Park activities
- Bird watching
- Boating
- Camping - vehicle based
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Dog walking with restrictions
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Dog walking with restrictions
Dogs are only permitted in the area between Army Bay and Okoromai Bay, but not between 9am and 7pm from the first Sunday in October to the 3rd Sunday in March. Dogs are prohibited at all times from Te Haruhi Bay, farmland and adjoining beaches.
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Farm Animals - Viewing
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Farm Animals - Viewing
Shakespear Park is a working farm where you will find cattle and sheep.
- Kayaking
- Mountain biking
- Orienteering
- Paragliding
- Picnics
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Pram walks
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Pram walks
All beaches have reasonable pram access with Okoromai Bay having large grassy flat areas. There are also grass verges along all the roads suitable for prams. If you park at the lookout carpark you can take your pram to the lookout. You'll need to push your pram over the two cattlestops to get to there.
- Sightseeing
- Swimming
- Walks (1 hour or more)
- Walks (less than 1 hour)
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Wedding / civil union
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Wedding / civil union
There is a weddding site available for booking which overlooks Te Haruhi Bay. 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.
Tracks
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Heritage Trail
2 hours / 4 km -
Lookout Track
½ hour / 3 km -
Lookout Track
1 hour / 3 km -
Tiri Tiri Track
2 hours / 5 km






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