The track follows coastal cliffs and is rutted and steep in sections. It becomes slippery after periods of rain. Take care around old slip sites. 

From Bethells Road the Te Henga Walkway crosses the Waitākere River by footbridge, rising along a graded section, to superb views of lagoons, dunes and the west coast surf down to O’Neill's Bay, where you can return along Bethells Beach. 

To continue along Te Henga Walkway, the track climbs steeply then follows along the cliff-top where you may see gannets diving for fish. The track exits through a farm valley and another steep climb to Constable Road. Care is needed on this track, which traverses coastal cliffs and is uneven and muddy in places.

This track is part of the Hillary Trail (external site) which connects a network of existing tracks and basic backpacker campgrounds in the Waitākere Ranges.

It takes trampers through the Waitākere Ranges, past the Arataki Visitor Centre, Huia, Whatipu, Karekare, Piha, Anawhata, and either winding north to Muriwai via the Te Henga Walkway, or through Cascade Kauri Park and onto Swanson.

Track crosses private land. Keep to the track and be careful around stock.

Parts of the track may be overgrown with gorse and flax.

Be aware of dangers on the tracks and surrounding areas including clifftops.

(ALERT: Partial closure to Te Henga Walkway due to slips)