Te Ārai Regional Park
708 Te Arai Point Road, Mangawhai

About Te Ārai Regional Park

Te Ārai Regional Park - Little Shag Lake.

Located in the north east of Rodney, Te Ārai Regional Park has three distinct access points to reach the stunning coastline and beaches. It includes a highly sensitive dune and lake ecosystems, wetlands, coastal broadleaf forest and regenerating forest.

Towards the southern end, the park features a long sandy beach formerly known as Forestry that is popular with surfers. You can also visit Te Ārai Point to explore the headland or take a dip in the retired quarry.

Parking is available at Pacific Road with pedestrian access to the beach over the dunes and to the northern part of the extensive track network.

We have a CSC parking area that allows for three-night stays in certified self-contained vehicles. You must book and pay before you can stay at the Te Ārai CSC parking 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.