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Waharau Regional Park
1748 East Coast Road, Whakatiwai
Alert - warning
Park closed from 9pm Thursday 20 November to 5am Friday 21 November 2025
We are closing the park overnight for rabbit pest control by way of shooting. If you have any concerns phone the park duty ranger on 09 301 0101.
Park open following aerial pest control operations
Visit How we protect the Hunua Ranges from pests for safety tips and how to keep your dog safe over the next 6 months.
Visit Our Auckland for an update on the pest control operation.
Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri
We have closed large sections of our parks to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.
When you visit our parks, you need to clean your footwear and equipment to avoid transferring disease from one area to another.
Find open and closed tracks and read about protecting our kauri.
About Waharau Regional Park
Waharau Regional Park - Creek alongside campground road.
On the eastern side of the rugged Hunua Ranges, Waharau extends from the range to the coast.
Enjoy farmland, river banks and forest for camping, picnics, walking and mountain biking.
Book accommodatin at Waharau Regional Park
You need to know
Animals
- Dogs, other animals and pets are prohibited at all Auckland Council regional parks' bookable sites and accommodation. The exception is registered aid dogs. You will need to advise our staff at time of booking if you have a registered aid dog for an exemption.
- Dogs are allowed in regional parks only as stated in the dog walking section. All other animals are prohibited at all times, unless you have a permit issued by Auckland Council.
Alcohol
- Visible and excessive consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
- We may ask you and your group to leave the park and terminate your permit.
Smokefree regional parks
- Our regional parks are smoke-free.
- Please observe this while staying on or using our regional parks.
Waste
All our regional parks are rubbish free. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.
Outdoor fires
It is illegal to light a fire outside in all public areas in the Auckland region.
Waharau Regional Park
Map of Waharau and Whakatīwai Regional Park
Contact us to report a problem at this park.