Last updated May 2026
Omana Regional Park sits on the Pohutukawa Coast between Beachlands and Maraetai — a 40-hectare farm park running down to a sheltered Hauraki Gulf beach. Combines easy family swimming with farm-style walking tracks, picnic spaces, and grazing sheep and cattle in the wider park.
Practical Information
| Address | Omana Esplanade, between Beachlands and Maraetai, east Auckland |
| From central Auckland | ~40 km east — about 45 min drive via Whitford |
| Park size | ~40 hectares of farm parkland with beach frontage |
| Type | Sheltered Hauraki Gulf swimming beach within a regional park |
| Conditions | Calm, protected; mid–high tide for best swimming |
| Facilities | Toilets, changing rooms, grass picnic areas, BBQs, playground |
| Parking | Free park parking |
| Dogs | Not permitted — farm livestock and conservation area |
| Cost | Free park entry |
About Omana Regional Park
Omana is one of the smaller Auckland regional parks but one of the better-located for an east-Auckland day-out — a 40-hectare farm park with grazing pasture rolling down to a sheltered sandy beach on the Hauraki Gulf. The park is part of Auckland’s wider regional parks network managed by Auckland Council, and it’s particularly popular for family swim-and-picnic outings combining the beach with the surrounding grass picnic areas and farm walking tracks.
Swimming Conditions
Omana’s beach is sheltered behind the Pohutukawa Coast headlands and faces the Hauraki Gulf — protected from prevailing south-westerlies and the open-coast swells. Conditions are typically calm and family-friendly. Mid–high tide gives the best swimming depth; low tide exposes a long flat sandy stretch suitable for walking. The water warms reasonably well in summer (~19–22°C). Check Auckland Council’s Safeswim service before swimming after rain.
Beyond the Beach
The wider park has several short farm walking tracks across the grazing paddocks — easy walks suitable for families, with sheep and cattle visible (and sometimes coming up to walkers). Picnic tables, BBQs and grass areas around the beach make the park practical for full-day visits. The Pohutukawa Coast Road continues east from the park to Maraetai (5 min drive), making it easy to combine multiple Hauraki Gulf beaches in one outing.
Where to Learn More
Auckland Council — Omana Regional Park — official park page with current closures, walking tracks and facilities.
Safeswim — Omana Regional Park — real-time water-quality monitoring.
Auckland NZ — Omana Regional Park — visitor information.
Franklin Local Board — the local board area covering the Pohutukawa Coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Omana a swimming beach or a park?
Both — a 40-hectare regional park with a sheltered swimming beach running along its foreshore.
How long does it take from central Auckland?
About 45 minutes via Whitford and the Pohutukawa Coast Road.
Are dogs allowed?
No — the park has farm livestock and is a conservation area where dogs aren’t permitted.
Are there facilities?
Yes — toilets, changing rooms, BBQs, picnic tables, playground and grass picnic areas.
What’s there to do besides swimming?
Short farm walking tracks across the grazing paddocks, picnic areas, and the connection to nearby Maraetai for a longer day.
Is camping available?
Yes — Omana has campsites available through Auckland Council’s regional parks booking system.
For more east Auckland beaches and regional parks see Beaches in Auckland — including neighbouring Maraetai Beach.
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