Parks & Reserves in Auckland

Regional parks, bush reserves and city spaces such as Albert Park and Waikōwhai Park each get a guide to what they have.

Auckland parks and reserves span volcanic cones, coastal esplanades, botanic gardens, and sprawling regional parks, from Maungawhau to the kauri forests of the Waitākere Ranges. Thousands of green spaces across the region offer walks, picnics, playgrounds, and wildlife right on the city’s doorstep.

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101 parks and reserves

Central Auckland ParksAlbert ParkVictorian Garden, History & Visitor GuideToiletsAlbert Park in Auckland CBD: a free Victorian garden with an 1881 cast iron fountain, WWII tunnels and Māori and military history beside the university.

Regional ParksAmbury Regional ParkFarm Animals, Walks & Harbour ViewsToiletsBBQDogs on leashAmbury Regional Park in Māngere Bridge, Auckland, is a working farm on the Manukau Harbour with farm animals, spring lamb feeding and foreshore walks.

Hauraki Gulf Island ParksAotea Conservation ParkGreat Barrier Island Tracks, Huts and Hot Springs45 minAotea Conservation Park on Great Barrier Island: DOC park overview, wildlife, history, Aotea Track huts, Hirakimata, hot springs and getting there.

West Auckland ParksArataki Visitor CentreGateway to Waitākere RangesToiletsArataki Visitor Centre serves as the main gateway to the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, a 16,000-hectare area of native rainforest, rugged coastline.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsArk in the ParkVolunteer Conservation in Waitākere RangesArk in the Park is a volunteer conservation project in the Waitākere Ranges, West Auckland, restoring kauri forest and reintroducing kōkako and robins.

Regional ParksĀtiu Creek Regional ParkWalks, Farm and Kaipara Harbour ViewsToiletsĀtiu Creek Regional Park is an 843-hectare regional park on the Okahukura Peninsula west of Wellsford, overlooking the Kaipara Harbour.

Gardens & ArboretumsAuckland Botanic GardensFree Entry, Collections & Nature WalksFind Auckland Botanic Gardens: 64 ha of free gardens in Manurewa with native plants, themed collections, Potter Children's Garden and more.

Central Auckland ParksAuckland DomainWalking Tracks, Wintergardens and Historic ParkToiletsPlaygroundDogs on leashAuckland Domain is the city's oldest park, 75ha on the Pukekawa volcanic cone near the Auckland CBD, with bush tracks, the Wintergardens and the Museum.

Regional ParksĀwhitu Regional ParkBeaches, Camping & WalksToiletsBBQNo dogsĀwhitu Regional Park occupies the southern tip of the Āwhitu Peninsula on the southwest shores of the Manukau Harbour.

Gardens & ArboretumsAyrlies Garden and Wetlands WhitfordHours, Fees and What to ExpectAyrlies Garden and Wetlands is a private garden and wetland reserve on a rural property at Whitford, southeast of Auckland.

East Auckland ParksBarry Curtis ParkWalks, Playground, Wetland & FacilitiesToiletsPlaygroundDogs on leashBarry Curtis Park in Flat Bush is a 94-hectare urban park with walks, a playground, restored wetlands and streams, and family facilities.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsBethells Beach (Te Henga)Black-Sand Beach, Dunes and Lake WainamuToiletsBethells Beach (Te Henga) on Auckland's wild west coast: black sand, surf, the Bethells dunes and Lake Wainamu in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksBirkenhead War Memorial ParkPlayground, Sports and Leisure CentreToiletsBirkenhead War Memorial Park — playground, BMX pump track, skatepark, cricket and rugby fields + Pool and Leisure Centre with heated outdoor pool and rock climbing.

