Whakatīwai Regional Park
East Coast Road, Whakatiwai

Park closed for pest control from 5pm Wednesday 15 October 2025 until further notice

We have closed the park for extensive pest animal control operations. You should not enter the park as there is a risk to people and pets from this operation.

We are clearing the tracks and roads of 1080 bait so it is safe to visit again. We will let you know when the park is ready to reopen.

Visit How we protect the Hunua Ranges from pests to learn more about the pest control process and view maps of the area.

Email hunuaproject@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz if you have any questions.

Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri

We have closed large sections of our parks to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.

When you visit our parks, you need to clean your footwear and equipment to avoid transferring disease from one area to another.

Find open and closed tracks and read about protecting our kauri.

About Whakatīwai Regional Park

Whakatīwai Regional Park is characterised by a series of gravel ridges, which are unique in the Auckland region and also internationally significant. The park has a shelly sand foreshore, that is a haven for birds such as godwits (Kuaka) and knots.

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.