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KarioitahiKarioitahi Reserve
Also known as Karioitahi Beach
685 Karioitahi Road, Lake Puketi
Alert - warning
Lighting of fires prohibited
It is illegal to light open fires or discharge fireworks anywhere in the park, including on Karioitahi Beach. Read more about rules for outdoor fires.
Beach driving permit required
To drive on Karioitahi Beach you must hold a beach driving permit. Find out more about the rules for driving on Karioitahi Beach and apply for a permit.
About Karioitahi Reserve
Karioitahi Reserve - Boardwalks leading down to the beach.
On the wild west coast this windy reserve has a black sand beach and is very windy. Always swim between the flags, and when the Karioitahi Surf Club are on duty.
Access from the end of Karioitahi Road.
Parking, toilets and changing rooms are inside the reserve.
Find out about riding a horse on Karioitahi Beach.
To check for live information on water quality and safe swimming conditions at this beach, see the Safeswim website.
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. See 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.