Whatipū, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Whatipu Road, Huia
Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri
We have closed large sections of the Waitākere Ranges 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 Whatipū, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
The Whatipū area is a scientific reserve within the Waitākere Ranges. It is owned by the Department of Conservation and managed by Auckland Council on their behalf. It is a spectacular area of coastal dunes and wetlands.
Please take care when driving along Whatipu Road as it is narrow in places.
Book accommodation at Whatipū
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.
Whatipū, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Map of Whatipū, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Contact us to report a problem at this park.