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Pine Forest Gravel Trail – View of the Valley loop from Papakura

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New Zealand

Auckland

Pine Forest Gravel Trail – View of the Valley loop from Papakura

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Pine Forest Gravel Trail – View of the Valley loop from Papakura

04:15

62.7km

1,070m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10 m for 75 m

After 62.7 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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16.0 km

Dome-Shaped Building Rest Stop

Highlight • Rest Area

have a quick break here before you start your 7km climb

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17.6 km

Pine Forest Gravel Trail

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There are some steep climbs through this route but they are rewarded with nice avenues and some great views

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17.8 km

View of the Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

check your right side on the gravel road to look through the bush and see the valley

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21.4 km

Gravel Path on the Northern Hunua Traverse

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be prepared for steep climb here

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33.9 km

View of the Lake in Hūnua Ranges Regional Park

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35.0 km

Lake View Above Mangatangi Dam

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35.1 km

Hunua Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

This is one of the reservoirs holding raw water for Auckland city (don't go into it!). Looks really pretty.

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48.6 km

Community Water Tank at Hunua Village Tennis Courts

Highlight • Rest Area

62.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.7 km

13.1 km

3.83 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

23.0 km

12.6 km

3.11 km

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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Dome-Shaped Building Rest Stop

Pine Forest Gravel Trail

View of the Valley

Gravel Path on the Northern Hunua Traverse

View of the Lake in Hūnua Ranges Regional Park

Lake View Above Mangatangi Dam

Hunua Reservoir

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