West Auckland ParksCascade Kauri ParkTe Piringa & Montana Heritage TrailNo dogsEasy to moderateTe Piringa / Cascade Kauri in the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park protects one of the largest remaining stands of mature kauri in the Auckland region.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksCastor Bay Battery and Rahopara PāA Wartime Camp Disguised as HousesToiletsPlaygroundCastor Bay Battery in Kennedy Park: a WWII camp disguised as a housing estate, its tunnels and gun emplacements, and Rahopara Pā.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksCentennial ParkCampbells Bay Bush Tracks and Avenue of RemembranceToiletsDogs on leash1 hrCentennial Park, Campbells Bay: bush tracks, boardwalks, the Avenue of Remembrance, a Gulf lookout, entrances, parking and dog rules.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksChelsea Estate Heritage ParkBush Walks, Birdlife & HistoryDogs off leashChelsea Estate Heritage Park is a 37-hectare bush reserve in Birkenhead on Auckland's North Shore. The park is free to visit, open dawn to dusk.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsClevedon Scenic ReserveTracks, Views & Kauri BushToiletsPlayground1-1.5 hrExplore Clevedon Scenic Reserve (Te Nikau Pā) near Auckland: 100ha kauri bush, steep summit track with 360° views, quarry walk and family facilities.

Central Auckland ParksCornwall ParkWorking Farm, 8,000 Trees and Sir John Logan Campbell's GiftToiletsPlaygroundBBQDogs on leashCornwall Park, Epsom: a free 172 ha park and working farm run by the Cornwall Park Trust Board. History, farm animals, trees, gate hours and dogs.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksDevonport DomainSports Park and Walks HubToiletsPlaygroundDogs on leashThe Devonport Domain is a large sports and recreation reserve in Devonport on Auckland's North Shore. It is free to visit and open daily.

Regional ParksDuder Regional ParkCoastal Views & Scenic WalksToiletsNo dogsDuder Regional Park offers free entry, 4.3 km Farm Loop Walk, 360-degree Gulf views and bookable accommodation on Auckland's Whakakaiwhara Peninsula.

Central Auckland ParksEmily Place ReservePohutukawa Trees & HeritageEmily Place Reserve in Auckland CBD: a quiet pocket park with mature pohutukawa and the 1850s Churton Memorial obelisk, a short walk from Britomart.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsGittos DomainCoastal Walks, Gumland & Harbour ViewsToiletsDogs on leash40 minModerateFind Gittos Domain in Blockhouse Bay: 15 ha coastal reserve with Te Ara o Tiriwa track, rare gumland and more. Free entry, moderate 45-min loop.

Hauraki Gulf Island ParksGlenfern SanctuaryConservation Walks & Kauri Canopy on AoteaNo dogsGlenfern Sanctuary is an 83-hectare regional park on Aotea / Great Barrier Island, about 100 kilometres northeast of Auckland.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsGoat Island Marine ReserveSnorkelling & Day TripsNo dogsGoat Island Marine Reserve near Leigh, north of Auckland: New Zealand's first marine reserve, with free entry and snorkelling among snapper and crayfish.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksGreville ReserveReservoir Bike Track, Playground and SportsToiletsBBQDogs on leashGreville Reserve in Forrest Hill on the North Shore: a reservoir-top bike track, playground, skate park and artificial sports fields. Open 24 hours.

Central Auckland ParksGribblehirst ParkPlayground, Sports Fields and BushDogs on leashGribblehirst Park in Sandringham offers a tiered playground with flying fox, sports field, barbecue, rose gardens and lava rock forest trails.

West Auckland ParksHarbourview - Orangihina ParkWetlands, Harbour Paths and Wartime Gun SitesToiletsDogs on leashHarbourview - Orangihina Park, Te Atatū Peninsula: wetlands, birds, harbour paths, history, car park gate hours, facilities and access points.

South Auckland ParksHayman Park ManukauPlayground, Skate Park & Park FeaturesDogs on leashManu-kau Noa Iho / Hayman Park is a large tree-lined suburban park in Manukau that serves as a central green space for the local community and visitors.

