Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Explore the Karamatura Tracks | Waitākere Ranges Walks near Auckland, NZ
The Karamatura area in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, just outside Auckland, is one of New Zealand’s best spots for bush walks and day hikes. Known for Karamatura Falls, native forest, and scenic ridgelines, this video covers three top tracks:
• Karamatura – Omanawanui Track
• Karamatura – Donald McLean return track
• Karamatura Loop Walk
We’ll take you through an overview of each walk with essential safety tips, track hazards, and helpful advice to plan your trip.
Use the free Plan My Walk app by the NZ Mountain Safety Council to read reviews of the tracks, get directions, check the weather forecast, and plan a safe trip:
🌐 planmywalk.nz
📱 Google Play: bit.ly/google-play-pmw
📱 Apple Store: apple.co/44Sg2Ut
Produced by the New Zealand Mountain Safety Council (2025) with Quite Nice Films.
Thanks to the NZ Lottery Grants Board for their support.
Get ready for the outdoors – mountainsafety.org.nz
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