Hūnua Falls Track

Park closed for pest control from 5pm Wednesday 15 October 2025 until further notice

We have closed Hūnua Ranges Regional Park for extensive pest animal control operations. You should not enter the park as there is a risk to people and pets from this operation.

We are clearing the tracks and roads of 1080 bait so it is safe to visit again. We will let you know when the park is ready to reopen.

Visit How we protect the Hunua Ranges from pests to learn more about the pest control process and view maps of the area.

Visit Our Auckland for an update on the pest control operation.

Email hunuaproject@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz if you have any questions.

15 mins10400.8 km

Hūnua Falls Path - Path start, please follow kauri dieback instructions.

Starts at 232 Falls Road, Hūnua

Get directions on Google Maps

About the path

The Hūnua Falls Track is a great way to see the popular Hūnua Falls from all angles.

This short walk is clearly signposted from the Hūnua Falls car park.

The track climbs from the Wairoa River through beautiful lush forest, follows along a shady stream and arrives at a lookout platform. Bring your camera - this is an iconic Auckland photo location.

Pack a picnic to enjoy by the falls, or avoid the crowds by finding your own secluded picnic spot on one of the other walking tracks in the park.

Continue along the track as it loops through more of the forest and back to the base of Hūnua Falls. We don't recommend swimming at Hūnua Falls due to the many safety risks at this site.

To prevent the spread of kauri dieback, large sections of the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park are now closed. Please stay on the walking tracks, and follow the instructions to clean your shoes before and after your visit.

Hūnua Ranges Regional Park has 24-hour pedestrian access. Vehicle access during summer (daylight savings) is 6am to 9pm, and during winter (non-daylight savings) is 6am to 7pm.

Dogs are not allowed on this walking track.