Vining Walkway
Track category
Tramping track
Time:
2 hr 30 min one way
Distance:
2.6 km one way
Description
The route is marked with orange poles and triangles and follows a fence line across paddocks, crosses a stony stream and follows the stream to an open paddock, before entering the steep hills of Vining Scenic Reserve.
Vining Walkway
The track follows a razorback ridge through open forest including kanuka, puriri, beech and kauri, before joining the Auckland Regional Council Ring Track on the main ridge. Turn right to reach the grassed summit at Mangatangi trig and panoramic views.
Getting there
Vining Walkway is sign-posted next to a farm gate and stile, off Kaiaua Rd, 6 km from the Mangatangi Rd turnoff.
Plan and prepare
- Dogs are not permitted on the tracks because of the threat they pose to stock and wildlife. Exceptions include certified guide dogs and permitted hunting dogs.
- Track may be closed for lambing from 1 August to 1 October - check with the DOC Auckland Visitors Centre.