Central Auckland ParksHighfield Garden ReserveDonkeys, Walks & Bay ViewsToilets1 hrEasy to moderateHighfield Garden Reserve at Algies Bay, 70 km north of Auckland: hand-feed the seven resident donkeys and walk a 60-minute bush loop with bay views.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsHobson Bay WalkwayCoastal Path, Birds & Tide TipsDogs off leash1.5-3 hrHobson Bay Walkway is a free 9 km coastal loop in Auckland with boardwalks, mangroves, birds and a low-tide section near Parnell.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsHochstetter Pond ŌnehungaVolcanic Wetland Reserve AucklandHochstetter Pond is a small Auckland Council reserve in Ōnehunga that protects a volcanic wetland formed in a collapsed lava cave.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsHūnua FallsEasy Walk to a 30 m Waterfall in the Hūnua Ranges30 m fallsToiletsNo dogsEasyHūnua Falls is a 30m waterfall in the Hūnua Ranges, an hour south of Auckland, a few minutes' walk from a free car park with picnic areas. No swimming.

Regional ParksHūnua Ranges Regional ParkNative Forest, Waterfalls & Walks Near AucklandToiletsNo dogsThe Hūnua Ranges Regional Park protects the largest area of native forest close to Auckland. Auckland Council manages the park.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsKepa Bush ReserveNative Bush Walk & Kohekohe TreeDogs on leash40 minEasy to moderateKepa Bush Reserve in Mission Bay, Auckland: 13.6 ha of native coastal forest with an easy 1.6 km loop track and a kohekohe over 300 years old. Free entry.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsKopupaka Reserve WestgateAward-Winning Wetland Park and PlaygroundToiletsBBQKopupaka Reserve, Westgate, 26ha award-winning wetland park. World Landscape of the Year 2016 + NZ Playground of the Year 2021.

East Auckland ParksLloyd Elsmore ParkSports Fields, Playgrounds, Pool and Historic VillageToiletsPlaygroundDogs on leashLloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga: one of Auckland's largest multi-use parks, with sports fields, playgrounds, a pool and a historic village.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksLong Bay BeachSwimming, Walks and Park GuidePatrolled in summerToiletsPlaygroundBBQLong Bay Beach offers calm sheltered swimming, family facilities and coastal walks in Long Bay Regional Park on Auckland's North Shore.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksMahurangi West Regional ParkCamping, Beaches and Coastal WalksToiletsNo dogsMahurangi West Regional Park offers sheltered bays, camping and coastal walks 51 km north of Auckland.

Hauraki Gulf Island ParksMatietie WalkLow-Tide Coastal Walk From Matiatia Wharf on WaihekeNo dogs55 minHardMatietie Walk on Waiheke: an advanced 55-minute DOC coastal walk from Matiatia Wharf, passable near low tide only. Slip diversion, boots and tips.

Volcanic Cones & MaungaMaungauika / North HeadDevonport Maunga with Forts, Tunnels and Gulf ViewsDogs on leash15 minMaungauika / North Head, Devonport: volcanic history, Māori settlement, 1885 forts and tunnels, gate hours, dog rules and the walk from the ferry.

Central Auckland ParksMaungawhau / Mount EdenSummit Views & Visitor Guide196 m fallsToiletsPlaygroundDogs off leashMaungawhau / Mount Eden is Auckland's highest volcanic cone, rising 196 metres above the Mount Eden suburb.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsMeola Reef ReserveTe Tokaroa Lava Reef, Dog Park and Harbour HabitatDogs off leashMeola Reef Reserve, Western Springs: Auckland's longest lava flow, intertidal reef, mangroves, gravel paths, a fenced off-leash dog park and parking.

Central Auckland ParksMichael Joseph Savage Memorial ParkHistory and Harbour ViewsToiletsMichael Joseph Savage Memorial Park occupies the headland at Takaparawhau / Bastion Point in Ōrākei, overlooking the Waitematā Harbour.

