Parks / Outdoors

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Parks / Outdoors 5 Feb 2025

Explore the best summer spots at Auckland Regional Parks

With a whopping 45,000 hectares, Auckland’s 28 regional parks have plenty on offer.

Parks / Outdoors 15 Jan 2025

Giving our wetlands a watery hug

Drive along any Auckland motorway and eventually you’ll see tidal areas with shelly banks and pūkeko.

Parks / Outdoors 11 Dec 2024

New Māori name in Glen Eden park links astrology and whenua

Te Kakau, formerly known as Sunvue Park, was named by local iwi Te Kawerau ā Maki as the sole name for the park.

Parks / Outdoors 6 Dec 2024

Four lesser-known Auckland parks to explore

With more than 4000 parks in Auckland, there are outdoor areas in every corner of the region ready to be explored.

Parks / Outdoors 5 Dec 2024

Barbecue hot spots for outdoor celebrations in Auckland

Tāmaki Makaurau is packed with perfect picnic locations and sizzling barbecue spots – whether you’re enjoying a long summer lunch, an outdoor dinner or beachside breakfast.

Parks / Outdoors 4 Dec 2024

Explore these epic filming locations in Auckland

Auckland is a go-to filming location for many top directors.

Parks / Outdoors 2 Dec 2024

10 cool things to do in our regional parks

There are always more new and surprising things to do in Auckland’s regional parks. If you’re looking for something different to do, try one of these cool experiences.

Council news 27 Nov 2024

Eight Auckland parks get global recognition with Green Flag awards

Auckland Council is celebrating yet another year of achieving world-class park management standards, as eight parks close to 9000 hectares across Tāmaki Makaurau receive the prestigious Green Flag Award.

Events42 Results

22 Feb 2025

Sunnyvale Stream Care Session

Come along and show some love to the community native planting on the banks of the Waari Stream i...

30 Jun 2024 - 30 Jun 2025

Cuttings and Kōrero

Join us every last Sunday in Te Ara Tapuwae to connect with other plant enthusiasts!

26 Feb 2025

Ranger guided walk - Manutewhau walkway

Join the community parks ranger team on a guided walk along the beautiful Manutewhau walkway behi...

30 Jan 2025 - 27 Feb 2025

Historic Auckland Waterfront walking tour

Don your best walking shoes and delve into the history and archaeology of the Auckland waterfront.

28 Feb 2025

Guided Nature Walk with Kaipātiki Project

Join us for an insightful nature walk at Eskdale Reserve, where we’ll explore how the natural env...

01 Mar 2025

Browns Bay Summer Spectacular 2025

Enjoy the live music on stage in Phoenix Plaza and the beach reserve while you soak up the summer...

01 Mar 2025

Howick Village Cultural Food Festival 2025

Enjoy live entertainment and cultural performances while exploring unique food stalls.

01 Feb 2025 - 03 May 2025

Eskdale Regeneration Saturdays with Kaipātiki Project

Join us to help protect our unique native ecosystems and build local climate resilience!