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Pakiri

Pakiri

A stunning piece of coastal land at Pakiri was purchased by the ARC in late 2005, creating the ARCs 25th regional park.The 52 hectare piece of land includes 900 metres of sandy coastal foreshore and stands of inspiring mature coastal pohutukawa trees...

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Piha

Piha

Piha is one of Aucklands most famous west coast black sand beaches. Part of the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, Piha is a popular spot for swimmers and surfers....

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Scandrett

Scandrett

Perched on the north east tip of the Mahurangi Peninsula, Scandrett Regional Park encompasses Mullet Point and includes regenerating coastal forest, rocky headlands that protrude into Kawau Bay, an attractive beach and a precinct of historic farm buildings...

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Shakespear

Shakespear

At the tip of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Shakespear Regional Park has sheltered bays, pastureland, regenerating native forest, cliffs and a lookout with views second to none. ...

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Tapapakanga

Tapapakanga

An attractive coastal farm park, Tapapakanga has a rich Maori and European history and offers an accessible, pohutukawa edged beach on the western shores of the Firth of Thames. The Tapapakanga Stream winds its way through the park....

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Tawharanui

Tawharanui

The biggest countryside park and the northernmost coastal park, Tawharanui lies astride the Takatu Peninsula east of Walkworth. Pastures fall away to rugged reefs, shingled bays and white sand beaches. ...

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