Hauraki Gulf Island ParksMotuihe Island TracksEasy Gulf Walks to Beaches, Birds and HistoryToiletsNo dogs20 minEasyMotuihe Island tracks: easy DOC walks from the wharf to beaches, bush with rare saddleback and historic sites. Boat access, toilets, camping and rules.

East Auckland ParksMotukorea / Browns IslandVolcano Walks & AccessNo dogsMotukorea / Browns Island offers volcano walks, pā sites and gulf views. Access by kayak or private boat only; free entry and no facilities.

Hauraki Gulf Island ParksMotuora Island WalksPest-Free Hauraki Gulf Island With KiwiNo dogs1-2 hr returnEasyMotuora Island walks: easy 1–2 hour DOC walks on a pest-free Hauraki Gulf island with kiwi. Boat and water taxi access, tracks, tides and rules.

Hauraki Gulf Island ParksMotutapu IslandTracks, Restoration & CampingNo dogs1-1.5 hr one wayModerateMotutapu Island is a 1,510-hectare island in the Hauraki Gulf, connected to Rangitoto Island by a causeway.

Central Auckland ParksMount Wellington / MaungareiVolcanic Walks & ViewsToiletsDogs on leash30-60 min returnModerateMount Wellington / Maungarei is one of the youngest volcanoes in the Auckland volcanic field, with its last eruption around 10,000 years ago.

Regional ParksMuriwai Regional ParkGannet Colony, Beach & TracksToiletsPlaygroundBBQDogs off leashMuriwai Regional Park on Auckland's west coast has a black-sand surf beach, the Ōtakamiro Point gannet colony, bush tracks, picnic areas and a playground.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsMurphys Bush ReserveKahikatea Forest and Colonial Buildings in Flat BushToiletsDogs on leash1.5 hrMurphys Bush Reserve in Flat Bush: mature kahikatea forest, a self-guided bush walk, birds, stream life and the 1877 school house. Gate hours and dogs.

Regional ParksMutukāroa / Hamlins Hill Regional ParkViews, Heritage & Walks65 m fallsToiletsDogs on leashMutukāroa / Hamlins Hill Regional Park in Penrose, Auckland: 48 ha of farmland with 360-degree city views, Māori settlement remains and dog walks.

Central Auckland ParksMyers ParkCentral City Oasis with Playground and ArtDogs on leashMyers Park is a narrow linear park in central Auckland that runs parallel to the upper section of Queen Street, linking Karangahape Road, Greys Avenue.

Hauraki Gulf Island ParksŌ Manawatere Regional ParkShelly Beach, Camping & Gulf ViewsToiletsPlaygroundBBQDogs off leashŌ Manawatere Regional Park offers a shelly beach, clifftop camping and easy family walks with Hauraki Gulf views, 40 km southeast of Auckland.

Volcanic Cones & MaungaŌhinerau / Mount HobsonSummit Walk and Views in Remuera143 m fallsToiletsDogs on leash30 minŌhinerau / Mount Hobson offers a steep 30-minute summit walk with city and harbour views. One of Auckland's 14 tūpuna maunga with visible pā history.

East Auckland ParksŌhuiarangi / Pigeon MountainEasy Volcanic Cone Walk & ViewsToiletsDogs on leash15 minEasyMarvel at the stunning beauty and rich history of Ōhuiarangi, where ancient eruptions and Māori culture intertwine, inviting you to explore its secrets.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksŌkura Bush WalkwayCoastal Bush Walk From Stillwater to Karepiro BayNo dogsEasyŌkura Bush Walkway: a coastal bush walk on Te Araroa from Haigh Road to Stillwater. Access, dogs, shorebird nesting and DOC status.

West Auckland ParksOlympic Park New LynnPlaygrounds, Velodrome and 1.4 km PathToiletsOlympic Park in New Lynn, West Auckland: playgrounds, a concrete velodrome, sports fields and a 1.4 km accessible path. Free and open daily.

