Te noho hōpuni ki tuawhenua Camping in the back country

Anawhata is a spectacular beach that can only be reached by foot.

Because it is less accessible, it is much quieter than other beaches in the Waitākere Ranges.

Read more about Anawhata, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

Cascade Kauri, Lake Wainamu and Fairy Falls are located in the northern part of the Waitākere Ranges and offer great places to explore.

See giant kauri trees, huge sand dunes and spectacular waterfalls.

Read more about Cascade Kauri, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

Huia is a quiet settlement by the Manukau Harbour.

It has tidal beaches, picnic spots, campsites and a huge choice of walks.

Read more about Huia, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

These bush clad ranges contain streams, waterfalls, and magnificent vistas, as well as the largest native forest in the Auckland region.

Read more about Hūnua Ranges Regional Park.

Karekare is one of the region's most spectacular beach and wilderness area.

Read more about Karekare, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.

Mahurangi

Mahurangi has a great variety of camping options. You can book several of our campsites to experience a great multi-day boating adventure.

Mahurangi East 

You can only access Lagoon Bay campground by boat. It is a great spot for swimming, walking and exploring. 

Read more about Mahurangi East Regional Park - Saddler Point.

Mahurangi West 

You can only access Mita Bay campground by boat or by foot from Sullivans Bay. It is a great spot for swimming, water sports, walking and exploring.

Read more about Mahurangi West Regional Park. 

You can only access Te Muri Beach campground by boat or by foot from Mahurangi West Regional Park. It is a great spot for swimming, water sports, walking and exploring Te Muri Regional Park.

Read more about Te Muri Regional Park. 

This small scenic park is located at the end of the Kawakawa Bay Coast Road.

Accessible from Waiti Bay only at low tide, Tawhitokino offers safe swimming and a secluded stretch of white sand beach.

Read more about Tawhitokino Regional Park.

Waitākere Ranges Regional Parkland includes 250km of walking and tramping tracks, beaches, breathtaking vistas, rocky outcrops, waterfalls, and cliffs.

See the following camping options listed on this page:

• Anawhata
• Cascade Kauri
• Huia
• Karekare
• Whatipū

Camping is only permitted at the Waitawa Bay Campground and is only for people using Te Ara Moana pathway.

No other camping is permitted on the park currently.

Read more about Waitawa Regional Park.

Whatipū is a scientific reserve owned by the Department of Conservation. It is a spectacular area of coastal dunes and wetlands.

Read more about Whatipū, Waitākere Ranges Regional Park.