Tawhitokino Regional Park
265 Kawakawa Bay Coast Road, Orere Point
About Tawhitokino Regional Park
Tawhitokino Regional Park - Aerial view showing the two small streams cutting into the beach.
This small scenic park is located at the end of the Kawakawa Bay Coast Road. Tawhitokino offers safe swimming and a beautiful, secluded stretch of white sand beach backed by regenerating bush and farmland.
Accessible during low tide only.
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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 Tawhitokino Regional Park
- Pedestrian access at low tide only ‑ You can only access Tawhitokino beach from Waiti Bay at low tide, or the hour either side as the tide changes. Check the tides and plan your trip carefully. The walk through the low tide section will take up to 30 minutes.
- Parking ‑ Please use the 10 available parking spaces at the Waiti Reserve car park.
Tawhitokino Regional Park
Map of Tawhitokino Regional Park
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