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Zion Hill Track - Pararaha Valley - Tunnel Point - Beach Circuit

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Zion Hill Track

Pararaha Valley - Tunnel Point - Beach Circuit

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Zion Hill Track

approx 4 km one-way | 1 hour 30 minutes one-way

The views of the coastline south of Karekare towards Whatipu and the Pararaha Valley are ample reward for this climb.

Walking Track

Access

The start of the track is signposted over the Company Stream bridge at the carpark behind Karekare Beach.

Track

The track is unmarked but well-formed and signposted. It is best avoided in wet winter conditions as it can be very muddy.

It climbs steeply for 45 minutes to the summit of Mount Zion (272 metres) before meeting a junction with the Zion Ridge Track. Bear right and continue for 45 minutes as the track descends to Pararaha Valley.

You can then continue to Whatipu via the Pararaha Valley to Whatipu Track.

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Feature Value Info

Organisation

Auckland Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland

Categories
  • Activity__walking_and_trekkingWalking
  • Free

Directions

To Coordinates

Coordinates

-36.9861048531881

174.479522013664

Latitude
-36.9861048531881
Longitude
174.479522013664
Feature Value Info

Track Length

  • 3km to 10km

Track Length

What is the physical length of this track?

3km to 10km

Track Duration

  • 2 to 4 hours 2 to 4 hours

Track Duration

How long does it take to walk this track on average?

2 to 4 hours

2 to 4 hours

Track Difficulty

  • Moderate walk Moderate walk

Track Difficulty

Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete?

Moderate walk

Moderate walk

Payment Requirement

  • Free access/participation Free access/participation

Payment Requirement

Is there a cost for this experience or is it free?

Free access/participation

Free access/participation

The experience costs no money to access or take part in.

Large Vehicle Access

  • No large vehicles

Large Vehicle Access

Can large vehicles such as motorhomes, housebuses and caravans gain access?

No large vehicles

The site is not accessible for large vehicles such as motorhomes and 5th wheelers.

DOC Track Category

  • Walking track Walking track

DOC Track Category

What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)?

Walking track

Walking track

Easy to moderate walking from a few minutes to a day. Track is mostly well formed, some sections may be steep, rough or muddy. Suitable for people with low to moderate fitness and abilities. Clearly signposted. Stream and river crossings are bridged. Walking shoes or light tramping/hiking boots required.

Disabled Access

  • No disabled access No disabled access

Disabled Access

Does this location provide disabled access?

No disabled access

No disabled access

This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.

Crowd Factor

  • Lesser Known

Crowd Factor

How crowded is this place usually?

Lesser Known

Usually has less people visiting

Track Managing Organisation

  • DOC Managed DOC Managed

Track Managing Organisation

What type of organisation operates this walking track?

DOC Managed

DOC Managed

This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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  • 0.5/5

    Closed for the moment

    Reviewed almost 6 years ago

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    Gwen

  • 5.0/5

    Just a short walk (about three hours) but with so many different beautiful landscapes.

    You walk through forest, marshy landscape, black sand dunes and at the end of the walk you are on a great beach.

    Reviewed over 8 years ago and experienced in January 2016

    GERMANY
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    Jan

  • 3.5/5

    It runs a nice track between the bush and the beach with some wonderful views.

    Reviewed almost 9 years ago and experienced in December 2015

    FRANCE
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    Elodie