Volcanic Cones & MaungaOne Tree Hill / MaungakiekieSummit, Park & TracksToiletsPlaygroundDogs on leashOne Tree Hill / Maungakiekie in Epsom, Auckland: a volcanic summit with an obelisk and city views, plus Cornwall Park farm tracks, playground and café.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksOnepoto Domain NorthcoteVolcanic Crater Playground and Bike PathOnepoto Domain, playground in a 185,000-year-old volcanic crater. Two playgrounds, flying fox, learn-to-ride bike path, lake and wetlands.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsŌrākei Basin WalkwayWalking & Cycling Loop GuideDogs on leash30-60 minEasyŌrākei Basin Walkway in Auckland: a 2.9 km loop around a volcanic crater lagoon with boardwalks and birdlife, close to Ōrākei and Meadowbank stations.

Volcanic Cones & MaungaŌtāhuhu / Mount RichmondAccessible Maunga Walk & Portage History48 m fallsToiletsPlayground30 minŌtāhuhu / Mount Richmond in Auckland is a 48m cluster of scoria mounds on the old waka portage, with a sealed 1.6km path that suits pushchairs.

Volcanic Cones & MaungaŌwairaka / Te Ahi-kā-a-Rakataura / Mount AlbertSummit Walk and Volcanic Views135 m fallsToiletsDogs off leash20 minŌwairaka / Mount Albert in Auckland: a 1 km, 20-minute summit loop on a 135 m volcanic cone with pā earthworks and views over the Waitematā Harbour.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksPākiri Regional ParkUnspoiled Beach and Dotterel HabitatToiletsDogs on leashPākiri Regional Park offers a quiet white-sand beach, pōhutukawa forest and dotterel habitat 90 km north of Auckland.

Central Auckland ParksParnell Rose GardensFree Entry, 5000 Roses & Heritage CollectionsToiletsBBQParnell Rose Gardens (Dove-Myer Robinson Park): free entry at all hours, around 5000 roses and heritage collections, best November to March.

West Auckland ParksParrs ParkPlayground, Skate Ramp and Sports FieldsToiletsDogs off leashParrs Park, 471-479 West Coast Rd Glen Eden, wooden skate ramp, 11m Oratia Beauty Tower (apple-box themed), NZ's first Giant Birds Nest Swing (5m+).

Nature Reserves & WetlandsParry Kauri Park Freedom Camping WarkworthRules and Kauri WalkToiletsOfficial rules for freedom camping at Parry Kauri Park Warkworth, including self-contained requirements, 2-night limit, kauri walk and facilities.

West Auckland ParksPiha DomainPlayground, Beach Access and CampingToiletsBBQPiha Domain, 21 Seaview Rd — playground, tennis, bowling greens, motor camp near famous black-sand Piha Beach. 39km west of Auckland through the Waitākere Ranges.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsPūhoi to Remiger Road TrackTe Araroa Ridge and Forest Walk From PūhoiNo dogs2 hr one wayPūhoi to Remiger Road Track: an intermediate 2-hour DOC walk on Te Araroa from Pūhoi Domain through podocarp forest. Loop option, access and tips.

Volcanic Cones & MaungaPukewīwī / Puketāpapa / Mount RoskillSummit Walk and Volcanic Cone in Auckland110 m fallsToiletsPlaygroundDogs on leashPuketāpapa / Mount Roskill is a 110m volcanic cone in Auckland. The 1.1km track reaches the summit in about 20 minutes, with views to Manukau Harbour.

Hauraki Gulf Island ParksRangitoto Island Summit TrackAuckland Day Trip & Ferry GuideNo dogs2 hr returnEasy to moderateThe Rangitoto Island Summit Track is a popular 3.1 km return walk to the summit of Rangitoto, Auckland's youngest and largest volcanic cone.

Hauraki Gulf Island ParksRotary Centennial Loop TrackMotutapu Island Bush Walk to WWII SitesNo dogs40 minEasyRotary Centennial Loop Track on Motutapu Island: an easy 40-minute DOC loop through volunteer-planted bush to WWII sites. Boat access and tips.

