Mobility access

Ambury

Pram access short walk

Farm Walk -  ¾ hour (1 km)

Short walk

Foreshore Walk -  ¾ hour (2 km)
Lost Garden's Walk -  ½ hour (1 km)

Pram access

Take your little one for a stroll at Ambury. The most accessible track is the Farm Walk but the Foreshore Walk and Lost Garden's Walk are possible too.

Mobility access (partial)

There is access around the farm animal enclosures on gravel and grassy laneways. These may be inaccessible in wet conditions.

Limited mobility toilet

2 available
There is 1 male, 1 female wheelchair accessible toilet in the main toilet block.

Limited mobility parking

1 available
There is 1 designated car park in the main car park.

Arataki Visitor Centre

Easy access short walk

Exhibition Drive -  ¾ hour (3.2 km)

Short walk

Arataki Nature Trail - < ¼ hour (1.6 km)

Mobility access (partial)

The Waitakere Ranges are renowned for their natural beauty. Click here to view a fact sheet below highlighting key aspects of the ranges that can by enjoyed by visitors with limited mobility.

Atiu Creek

Easy access short walk

Reservoir Walk - < ¼ hour (0 km)

Short walk

Clearfell Track - < ¼ hour (0 km)
Oruawhero River Trail - < ¼ hour (0 km)
Ti Tree Point Trail - < ¼ hour (0 km)

Pram access

Access for prams is possible around most of the park following the formed roads. The roads have a good surface for off-road prams to explore the views or walk to the harbour. There are steep sections of road and you may need to lift your pram over gates at times.

Mobility access (partial)

This farm park is accessible using all-terrain mobility equipment, and some paths are suitable for the more powerful models of mobility scooter. For special access provisions contact us on 09 366 2000, or click here for a PDF fact sheet about limited mobility access at Atiu Creek.

Limited mobility toilet

There are wheelchair accessible toilets in the main car park toilet block.

Limited mobility parking

The surface of the car park is loose gravel, however there are wide grassed areas on the perimeter of the car park where it is possible to park your car and push your wheelchair over the grass. There is no defined parking and none designated for mobility parking.

Accessible picnic table

1 available
The picnic table has been designed to accommodate a wheelchair at the end. Some assistance may be required to push the wheelchair to the table.

Auckland Botanic Gardens

Pram access

There are many sealed paths for prams. Don't forget to check out the Potter Children's garden or take a ride on the Wiri Rambler tractor.

Mobility access (partial)

Much of the gardens and facilities have limited mobility access. Click here to read more on the Auckland Botanic Gardens website.

Limited mobility toilet

The visitor centre and library have wheelchair accessible toilets.

Limited mobility parking

3 available
There are 3 designated car parks and a drop off area. Limited mobility vehicles are also permitted to drive around the garden's internal loop road on weekdays. From the loop road many of the lakes and gardens can be seen including the herbs, rock garden, rose garden, native ideas garden, threatened native plants garden and urban trees.

Awhitu

Short walk

Brook Homestead Walk -  ¾ hour (1.5 km)

Pram access

Awhitu is largely pram friendly. Walks may be challenging in places and are dependent on conditions.

Mobility access (partial)

Roads and paths are metal and access is dependant on ground conditions.

Limited mobility toilet

The main car park has wheelchair accessible toilets.

Cascades

Pram access short walk

Auckland City Walk - 1 hour (1.5 km)

Short walk

Large Kauri Walk - < ¼ hour (0.03 km)

Pram access

Take your pram on the Auckland City Walk.

Mobility access (partial)

Cornwallis

Pram access short walk

Orpheus Graves Walk - < ¼ hour (0.05 km)

Short walk

Jubilee Walk - 1 ¼ hours (1.8 km)
Kakamatua Beach Walk - < ¼ hour (0.1 km)
Monument Track - < ¼ hour (0.2 km)

Mobility access (partial)

The wharf at Cornwallis is accessible by wheelchair.

Limited mobility toilet

The main picnic area has wheelchair accessible toilets.

Duder

Short walk

Beach Track - < ¼ hour (0 km)

Pram access

It is possible to access the stockyards with a pram, possibly beyond.

Mobility access (partial)

This is a coastal farm park with beautiful views of the Hauraki Gulf and few man-made structures. The land is predominately gently undulating grassland. Parts of the Park are accessible to mobility impaired visitors, particularly on the well-structured paths, even if the ground is wet. Click here for a PDF fact sheet about limited mobility access at Duder.

Limited mobility toilet

The main car park has wheelchair accessible toilets.

Limited mobility parking

The surface is small, loose gravel throughout, but it is accessible in a wheelchair. There is no defined parking and none designated for mobility parking.

Accessible picnic table

The picnic area adjoining the car park is on a flat grassed area and is wheelchair accessible.

Huia

Pram access short walk

Huia Dam Road - 1 ¼ hours (6 km)
Karamatura Loop Walk - 1 hour (2.4 km)
Manukau Bar View Walk - < ¼ hour (0.2 km)
Manukau Timber Company Heritage Trail -  ½ hour (0.9 km)

Short walk

Mt Donald McLean Walk -  ½ hour (0.5 km)

Mobility access (partial)

Huia is a crucial water catchment area for the Auckland region and the Lower Huia Reservoir is the most accessible of its five dams. Follow Huia Rd through Huia itself. Immediately after crossing the bridge to Little Huia, turn right and drive up the top of the dam to see the expansive views.

Limited mobility toilet

There is wheelchair access to toilet blocks.

