We went back to the Waitakere Ranges this weekend for some more hiking, but with a change of pace. This time we biked to the park from the train station in Henderson down a quite nice bike trail until we got into the park. Our original plan was to park our bikes at the first trailhead, but there was a guy sleeping in a run down car at the trailhead so we figured our bikes would be safer up the trail a bit. We ended up hiking with our bikes for a couple of kilometers, which felt a bit silly.
The hike, as always in the Waitakeres, was very pretty and pleasant, though next time we go I am bringing a swimsuit as their is always an ocean or waterfall pool to swim in and I don’t want to miss out on it again. Next time we do the Waitakeres, we might be giving the 4 day Hillary Trail a shot.

The Henderson Park bike trail; I am jealous of anyone who could go on daily walks anywhere in this park.