Waitakere Dam

great for a little walk/workout, completely downhill on the way there so on the way back it is all uphill, however the track is a nice asphalt road as i assume that maintenance vehicles need to get in and out, so hiking gear is not required. beautiful views of the ranges,and dead quiet so great for a spot to relax

Nice walk down a smooth road. Downhill to the dam so be prepared to walk back up that hill to the carpark.

Such a very place to stroll and chase the sunset. The parking is safe. The pavement is even. Took us 1.5 hours back and forth.nThere’s one toilet near the dam.nThe place is well maintained. No rubbish bins but it is tidy. Recommended walk for everyone “.

We enjoyed it. Walk down was easy. Its coming back up where you get a workout. Take your water!! Tarsealed road. There are toilets down at the dam. You can walk to the base of the dam. Great views.

As always a lovely drive to this place.nCaution: it's a 1.25 km walk from the car parking to the dam on a slight incline. So people with knee pain beware, people with babies, carry that stroller. We didn't, so DOMed our shoulders. It's amazing to stand right over a flowing dam and look over a dense Jurassic like forest with a steep drop.nOverall enjoyable, a must do for kids.