Parks / Outdoors

Auckland's first coastal regional park

On 31 March 1965, the ARA took possession of the 127-hectare Wenderholm property and transformed it for public use.

Hobsonville Point

Whakanewha Regional Park

Making the most of our green space

Auckland Council has bought a 78ha property next to Te Rau Pūriri Regional Park on the southern edge of Kaipara Harbour.

First World War Heritage Trail

Auckland’s First World War Heritage Trail highlights 56 sites, from Wellsford to Waiuku.

50 years of regional parks

Auckland’s regional parks help provide safe havens for some of New Zealand’s most treasured indigenous species.

Explore the hidden gems in our parks network

Places to visit and things to do in our regional parks.

Give orienteering a go

Orienteering is a great way to experience the picturesque and diverse terrain of some of Auckland’s regional parks.