Hunua Ranges

Pram access

It is possible to take a pram to all four dams from the car parks.

Mobility access (partial)

Hunua Falls can be accessed from the car park (2 mins).

Limited mobility toilet

There are wheelchair accessible toilets at Mangatawhiri.

Karekare

Easy access short walk

Pohutukawa Glade Walk - < ¼ hour (0.5 km)

Short walk

Mercer Bay Loop Walk - 1 hour (1.4 km)

Mobility access (partial)

Limited mobility toilet

There are wheelchair accessible toilets.

Long Bay

Pram access

The picnic area and the beach are pram friendly.

Mobility access (partial)

Long Bay has a great deal to offer people with limited mobility. The southern end of the park is made up of grassed areas bordered by a long sandy beach on one side and a road on the other. The grassed areas are all on fairly gently rolling slopes. Click here for a PDF fact sheet about limited mobility access at Long Bay.

Limited mobility toilet

There are 3 sets of toilets in the park all with disability access toilet cubicles.

Limited mobility parking

There are accessible car parks near each of the 3 toilet blocks. North ground: grass car parks are flat and accessible. Playground: marked mobility car park on tarmac. South ground: marked mobility car park on tarmac. These car parks are monitored for unauthorised use by the park rangers.

Mahurangi

Pram access

Sullivans Bay has reasonable pram access across the grass picnic areas. Scotts Point board walk is great for prams, however there are two short sections where you may need to carry the pram over the sand.

Mobility access (partial)

Much of Mahurangi is not suitable for those with limited mobility.

Limited mobility toilet

There are wheelchair accessible toilets at Sullivans Bay and Scott Point.

Muriwai

Pram access short walk

Edwin Mitchelson Track -  ½ hour (1.1 km)

Mobility access (partial)

Limited mobility toilet

There is wheelchair access to toilet blocks.

Omana

Pram access short walk

Farm Walk -  ¼ hour (0.5 km)

Pram access

There is pram access to the playground and BBQ area.

Mobility access (partial)

Limited mobility toilet

2 available
There is 1 male, 1 female wheelchair accessible toilet.

Limited mobility parking

2 available
There are 2 designated car parks below the main toilet block.

Piha

Pram access short walk

Byers Walk -  ¼ hour (0.4 km)

Mobility access (partial)

Glen Esk - this area has a flat picnic area close to the carpark with a flat metalled loop walk. Not suitable for wheelchairs but very popular with elderly visitors who like to enjoy a picnic at this tranquil spot with minimum effort.

Limited mobility toilet

There is wheelchair access to the toilets at Glen Esk.

Scandrett

Short walk

Martins Bay Track -  ¼ hour (0 km)

Pram access

Scandrett is suitable for pram access especially if remaining at beach level.

Mobility access (partial)

There is no formed access to the beach at Scandrett. For special access provisions contact us on 09 366 2000. Click here for a PDF fact sheet about limited mobility access at Scandrett.

Limited mobility toilet

2 available
There is 1 male, 1 female wheelchair accessible toilet. The facility is approached by both ramp and steps.

Limited mobility parking

Gobi pavers comprise the surface of the car park, the gaps of which are filled with gravel and grass, so moving over them with a wheelchair or walking equipment is reasonably easy.

Bach

Graham Bach (8 people)

Limited mobility parking

1 available
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Limited mobility toilet

1 available
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Mobility access (partial)

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Shakespear

Pram access

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 car park you can take your pram to the lookout. You'll need to push your pram over the two cattle stops to get to there.

Mobility access (partial)

For special access provisions contact us on 09 366 2000.

Limited mobility toilet

4 available
There is 1 male and 1 female wheelchair accessible toilet at both Army Bay and Okoromai Bay.

Limited mobility parking

2 available
There is 1 designated car park at Army Bay next to the toilet block, and 1 at Okoromai Bay alongside the path to the toilets.

Tawharanui

Pram access

Suitable for pram access, especially if remaining at beach level at Anchor Bay and Jones Bay picnic areas.

Mobility access (partial)

There is no formed path for access to the beach. Sand ladders provide access points to Anchor Bay and the camp ground beaches. For special access provisions contact us on 09 366 2000.

Limited mobility toilet

There are wheelchair accessible toilets at Anchor Bay and Jones Bay.

Limited mobility parking

1 available
There is one designated car park at Anchor Bay.

Waharau

Short walk

Waharau Bush Walk -  ¾ hour (2.4 km)

Mobility access (partial)

Limited mobility toilet

2 available
There is a ramp which provides access to the wheelchair accessible toilets. There is 1 male and 1 female.

Waitakere Ranges

Mobility access (partial)

The Waitakere Ranges are renowned for their natural beauty. Click here to view a fact sheet below highlighting key aspects of the ranges that can by enjoyed by visitors with limited mobility.

Wenderholm

Pram access

Pram friendly park with access throughout the picnic area and the beach.

Mobility access (partial)

For special access provisions contact us on 09 366 2000.

Limited mobility toilet

4 available
There are 2 unisex wheelchair accessible toilets in the main block. In the northern block there is 1 male and 1 female wheelchair accessible toilet.

Limited mobility parking

2 available
There are 2 designated car parks in the main carpark.

Bach

Schischka House (10 people)

Mobility access (partial)

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Whakanewha

Mobility access (partial)

For special access provisions contact us on 09 366 2000.

Limited mobility toilet

2 available
There is 1 male and 1 female wheelchair accessible toilet.