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1501 Whangaparāoa Road
Army Bay
About Site 1
Okoromai Bay. This large site is towards the western end of the bay and is suitable for big groups and marquees. Very tidal - swim at high tide only.
Phone 09 426 1200 to arrange permission for vehicle access.
Rules for this bookable picnic site
- You must occupy your booked site by 9am.
- You must leave the site by 9pm during daylight saving or 7pm outside of daylight saving.
- Camping is not allowed on bookable sites at any time.
- Sites must be booked by people aged 18 and over.
- You cannot light open fires.
- You must not stop the public from walking through the site or using park facilities.
- You must take rubbish and recycling home.
- Shade tents and marquees must be smaller than 180 square metres.
- Animals are not allowed on site, unless they are certified disability assist dogs.
- Shakespear Regional Park is a pest-free open sanctuary. You need to check your vehicle and belongings are pest-free before you visit.
Bouncy castles and other inflatable devices in our regional parks
Bouncy castles at this site must be smaller than 30 square metres.
Your use of these devices must comply with:
- Worksafe NZ regulations
- the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
You will need approval from our regional parks team. Complete the Regional parks queries online form under 'How to book'.