Trail Status - Open 7 days a week until late 2026
Latest News and Updates
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...