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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Volunteering
Tree planting days
Participate in the ecological restoration of bush and wetland areas in several Auckland Regional parks.
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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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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.
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
Duder Sustainable Trail
Learn how Duder Regional Park is walking the talk on sustainability. This one hour walk is a fun and practical way to learn about sustainable farming.
Park of the month
Duder
Just 45 minutes from the city, this peninsula park is a working farm and a playground for keen walkers, orienteerers and mountain bikers. A great spot for family picnics too.
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4 July 2009
View and learn about historic Couldrey House. -
5 July 2009
Vaughan Homestead is situated at the northern end of Long Bay Regional Park -
7 July 2009
Volunteer to help with the general maintenance and other projects around the park. -
7 July 2009
Volunteer to help with pest control programmes, general maintenance and other projects around the park. -
7 July 2009
Volunteer to help with the nursery, general maintenance and other projects around the park. -
11 July 2009
View and learn about historic Couldrey House. -
12 July 2009
Opportunity for the public to participate in the ecological restoration of bush areas. -
12 July 2009
Vodafone Warriors v Bulldogs -
14 July 2009
Volunteer to help with the general maintenance and other projects around the park. -
14 July 2009
Volunteer to help with the nursery, general maintenance and other projects around the park.
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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