Robinson Ridge Track, (Cascades, Waitakeres): This one dates to a week or two back. It’s an “inland” track. You have to do a fair amount of walking just to get to the start, and some of that is labelled “For Experienced Trampers Only”. No big deal for those who chew off 30-50 km a day or more but a factor that the elderly and stout should consider.
One end comes off the Fenceline Track near Simla, and the other end meets the Cascade Track right down in the valley. With it’s predominantly clay surface it is probably best treated as a dry weather track. Rich birdsong, especially down near the Cascade end.
A lovely picnic spot on a hot day can be found beside the stream about 5-10 minutes in from the Cascade end.