Cutty Grass Track Scenic Drive Access is the Scenic Drive trailhead for the Cutty Grass Track, a tramping route through Waitākere Ranges bush at Waiatarua in west Auckland, with a 4.5 Google rating. Auckland Council's parks pages list current track status and any closures.
Waitākere tramping tracks are a step up from city boardwalks: clay turns slick after rain and the routes run steep, rooted and rough, so grippy boots and a spare layer earn their keep. Kauri dieback makes footwear hygiene part of the routine across the ranges — use cleaning stations where provided and stay on the marked line even when mud tempts a detour. Access can also change at short notice for track work or closures, which is why regulars check council status online rather than trusting memory.
For dark bush and quiet ridgelines straight off Scenic Drive, this access point puts a classic Waiatarua tramp within easy reach.