Zion Hill Track

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Auckland, Auckland Region

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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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Organisation

Auckland Council

Council organisation

Location

North Island ▷ Auckland Region ▷ Auckland

Categories

Walking
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 Length What is the physical length of this track? 3km to 10km
Track Duration	2 to 4 hours Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours	Track Duration How long does it take to walk this track on average? 2 to 4 hours
Track Difficulty	Moderate walk Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk	Track Difficulty Considering the track's terrain, safety, facilities - how hard is this walk to complete? Moderate walk
Payment Requirement	Free access/participation Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? Free access/participation The experience costs no money to access or take part in.	Payment Requirement Is there a cost for this experience or is it free? 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.	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 DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? 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.	DOC Track Category What type of category does this walking track fall into (as defined by the NZ Department of Conservation)? 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 Disabled Access Does this location provide disabled access? No disabled access This location does not provide access for wheelchairs.	Disabled Access Does this location provide 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	Crowd Factor How crowded is this place usually? Lesser Known Usually has less people visiting
Track Managing Organisation	DOC Managed Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.	Track Managing Organisation What type of organisation operates this walking track? DOC Managed This track is managed by the Department of Conservation. DOC is a New Zealand government organisation.

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Auckland Region ▷ Auckland

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Tiritiri Matangi Island Walks
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Mercer Bay Loop Walk
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Whatipu Gibbons Track
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Kitekite
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Okura Bush Walkway

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0.5/5

Closed for the moment

Reviewed about 6 years ago

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

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

Elodie

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Auckland Council

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Track Length

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Track Difficulty

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Large Vehicle Access

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DOC Track Category

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Disabled Access

Disabled Access

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