Kaiaraara Hut side tracks (1.3 km away)
- Port FitzRoy: Warren's and Bridle Tracks (2.4 km away)
- Port FitzRoy: Cooper's Castle Track (2.9 km away)
- Port FitzRoy: Old Lady Track (2.9 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Kaiaraara Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.