Upper Mangatawhiri Campsite
As the largest area of native forest in Auckland, the Hunua Ranges boast an outstanding selection of glorious single track, stunning bush, fast gravel trails and even a stream crossing or two to keep it interesting! Tucked in the breathtaking heart of this forest you’ll forget you are anywhere near the big city.
Upper Mangatawhiri Campsite
Upper Mangatawhiri Campsite
Upper Mangatawhiri Campsite
Upper Mangatawhiri Campsite
Upper Mangatawhiri Campsite
Event Base and Parking are located at Upper Mangatawhiri Campsite, Hunua.
If you’re using Google Maps Waterline Road, Hunua will take you to the parking area (well actually it will try take you past event base to a locked gate, so stop when you get to the campsite!) From Auckland this will take you approx. 1hr – 1hr 15mins so please allow yourself plenty of time.
A recent Auckland Council decision on increasing kauri die back protection across the region means a Controlled Area Notice is now in place in parts of the Hunua Ranges. A Controlled Area Notice means there are certain things you must do before visiting these areas.
All footwear, gear and vehicles must be free from all visible soil before entering the park boundary.
Foot wear should then be disinfected once soil has been removed.
Stay on tracks and off Kauri roots.
MPI Control Officers will be in attendance on event day to ensure our compliance.
Please be aware – failure to have clean footwear /gear / vehicles will result in you not being allowed entry to the park. This decision will be made by MPI control officers, not Total Sport staff.
For further information on what you can do to help check out the Keep Kauri Standing website or read the attached files:
Hygiene Procedures (SOP) for those working in Kauri areas (441k pdf)
Kauri PTA Q & A factsheet (214k pdf)
What you can do to help poster (175k pdf)
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