Last Updated: 5th Apr 2024

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The Rangicircum

Auckland, Auckland

Submitted by Jon Hind

Last Updated: 5th Apr 2024

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Grunt Factor: 22 ?

Gnarl Factor: 64 ?

19.5km

Length of run

50m

Total Ascent

50m

Total Descent

10m

Highest point

Driving Time

Driving Distance

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Loop

Totally/mostly flat

Native bush

Beach

Coastal

Volcanic

Run Makeup

25%

50%

Gravel Road

Technical Single Track

Untracked / Route only

Average Uphill Gradient: +1.0%

Average Downhill Gradient: -1.0%

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Estimated Times to Run

Not suitable

Slow

5:15

Moderate

4:00

Fast

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Straight off the first ferry of the day turn right and then right again onto the single track path about 400m in. Here you traverse lava flows and then head into the bush for a while until emerging at Islington Bay. Follow the coast to the Motutapu bridge, then if you've timed it right head across the low tide sand to the start of the untracked section. Here scramble over, around and through the wild lava formations, past Wreck Bay and follow around until finally you will see Takapuna, and eventually the lighthouse near MacKenzie Bay.

Then its the easiest section on gravel roads back to the wharf, which is good because you may be rushing for that last 4pm ferry. Between the first and last ferry you have 6hrs which should be enough time, but keeps the pressure on a bit to make it fruity!

Awesome volcanic rock landscape, wild lava formations on the northern un-tracked section. Worlds largest Puhutakawa forest, native birds including Saddlebacks. Historic Baches from the 1930's of which about 28 remain

Transport and parking:

Park in the downtown multi car park or take public transport and grab the Fullers ferry, generally from Pier 4

Distance from Auckland:

0 km

Driving time from Auckland:

0 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Hard.

Navigation Tips:

Stick to the coastline for the untracked sections. Occasionally the top edge of the lava provides the best travel, it is best to avoid bush bashing where the vegetation gets dense and overhangs - then you can drop down to the rocky beaches when necessary. Make sure low tide is your friend (timed for around the middle of your expedition)

Cellphone Coverage:

Generally good.

Suggested Gear List:

Lightweight fleece top, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

None, must carry with you

Seasonality Issues:

Can be done all year round. May be too hot in summer on the lava.

Hazards:

Lava is extremely sharp - take gloves and do not fall! Timing the tides is important to ease passage and avoid a wave wash

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