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Outdoor activities in regional parks

COVID-19 park activities information

Regional parks will be open to vehicle access from Saturday 16 May.

Some toilets and facilities are closed. For remote parks without handwashing facilities please carry your own hand sanitiser.

Maintain 2m social distancing from other visitors.

Bird watching

Find the perfect bird watching spot.

Boating

Find some of the best boating spots in the Auckland region.

Camping in the back country

Set up camp at one of the region's many back country camping grounds.

Camping in a self-contained vehicle or campervan

Find out about some of the best spots for camping in a vehicle.

Disc golf

All skill levels are welcome at Waitawa Disc Golf Course.

Diving

Find out about the great diving sights and opportunities across the Auckland region.

Fishing

Fishing is allowed in some parks but strictly prohibited in others.

Kayaking

Find out all the best places to kayak.

Orienteering

Find out where you can enjoy the orienteering experience.

Paragliding

Parks where you can paraglide.

Picnics

There are many fantastic sites where you can have a picnic in our regional parks.

Surfing

Find out about the beaches where you can surf.

Swimming

There are many beautiful places where you can swim.

See farm animals

The best places to see farm animals in Auckland.

Horse riding

Find out where you can ride a horse and how to get a pass to enter a regional park.

Mountain biking

Awesome tracks for mountain bikers.

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