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Dog walking with restrictions

Dogs are allowed but must be on a lead.

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Farm Animals - Viewing
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Farm Animals - Viewing

Young cattle graze on the hill and can be curious about visitors.

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Mountain biking

On designated tracks only.

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There are regular volunteer days held on the last Sunday of every month. Please contact 09 536 7012 if you are interested in volunteering in our southern parks.

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Wedding / civil union

Weddings and civil unions require a consent to be obtained prior to commencement. Some locations are very popular over the summer months and early booking is recommended. Please contact parks on 09 366 2000 to discuss your requirements.

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Expect to see Fantail, Kingfisher, Pukeko.

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Hamlins Hill Mutukaroa

Future Park - Still under development

Hamlins Hill Mutukaroa is 48 hectares in area. The park is still under development.
An extensive native planting programme is underway to enhance this green sanctuary which also has cultural and archeological significance.

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Parking
Sealed access road

History

The Maori name for the hill means "the end of many battles" and many battles were indeed fought for control of this strategic access way between the two large harbours of the Waitemata and the Manukau. Both harbours were tremendous sources of seafood and easy access past Mutukaroa to this food source was highly desirable.

On the northern part of the Hill are remnants of early European farming activities, including stone wall fences and hawthorn hedges. These were constructed by the farmers who would have had to carry these rocks from nearby volcanic quarries. There are several significant areas of both cultural and archaeological importance.

In more recent times a number of freezing works in the surrounding district used the hill's fertile grazing as holding paddocks.
Picture of Hamlins Hill Mutukaroa
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Park opening hours:

Summer:
Open 24 hours
Winter:
Open 24 hours

Weekend opening hours:

Summer:
Open 24 hours
Winter:
Open 24 hours

Public holiday opening hours:

Summer:
Open 24 hours
Winter:
Open 24 hours

How to get to Hamlins Hill Mutukaroa

Entry off Great South Rd between the Onehunga and Mt Wellington off-ramps from State Highway 1.

Distance from Auckland CBD: 12 km

  
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Public transport information:
Catch the bus or train to Hamlins Hill Mutukaroa
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