Kohukohunui Trig from Upper Mangatawhiri Dam, Hunua Ranges, Auckland, New Zealand

Kohukohunui Trig from Upper Mangatawhiri Dam, Hunua Ranges, Auckland, New Zealand

Features: Kohukohunui Trig at 688m is the highest peak in Hunua Ranges. Tracks on ridges, Upper Mangatawhiri Dam, Upper Mangatawhiri Reservoir

Car Park: (37°05'27.3"S 175°09'15.4"E) (-37.090908, 175.154274)

Upper Mangatawhiri Car Park

Route: Upper Mangatawhiri Car Park -- Lilburne Road -- Rata Ridge Track -- Mangatangi Ridge Track-- Kohukohunui Trig Track -- Kohukohunui Trig -- Kohukohunui Trig Track -- Upper Mangatawhiri Track -- Ernies Track -- Lilburne Road -- Upper Mangatawhiri Car Park

Total Distance: 24.0km

Total Uphill: 1610m

Walking Time: Total 7hrs30min

(Upper Mangatawhiri Car Park to Piggotts Campsite -- 1hr,

Piggotts Campsite to Junction of Mangatangi Ridge Track -- 25min,

Mangatangi Ridge Track to Kohukohunui Trig -- 2hr20min,

Kohukohunui Trig to Junction of Ernies Track -- 2hr15min,

Ernies Track to Piggotts Campsite -- 30min,

Piggotts Campsite to Upper Mangatawhiri Car Park -- 1hr)

Season: Early November

Track Status: Dry and Well-maintained

Weather: Clear & Sunny

Relevant Information:

Auckland, Hunua Ranges Regional Park, Kohukohunui Trig, Hunua Peak, Rata Ridge Track, Mangatangi Ridge Track, Upper Mangatawhiri Track, Ernies Track