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Please be aware that due to fire damage, Fairy Falls Tracks is currently closed.
Auckland Regional Parks track update
This update outlines significant progress made since April 2025 to renew and reopen tracks damaged during the severe weather events of 2023.
Artist in Residence 2025: Parked up with a purpose
For the last 17 years, Auckland Council’s Artist in Residence programme has offered a unique invitation to selected artists: to live within and be creatively inspired by the beautiful natural spaces that are our regional parks.
Auckland Botanic Gardens unearths Tangled Roots exhibition
This summer, Auckland Botanic Gardens is setting the record straight with Tangled Roots, a unique and diverse exhibition that proves the humble grass family and humanity have long been deeply entangled.
A new view of Mayfield Park: investing in community spaces
Thanks to this recent upgrade funded by the Ōtara-Papatoetoe Local Board, Mayfield Park - a wide open space, has had some much needed TLC.
Key summer updates for Muriwai
Muriwai Regional Park visitors will find a range of food options and cool refreshments available at the west coast beach hotspot this summer.
Golden hours in Tāmaki Makaurau
As the sun stretches its golden rays into the evening, Auckland transforms into a playground of possibilities.
Update
Te Ngāherehere o Kohukohunui / Hūnua Ranges closed as large-scale pest control gets underway
Battling invasive predators: aerial operation aims to restore balance in Hūnua forests
Top 10 leafy lunch spots in the city centre
We are nurturing more natural spaces for you to enjoy - check out our city centre parks
Events50 Results
Travelling Pump Track
Bring your bikes, scooters and skateboards and get ready to zoom around the new modular pump track!
Create a Corn Husk Doll at the Botanic Gardens
In this activity, kids will learn how to make their very own traditional corn husk dolls—just lik...
Take a walk on the grassy side
We will share some tips and tricks to learning to identify grasses, which can be tricky, so bring...
Summer Holidays with Titirangi Library
A summer of fun is waiting, drop in, get creative, and make something awesome.
Junior Ranger Explorer Walk
Explore nature and become a Junior Ranger at Glendene Reserve with hands-on activities like bug h...
Silent disco kids adventures
Families can join together, or children can set off on their own themed adventure through the Auc...
Summer Pruning Demonstration
Strategic light pruning during summer helps keep your fruit trees compact and easy to harvest, wh...
Kids Craft Activity: Collage Making
The workshop encourages imagination, experimentation, and a playful connection with nature.
