Trail Status - Open 7 days a week until late 2026

End to End

Open 7-days until late 2026

Latest news

7-day opening extended until late 2026

Great news, riders; a further delay in exotic forestry harvesting work will see the Hūnua Traverse fully open (end to end) 7-days a week until late 2026. Logging works were expected to resume in early 2026 and as of mid-January all our on-site signage reflects this...

Book your Sunday Shuttle this summer – 2026 dates now confirmed

2026 dates for The Y Camp Adair's Sunday Shuttle are now confirmed and online booking is LIVE for the January and February shuttles. Book as a solo rider or as a group and take the hassle out of end-to-end logistics this summer. Choose your date Sunday 18 January...

Book your December shuttle

The team at Y Camp Adair is taking the hassle out of end-to-end logistics this December with their Sunday Shuttle, departing Clevedon and Kaiaua on 7 December. Skip the logistics and enjoy the full Hūnua Traverse experience end to end on 7 December, with thanks to the...

The news you’ve been waiting for…

From Thursday 20 November, the Hūnua Traverse rolls back into life as a 7-day-a-week adventure! After a long pause for essential pest control in the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park, we’re thrilled to swing the gates wide open once more. This temporary full reopening...

Full park closure from 15 October

It’s happening! After a frustrating few months of weather delays, the second phase of the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park pest control operation is now underway which means the whole park is completely CLOSED to all users until further notice ⛔️ Visit the official Hūnua...

Ongoing Hūnua Traverse closure ….and a sliver of good news

We regret to advise that the Hūnua Traverse remains closed for pest control operations in the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park. The full closure of the Hūnua Traverse commenced on 14 July to allow for a two-phase aerial bait drop. As of today (3 October), the...

Hūnua Traverse closed for pest control

Until further notice the Hūnua Traverse has been closed for pest control activities, namely aerial drops of 1080 cereal pellets. It is anticipated that the Traverse will reopen in approx October 2025, with any earlier reopening published on our website and social...

Temporary School Holiday Opening Hours

The Hūnua Traverse is temporarily open END TO END until Sunday 13 July. While logging operations on the northern section have paused, please expect other operations vehicles and ride with care. Weekday closures will resume from Monday 14 July. Please note that a...

Upcoming closure and winter updates

Hūnua Traverse full closure: July – October (dates TBC) The Hūnua Traverse (and the entire Hūnua Ranges Regional Park) will be fully closed for several weeks between 14 July and approx October. This is for a planned pest...

Sunday shuttles to continue in May & June

Experience the thrill of the Hūnua Traverse with the Sunday Shuttle service! Departing Clevedon and Kaiaua on Sunday 18 May and Sunday 15 June, take the hassle out of logistics and focus on the adventure. Option 1: 8.30 departure from CLEVEDON (Ride Kaiaua to...

Kauri dieback: clean bill of health for Hūnua Ranges

A Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges Kauri Population Health Monitoring Survey just published, has revealed no detectable signs of kauri dieback (P. agathidicida) in the Hūnua Ranges. The health monitoring survey, the first for the Hūnua Ranges, was carried...

Summer Sunday Shuttles

We are stoked to announce three new dates for our Summer Hūnua Traverse Sunday Shuttles. 📆Sunday, 16 February📅Sunday, 16 March📅Sunday, 13 April Email us today to register your interest and enjoy this 44.5km ride through the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park, encompassing...

Weekday closure from 6 January

Northern Section to close weekdays from Monday 6 January. Exotic forestry harvesting works have been confirmed to start on Monday 6 January 2025 for a period of approx five years. It means that from 6 January riders (and walkers and runners) won't be able to...

Hunua Traverse Weekend Shuttle

We're partnering with The Y Camp Adair to trial a Hūnua Traverse weekend shuttle on Sunday 20 October. Numbers are strictly limited: email hello@hunuatraverse.co.nz to book your seat ASAP.$50pp (with all proceeds going directly to The Y Camp Adair).Option One: Ride...

Important rider update: Restricted weekday access from January/February 2025

Updated November 2024 Watercare is phasing out forestry activities in the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park with the final portion of pine trees set to be harvested from Jan/Feb 2025 for a period of approx five years. Harvesting is concentrated in the Keeney Road area....

Two-wheeled trek takes in beauty of the Coast and Ranges

As featured in the Pohutukawa Coast Times, 9 August 2025 For cycle coach Janet Stark, being able to ride out of her driveway for a weekend away on her bike was something quite special. Janet recently spent a weekend cycling from Beachlands to Kaiaua via road, before...

900 runners set to descend on the Hūnua Traverse

On Sunday 9 June, the Auckland Trail Series descends on the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park. This running and walking event will see 900 competitors depart from the Upper Mangatawhiri Valley between 9-11am, utilising local roads and trails to complete courses ranging in...

Feedback and Win with Hallertau Clevedon

We want to make the Hūnua Traverse the ‘best dam ride’ in Auckland, and for that we need rider feedback. What do you love? What can we improve? Every feedback form completed goes in the draw to win a $50 Hallertau Clevedon voucher. Winners will be drawn and notified...

Kauri protection focus for Hūnua Traverse cyclists

Riders of the Hūnua Traverse Heartland Ride are being asked to prioritise biosecurity compliance, or risk having their access restricted. Strict kauri dieback disease prevention rules in the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park require all cyclists to follow three simple rules;...

The Hūnua Traverse is a 44.5-km two-way ride with a total elevation gain of 1,100m+

It encompasses public and private roads between Clevedon Village and Kaiaua on the Seabird Coast. The majority (26km) of the Hūnua Traverse follows Watercare service roads within the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park.
Encompassing steep bush-clad hill climbs, two scenic reservoirs and two picturesque campsites, the Hūnua Traverse is set to become one of Auckland’s best gravel & road rides. Perfect for ebikes, the terrain is also fantastic for riders of analog bikes with an adequate level of fitness.

• The Hūnua Traverse is shared-use: Expect vehicles, cyclists, runners and walkers. It is important to keep left at all times.

• Parts of the Hūnua Traverse are steep and slippery. Some corners are sharp and off-camber.
Please control your speed and descend with care.