RidgeflowKaiaraara Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata)
Auckland · New Zealand
Distance4.8 km (3 mi)along the line
Climb636 m (2,087 ft)74 m (243 ft) down
High point582 m (1,909 ft)lowest 20 m (66 ft)
DOC's time3 - 3 hr 30 min one wayas DOC publishes it
Walking time2 h 16 minone way, moving, our estimate
GradeEasyDOC
Elevation profile
Map
Pink: the track. Orange: huts.
About the track
Walk to the remains of the old kauri dam, and up to the summit of Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) for a 360-degree panorama.
Huts on or near the track
- Kaiaraara Hut (20 m, bookable)
Kaiaraara Track to Mt Hobson (Hirakimata) on DOC's website, for track alerts, bookings and closures.