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Stoneleigh Sculpture in the Gardens
Art in parks
Art in parks

Stoneleigh Sculpture in the Gardens

The exhibition features 20 sculptures by top New Zealand artists on a 1.8km trail through the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Hillary Trail
Important park information
Important park information

Hillary Trail

The Hillary Trail is a four day, three night tramp through the Waitakere Ranges. The trail opens 11 January 2010 and bookings are open now.

Couldrey House - open day
Family day
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.

101 things to do in your regional parks
Family day
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!

Whakatiwai Hunua Ranges Mutukaroa - Hamlin's Hill Auckland Botanic Gardens Omana Ambury Mt Smart Stadium Whakanewha Awhitu Waitakere Ranges Muriwai Long Bay Shakespear Wenderholm Mahurangi Scandrett Te Rau Puriri Atiu Creek Tawharanui Pakiri Tawhitokino Tapapakanga Duder Waharau Waitawa

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.



Walk of the month

Guided sculpture walks

Every Wednesday and Sunday visitors can take a free guided walk around the Sculpture in the Gardens exhibition at the Auckland Botanic Gardens.

Park of the month

Auckland Botanic Gardens

Get along to the Stoneleigh Sculpture in the Gardens before it's too late. Also check out the Botanic Garden Festival on the 13-14 February.

Upcoming events
The Big Clean Up
What you can do