Hauraki Gulf Island ParksRotoroa IslandDay Trip from Auckland to a Predator-Free Hauraki Gulf SanctuaryToiletsBBQDogs on leash10 min returnRotoroa Island in the Hauraki Gulf: ferry from Viaduct Harbour, takahē and kiwi, walks and bays, island history, landing fees and rules for visitors.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksSanders Reserve ParemoremoMTB Trails, Walking & Dog ParkToiletsPlaygroundBBQDogs off leash41-hectare Auckland reserve with 20 km MTB trails, 4 km walking loop, playground and fenced dog area on the Waitematā Harbour edge.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksScandrett Regional ParkCoastal Walks, Beach & Historic HomesteadToiletsNo dogsScandrett Regional Park occupies the north-east tip of the Mahurangi Peninsula, roughly 82 kilometres north of Auckland CBD, overlooking Scandretts Bay.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksShakespear Regional ParkBeaches, Tracks & CampingToiletsBBQNo dogsShakespear Regional Park occupies the tip of the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, around 50 kilometres or a 40- to 50-minute drive north of central Auckland.

East Auckland ParksSnakes and Ladders Playground Farm CoveUnique Auckland Board Game ParkToiletsSnakes and Ladders Playground at Farm Cove Reserve, life-size walk-through board game on a hillside.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsTahuna Tōrea Nature ReserveShorebird Sandspit and Wetlands in GlendowieNo dogs40 minTahuna Tōrea Nature Reserve, Glendowie: sandspit, lagoon and wetlands on the Tāmaki Estuary, shorebird list, tracks, lookouts and no-dogs rule.

West Auckland ParksTahurangi / Crum Park TitirangiBilingual Signage & PlaygroundsToiletsTahurangi / Crum Park in Titirangi offers Auckland's first bilingual signage, two playgrounds, sports facilities and bush walks.

Volcanic Cones & MaungaTakarunga / Mount VictoriaDevonport Maunga with Pā Terraces and an Old Gun Fort66 m fallsTakarunga / Mount Victoria in Devonport: a 66 m Tūpuna Maunga with pā terraces, signal station and gun fort history, gate hours, vehicle rules and dogs.

Regional ParksTāpapakanga Regional ParkCamping, Coastal Walks & Firth ViewsToiletsBBQDogs on leashTāpapakanga Regional Park is a coastal farm park on the western shore of the Firth of Thames at Orere Point.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsTāwharanui Regional ParkBeaches, Sanctuary & KiwiToiletsNo dogsTāwharanui Regional Park offers beaches, an open sanctuary with kiwi, walking tracks and marine reserve swimming 85 km north of Auckland.

East Auckland ParksTawhitokino Regional ParkLow-Tide Beach and CampingToiletsNo dogsTawhitokino Regional Park is a small scenic coastal park on the Firth of Thames at the end of Kawakawa Bay Coast Road near Orere Point.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksTe Ārai Regional ParkBeaches, Tracks & Camping GuideToiletsDogs on leashTe Ārai Regional Park offers long beaches, walking tracks and CSC camping 90 km north of Auckland. Free entry, tide-aware walks and booking required.

Volcanic Cones & MaungaTe Kōpuke / Mount St John1km Loop, Crater Views125 m fallsToiletsDogs on leash30 minMount St John (Te Kōpuke) in Auckland: an easy 1 km loop around the volcanic crater with views across the city.

South Auckland ParksTe Mārua / Boggust Park, FavonaNeighbourhood Playground in Volcanic Tuff RingToiletsDogs on leashNeighbourhood park in Favona with playgrounds, sports facilities and a volcanic tuff ring. Free access from Lenore Road and nearby streets.

