Waharau Regional Park
1748 East Coast Road, Whakatiwai
Park closed for maintenance
The park will be closed for helicopter operations from 6am on Tuesday 27 January until 5pm on Thursday 29 January 2026.
Call the Park Duty Ranger on 09 301 0101 if you have any concerns.
Track closed for remedial work
The Waharau Bush Track is closed until further notice.
If you have any concerns, please 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
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 accommodation 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
Waharau and Whakatīwai Regional Park
Contact us to report a problem at this park.