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Waiomanu Reserve
Also known as Magazine Bay
15R Maraetai Coast Road, Maraetai
Alert - warning
Maraetai Coast Road works - 8 December 2025 to July 2026
Vector is installing underground power lines along Maraetai Coast Road. Work starts at the Umupuia end.
From December to March the road will be reduced to a single lane with Stop/Go signs in place. From March the road will be completely closed for around 3 months (weather permitting).
During the complete closure you will need to use alternate routes. To travel from Clevedon to Maraetai, Beachlands and Pine Harbour. - use Twilight or West roads, via Brookby and Whitford. When works permit, the road will open to pedestrians and cyclists on weekends.
About Waiomanu Reserve
Waiomanu Reserve - Looking east over Magazine Bay and down to the jetty.
Lovely reserve along the Maraetai foreshore and overlooking Magazine Bay.
Pack a picnic and make a day of it - there are facilities not far away at Maraetai Park.
You need to know
Animals
Dogs must be on leash at all times in our parks unless otherwise stated in the dog walking section.
Alcohol
Alcohol is banned from some public places in Auckland. Visit Alcohol bans to find out the rules for each park and view ban maps.
Smokefree parks
Our parks are all smokefree.
Waste
Use bins where provided to dispose of your rubbish. If there are no bins take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.
Outdoor fires
It is illegal to light open fires in public areas in the Auckland region.
Contact us to report a problem at this park.