Duder Regional Park
933R North Road, Clevedon

About Duder Regional Park

Duder Regional Park - View towards the Hunua Ranges.

Duder Regional Park is located on the pōhutukawa-fringed Whakakaiwhara Peninsula, which cuts out into the Tamaki Strait.

You may feel like you're on your own island as you enjoy the 360 degree views of the surrounding hills, Hunua Ranges and Hauraki Gulf islands.

To check for live information on water quality and safe swimming conditions at Auckland beaches, see the Safeswim website.

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History

Read the Duder Regional Park - Our history brochure (PDF 960KB) to find out about long and rich history of the area.

You need to know

Animals

Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all Auckland Council regional parks' bookable sites and accommodation. The exception is registered aid dogs. You will need to advise our staff at time of booking if you have a registered aid dog for an exemption.
Dogs are allowed in regional parks only as stated in the dog walking section. All other animals are prohibited at all times, unless you have a permit issued by Auckland Council.

Alcohol

Visible and excessive consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
We may ask you and your group to leave the park and terminate your permit.

Smokefree regional parks

Our regional parks are smoke-free.
Please observe this while staying on or using our regional parks.

Waste

All our regional parks are rubbish free. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.

Outdoor fires

It is illegal to light a fire outside in all public areas in the Auckland region.

Duder Regional Park

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Dog walking at Duder Regional Park

Our tip

Always follow the rules on where you can walk your dog on our website even if the information on park signs does not match. Call us on 09 301 0101 if you need help.
Read more about the dog access rules in Policy on dogs.

All areas
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Prohibited
All times
This covers all areas of the park and associated beach, foreshore, campgrounds and baches.

All areas
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	Prohibited All times

Dog access rules for other public places

See the Auckland region dog access rules that cover other public areas.

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Facilities at Duder Regional Park

Pedestrian access

Open 24 hours

Mobility access (partial)

This is a coastal farm park with beautiful views of the Hauraki Gulf and few man-made structures. The land is mostly gentle, even grassland. Parts of the park are wheelchair accessible, particularly on the well-structured paths, even if the ground is wet.

Vehicle access

An automatic gate is located at the park entrance. No access after closing hours. It will open at any time for vehicles exiting the park.

Limited mobility toilet

The main carpark has wheelchair accessible toilets.

Toilets

There is one toilet block with three toilets available.

Limited mobility parking

The surface is small, loose gravel throughout, but it is accessible in a wheelchair. There is no defined parking and none designated for mobility parking.

Parking

There are 29 parks available.

Gate access winter

6am to 7pm (Non-daylight saving)

Gate access summer

6am to 9pm (Daylight saving)

Mobility accessible picnic table

The picnic area adjoining the carpark is on a flat, grassed area and is wheelchair accessible.

Farm Loop

45 minutes, 4 km
Tramping track. Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Farm Loop is open.

Duder Coastal Walk

30 minutes, 2 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Duder Coastal Walk is open.

Pram access

It is possible to access the stockyards (and possibly beyond) with a pram.

Whakakaiwhara Pa Walk

60 minutes, 2.4 km
Suitable for prams. No wheelchair access. 120 minutes, 4.3 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Farm Loop Walk is open.

Beach Track

Mountain buggy access but not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Beach Track is open.

Duder Sustainable Trail

60 minutes, 4 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Duder Sustainable Trail is open.

Farm Loop Walk

120 minutes, 4.3 km
Not suitable for prams or wheelchairs. Check if Farm Loop Walk is open.

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Activities at Duder Regional Park

Picnics

There are no designated picnic sites at Duder Regional Park, feel free to find your own favourite spot.

Walking

More than 1 hour: the Farm Loop will take you through the farmland for some of the best coastal views of Auckland.

Fishing

The coast around Duder is very popular for fishing and collecting shellfish.

Mountain biking

There is a 4 kilometre farm loop for mountain bikers to use.

Orienteering

There are 24 markers located around the park, including an example marker by the noticeboard. See Orienteering to get the maps, also available from the noticeboard.

Volunteering

Please contact 09 536 7012 if you are interested in volunteering in our southern parks.

Weddings

You may need to apply for a permit to have an event or wedding in a regional park. For more information call 09 301 0101 and ask to speak

Swimming

Duder has several good beaches which are suitable at all tides.

Farm animals viewing

You will find grazing sheep and cattle on the farmland.

Drones

See Flying drones or unmanned aerial vehicles for current rules and guidelines for flying in our parks.

Horse riding

There is a designated single-loop trail over rolling farmland with scenic views over the Waitemata Harbour. See horse riding and how to get a horse riding pass .

Walking

Less that one hour: at low tide, try the Coastal Walk. Alternatively walk up to the Pa site.

Duder Regional Park

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Duder Regional Park933R North Road, Clevedon

About Duder Regional Park

Book accommodation at Duder Regional Park

History

Animals

Alcohol

Smokefree regional parks

Waste

Outdoor fires

Duder Regional Park

Map of Duder Regional Park

Duder Regional Park
933R North Road, Clevedon