Outdoors in Auckland
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McLaren Falls Park
Large park on Lake McLaren with a hike to a waterfall, plus picnic areas, camping & kayaking.
Te Nikau Pā
Muriwai Regional Park
The Giants House
Eclectic house & gardens, also a bed & breakfast, noted for its many whimsical mosaic sculptures.
Mercer Bay Loop Walk
Popular hiking area known for scenic views of a picturesque rugged coastline & shady areas.
Woodhill Forest
Henrys Reserve
Te Hawere-a-Maki / Goat Island Marine Reserve
Nature preserve popular for swimming, snorkeling & kayaking, plus trail hikes along the beach.
Matakana Village Farmers Market
Saturday market with live music, plus locally sourced organic vegetables, fruits & baked goods.
Tawharanui Regional Park
Picturesque regional park with 4 beaches, wetlands, forests & a wildlife habitat.
Kaipatiki (Parakai Recreation Reserve)
Wenderholm State Park
Leafy coastal area featuring facilities such as trails, a campground, a boat ramp & beaches.
Hunua Falls Reserve
The Clevedon Village Farmers Market
Waipu Caves Scenic Reserve
Walking track through shallow water & karst limestone, with stalactites, stalagmites & glow worms.
Waitawa Regional Park
Manukau Heads Lighthouse
Secluded beacon accessible by long drive, surrounded by grounds popular for picnicking & sea views.
Āwhitu Regional Park
Duder Regional Park
Waterside park offering swimming beaches, fishing spots, bike trails, farm animals & campgrounds.
Hunua Ranges Regional Park
Large area of native forest & waterways, including Mangatangi Reservoir & the 30m-tall Hunua Falls.


