The Auckland Regional Council Parks network was established in 1965 and is made up of 25 different parks, covering nearly 40,000 hectares of land with recreational, historic and ecological value. Access to all our parks is free of charge.
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Important park information
Kauri dieback: How you can help
A new disease is attacking kauri trees in the Waitakere Ranges and you can help prevent it spreading.
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Closures
Scandrett - closed for pest control
Scandrett Regional Park is closed for pest control from Monday 1 September to Friday 12 September.
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Family day
Couldrey House - open day
Come to Wenderholm to view and learn more about historic Couldrey House. The house is open from 1pm - 4pm Saturday and Sunday
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Volunteering
Volunteering in parks
Have some fun and escape the city. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer in our parks.
Explore your parks
Auckland Regional Parks provide opportunities for walks, swimming, camping, farm experiences and plenty more. You could find yourself enjoying a secluded picnic spot, kayaking through pristine waters, mountain biking through forest, or discovering beautiful historic buildings.
Things to do and see
Walk of the month
Montana Heritage Trail
The Montana Heritage Trail in the Waitakere Ranges leads through the largest stand of mature kauri in the Auckland region.
Park of the month
Arataki Visitor Centre
Arataki Visitor Centre is renowned for its rainforest and native wildlife, but also for its wealth of recreational opportunities.
Upcoming events
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1 September 2008
Our Annual Pest Control programme will be carried out at Scandrett during this period, and the park will be closed. The park will also be closed for the weekend during this period. -
9 September 2008
Volunteer to help with the general maintenance and other projects around the park. -
9 September 2008
Volunteer to help with the nursery, general maintenance and other projects around the park. -
13 September 2008
Come on down to Mt Smart Stadium and support Auckland Rugby League. -
13 September 2008
View and learn about historic Couldrey House. -
14 September 2008
Join us and learn more about Shakespear Regional Park, and the planned Open Sanctuary -
16 September 2008
Volunteer to help with the general maintenance and other projects around the park. -
16 September 2008
Volunteer to help with the nursery, general maintenance and other projects around the park. -
20 September 2008
Come down to Mt Smart Stadium and support Auckland Rugby League. -
20 September 2008
View and learn about historic Couldrey House.
Park information & downloads
Visitor information
- Volunteer tree planting
Help us to keep our parks beautiful - Join a friends group
Your opportunity to get involved & make a difference!
News and Publications
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