Cossey Massey Loop Track

Given that I had canceled last weekends walk in the Hunua Ranges, Anisha and I took advantage of the Waitangi Day public holiday today to go back and do another track. We started at the Hunua falls for our journey today.

First, we took the Cossey Track which took us to the Cossey Dam. This was a 1 1/2 hour track. From the Cossey Dam we returned to the Hunua falls via the Massey Track. The Massey Track added an additional 2 hours to return back to the Hunua Falls car park.

The majority of both tracks were under the cover of the trees so there was limited opportunity to be exposed to the heat of the sun. As described on the ARC (Auckland Regional Council) website, the tracks contained some steep sections which we experienced and overcame. I did find that the terrain was quite flat compared to other tracks that I have done in the past (or am I just getting fitter?). Sections which were extremely steep had wooden stairs.

On the track we stopped to admire the Kauri trees, and experienced some rock hopping as we crossed the Cossey Creek (See picture).

On the Massey track we walked past dozens of buckets placed in the bush by The University of Auckland for a "Seed Dispersal Study". Small signs were erected stating "Please do not disturb (thanks)". A contact number for an Andrew Pegman was displayed.

The complete Cossey/Massey loop track is 5 km in length with an estimated walking time of 195 minutes (3 hrs 15 mins). We did the track in just over three hours, including the stop to admire the Cossey Dam.


Video: Massey Track - Hunua Ranges

Additional Information: This track is metalled but is steep in places and involves wading or rock hopping across Cossey Creek. Enjoy long range views, impressive native forest, sparkling waters and great Kauri trees along the way. - Auckland Regional Council