Regional ParksTe Muri Regional ParkWalk-In Coast Between Mahurangi West and WenderholmToiletsNo dogs15-25 minTe Muri Regional Park: walk in from Mahurangi West across the estuary at low tide to coastal forest, Te Muri Beach campground and Puhoi Cottage.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsTe Pane o Mataoho / Te Ara Pueru / Māngere MountainWalks, Views and Cultural Significance106 m fallsToiletsPlaygroundDogs on leashTe Pane-o-Mataaho / Māngere Mountain is one of the largest and best-preserved volcanic cones in the southern Auckland volcanic field.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksTe Rau Pūriri Regional ParkKaipara Harbour Walks & Farm ViewsToiletsDogs on leashTe Rau Pūriri Regional Park on South Head, 60 km from Auckland: 340 ha of farmland and regenerating bush with tracks down to Waipiro Bay on the Kaipara.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsTiritiri Matangi IslandOpen Sanctuary Day Trip from AucklandYou won't believe the extraordinary birdlife and stunning landscapes awaiting you at Tiritiri Matangi Island, a true haven for nature enthusiasts.

Central Auckland ParksVictoria ParkPlayground, Sports & City Green SpaceHidden in the heart of Auckland, Victoria Park offers vibrant pathways and playgrounds, inviting you to explore its rich history and exciting activities.

Regional ParksWaharau Regional ParkCoastal Access & Hunua WalksToiletsBBQDogs on leashWaharau Regional Park on the Firth of Thames, southeast of Auckland, runs from the Hunua Ranges to the coast, with campgrounds, bush tracks and biking.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsWaiatarua ReserveUrban Wetland Loop, Birdlife and Off-Leash Dog AreasToiletsPlaygroundDogs off leashWaiatarua Reserve, Remuera: a flat gravel loop around NZ's biggest urban wetland restoration, from old lake to stormwater wetland. Birds and dogs.

South Auckland ParksWaikōwhai ParkBush Walks, Harbour Views & FacilitiesToiletsPlaygroundBBQDogs off leashWaikōwhai Park offers free entry, native bush walks on the Waikōwhai Walkway, a playground and picnic facilities on Auckland’s Manukau Harbour.

Nature Reserves & WetlandsWaitākere Ranges Regional ParkTracks, Beaches & Native ForestToiletsBBQFind 16,000 ha of native forest, 250 km of tracks and west-coast beaches in Auckland’s Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

East Auckland ParksWaitawa Regional ParkMountain Biking, Walks & Kayak CampingToiletsBBQDogs on leashWaitawa Regional Park lies on Auckland's south-eastern coast near Kawakawa Bay, about 50 kilometres from the city centre.

Central Auckland ParksWaterview ReservePlayground, Splash Pad and Skate ParkToiletsDogs on leashWaterview Reserve in Auckland offers a playground with 5m slide, summer splash pad, skate tracks, bike tracks, basketball and volleyball courts. Free entry at 19 Herdman Street.

North Shore & Hibiscus Coast ParksWenderholm Regional ParkBeach, Tracks & First Regional ParkToiletsBBQDogs off leashWenderholm Regional Park lies at the mouth of the Pūhoi River on Auckland's Hibiscus Coast, about 48 km north of the city centre near Waiwera.

Central Auckland ParksWestern Park Freemans BayHistoric Auckland Park with PlaygroundToiletsWestern Park in Freemans Bay, Auckland, opened in 1879 and has a hillside playground with three tunnel slides and a flying fox, plus tennis courts.

Central Auckland ParksWestern Springs Lakeside ParkLake Walk, Playground & Fukuoka GardenToiletsPlaygroundBBQWestern Springs Lakeside Park (Te Wai Ōrea) in Auckland: a free spring-fed lake walk, big playground, barbecues and the Fukuoka Garden, beside the zoo.

Hauraki Gulf Island ParksWhakanewha Regional ParkCamping, Beach & WalksToiletsBBQNo dogsWhakanewha Regional Park on Waiheke Island's south coast near Auckland has native forest, a wetland, sheltered Rocky Bay beach, bush walks and camping.