This site is for parking a vehicle overnight while on off-park activities like visiting an off shore island or completing the Te Ara Moana kayak trail (the Sea-going Pathway).
You cannot book this site online.
Upper Mangatawhiri overnight car parking at Hūnua Ranges Regional Park
Alert - warning
Part of Ernies Track closed for maintenance
The section between Waterline Road and Upper Mangatawhiri Track is closed until further notice. You can still access Piggotts Campground, Rata Ridge Track and Upper Mangatawhiri Track from Lilburne Road Track.
Large slip at the top of Cossey Access Track
We have put a detour on the top section of this track due to a large slip.
The track is still open, but please use the road while we work to undertake repairs. Check the signs showing the detour route.
Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri
We have closed large sections of the Hūnua Ranges 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.
Falls Road, Hūnua
Directions and access
Main park gates are open from 6am to 9pm during daylight savings hours and 6am to 7pm during non-daylight saving hours.
The park is not accessible after park closing times.
Park your vehicle at the Upper Mangatawhiri Campground car park.
Visit Hūnua Ranges Regional Park for more access information.
Check-in information
Maximum number of vehicles
2Maximum stay
7 nightsCheck-in time
11amCheck-out time
11amCost per vehicle
$8.00 (GST inclusive)
Booking information
You cannot book this site online.
See Other ways to book your accommodation for information on how to book overnight parking.
Rules
Dogs must be on leash on park tracks at all times. Animals are prohibited from all campgrounds and areas around the Kokako Management area (see noticeboards for details on these areas).
No bins or rubbish disposal facilities. Take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.
You may not park a truck, bus or container. You may not sleep or camp in your vehicle at this site - you can book CSC parking areas or campgrounds to sleep overnight at the park.
Fires prohibited at all times.
Information about the park
Hūnua Ranges Regional Park
Natural playground includes bush clad ranges with streams, waterfalls and magnificent vista.