The Auckland Regional Council Parks network was established in 1965 and is made up of 26 different parks, covering more than 40,000 hectares of land with recreational, historic and ecological value. Access to all our parks is free of charge.
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Family day
Arataki Kid's Day 2009
Fun day out for the whole family – clay craft, bush art, flax weaving, bush walks, face painting and a whole lot more!
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Family day
101 things to do in your regional parks
From an afternoon relaxing by a remote beach to an action-packed weekend in the bush, here are 101 fun and affordable ideas for exploring Auckland's regional parks!
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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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Important park information
Arataki Visitor Centre – pou under repair
The centre’s central pou has been removed for important repair work and will be back in October. Contact us for more information.
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
Ambury Farm Walk
This 45 minute walk is pram and wheelchair accessible. A great way for the kids to get to know the farm animals at Ambury.
Park of the month
Ambury Regional Park
Ambury brings a slice of country to the city where visitors can get up close to the animals.
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7 November 2009
View and learn about historic Couldrey House. -
8 November 2009
Fun day out for the whole family – clay craft, bush art, flax weaving, bush walks, face painting and a whole lot more! -
8 November 2009
Vaughan Homestead is situated at the northern end of Long Bay Regional Park -
10 November 2009
Volunteer to help with the nursery, general maintenance and other projects around the park. -
10 November 2009
Volunteer to help with the general maintenance and other projects around the park. -
14 November 2009
View and learn about historic Couldrey House. -
17 November 2009
Volunteer to help with the nursery, general maintenance and other projects around the park. -
17 November 2009
Volunteer to help with the general maintenance and other projects around the park. -
21 November 2009
The 2009 Ukulele Festival to back for another year at Mt Smart Stadium! Don't miss out on this free family music festival! -
21 November 2009
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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