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Motukorea Browns Island
Hauraki Gulf island, Hauraki Gulf
Alert - warning
Total fire ban across all islands in the Hauraki Gulf
A prohibited fire season is in effect across the entire Hauraki Gulf. This means a total ban on outdoor fires and a suspension of all previously granted fire permits.
Find what you can and can’t do during a prohibited fire season, plus fire safety tips, at checkitsalright.nz.
For further information, visit fireandemergency.nz.
Accessible only by water.
About Motukorea Browns Island
Motukorea / Browns Island Regional Park - Aerial view showing the crater and remnants of scoria scones
Motukorea / Browns Island is one of more than 50 islands in the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. It became Auckland's newest regional park, and its first island public reserve, in February 2018.
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.