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1.4 miles
Distance
55 ft
Climb
-87 ft
Descent
00:07:08
Avg time
-31 ft
Altitude change
403 ft
Altitude min
447 ft
Altitude max
447 ft
Altitude start
417 ft
Altitude end
-0.4%
Grade
-6.6%
Grade max
6%
Grade min
3,176 ft
Distance climb
3,734 ft
Distance down
456 ft
Distance flat
00:07:08
Avg time

A R A Drive Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Hunua Trails
    Auckland
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    45 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 45 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Adaptive MTB, Gravel
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

Fairly flat gravel road leading from the carpark to several trails and the Manning Road/Mangatangi hill Road intersection.

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Nov 19, 2025 @ 5:07pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Nov 18, 2025
Oct 16, 2025 @ 12:00pm (Pacific/Auckland)
Oct 15, 2025
Hunua Ranges Regional Park pest control project: closed for a major pest control operation. All tracks will remain closed while we carry out a...
Sep 22, 2023 @ 3:34pm
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Sep 19, 2023 @ 5:00pm
Sep 19, 2023
Mangatawhiri Valley closed for pest control operation Tuesday 19/9/2023 5pm to Friday 22/9/2023 9am
Sep 19, 2023 @ 1:26pm
Sep 19, 2023
Mangatawhiri Valley tracks closed for conservation operation 5pm Tuesday 19/9/2023 to 9am Friday 22/9/2023
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        Frequently Asked Questions About A R A Drive

        Where is A R A Drive located?
        A R A Drive is located in Hunua Trails, Auckland, New Zealand. It is part of the Hunua Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -37.09418, 175.15168.
        What is the elevation gain for A R A Drive?
        A R A Drive has 17 m of elevation gain. The trail has 27 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 123 m to 136 m.
        How long is A R A Drive?
        A R A Drive is 2.2 km long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        Are dogs allowed on A R A Drive?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on A R A Drive. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.

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