Hillary Trail
Auckland, New Zealand
Point-to-point trail in Auckland, New Zealand. Hiking.
- Distance
- 45.9 mi (73.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 9,429 ft (2,874 m)
- Est. Time
- 19 hr 35 min
- High point
- 1,365 ft (416 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Cave 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Cave 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Gannet colony 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Beach: Lake Wainamu Beach 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from start
- Waterfall: Wainamu Falls 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Kuataika Trig 14 mi (22.6 km) from start
- Peak: Kuataika 14 mi (22.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 18 mi (28.9 km) from start
- Beach: North Piha Beach 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from start
- Attraction: West Coast Gallery 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Piha Domain Motor Camp 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from start
- Picnic area 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 20.3 mi (32.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 21 mi (33.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 21 mi (33.9 km) from start
- Waterfall: Kitakita Falls 21.1 mi (34 km) from start
- Viewpoint 21.2 mi (34.1 km) from start
- Peak: Hikurangi 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from start
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Questions about Hillary Trail
How long is Hillary Trail?
Hillary Trail is 45.9 mi (73.9 km) long. Most people take about 19 hr 35 min. It climbs 9,429 ft (2,874 m) in total, up to a high point of 1,365 ft (416 m).
How hard is Hillary Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Hillary Trail?
Parking at the start, Free. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Hillary Trail?
Drinking water on the way at 9.2 mi (14.8 km), 19.4 mi (31.3 km), 19.5 mi (31.3 km), 45.9 mi (73.9 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 2.6 mi (4.3 km), 18.3 mi (29.5 km), 19.5 mi (31.3 km).
Is Hillary Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (65% under trees).
What can you do on Hillary Trail?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Hillary Trail?
Muriwai Golf Club, 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. 6 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Hillary Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap