Tāpapakanga Regional Park
95 Deerys Road, Orere Point
About Tāpapakanga Regional Park
Tāpapakanga Regional Park - The Ashby Homestead facing the Coromandel Peninsula.
An attractive coastal farm park, Tāpapakanga has a rich Māori and European history and offers an accessible, pōhutukawa edged beach on the western shores of the Firth of Thames.
The Tāpapakanga Stream winds its way through the park.
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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.
How to access Tāpapakanga Regional Park
- Pedestrian access ‑ Open 24 hours
- Gate access summer ‑ 6am to 9pm (Daylight saving)
- Gate access winter ‑ 6am to 7pm (Non-daylight saving)
- 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.
What to see and do at Tāpapakanga Regional Park
- Barbecues ‑
Two gas barbecues are located on the foreshore near the beach car park.
Tāpapakanga Regional Park
Map of Tāpapakanga Regional Park
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