Awhitu Regional Park

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1. Tarakura Matataua ★☆☆☆☆

   I am giving Awhitu a low rating because i can turn up with my family and enjoy the most pristine calmest beaches on the planet with only ourselves. This place must stay a hidden, private gem. Thankfully it takes a long drive to get there. If you really must see paradise make sure you will get there an hour before high tide as all the water goes out at low tide and you will not be able to swim.

   almost 3 months ago
2. Marylise Friedenthal ★★★★★

   Absolutely stunning beach. Calm with white soft sand. Lovely wooden decking walkway over the wetland.

   1 year ago
3. Lily Liu ★★★★★

   Super nice place to spend a whole day or stay over nights at camping ground here. Safe, peace and quiet. There is toilets and drink water station facilities. All keeping tydy and functionable.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Grant Furley ★★★★☆

   Great spot if you get a day like we had. Tide in, smooth water and sun out - it was ideal for our picnic. The Park is very well maintained and we enjoyed wandering around the settlers homestead. If you haven't been it's worth the trip.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Kristy Wei ★★★★☆

   Felt like our own little private beach paradise. Being that it's a bit of the beaten track. Not as many shady places to sit so would be good to take an umbrella or something to sit under and sit on. The water was nice - sheltered and shallow so would be good to just swim or float.

   almost 4 years ago
3. Steven ★★★★☆

   Awhitu Regional Park is another of the well maintained Auckland Regional Parks that make great day trips. It's family friendly with picnic areas, walks of varying length, history on the local settlers, and white sand beaches. There's even a winery right next door that does tastings - Awhitu Wines. A 30 minute drive away is the Manukau Heads lighthouse which is also worth visiting.

   almost 5 years ago

1. Nate Teague ★★★★☆

   A secluded family friendly beach with lovely views. The beach is picturesque and stays shallow for quite a long way out so very safe for younger kids. There are a couple of nice walks which work their way up to a lookout which allows for some great pics. The kids (and most adults) will love the pond that is riddled with a bed of eels. The smallest hint of food will have them chomping for more.

   more 6 years ago
2. Malinda-Lee Lötter ★★★★★

   What a great experience. Such a beautiful scene. We went with baby, so did not attempt the walk ways. We walked accross the beach during low tide and went up to the museum. Will definitely head back once baby is a bit older to complete the routes.

   more 6 years ago
3. Dom Toon ★★★★☆

   Truly beautiful. Long sandy beaches. We have been going there for quite a number of years. This year they are signs of erosion on the seawall below the camping grounds. Interesting wetlands. Huge pohutukawa trees to sit under and provide shelter from the sun. Extensive grassed areas to picnic or play some beach cricket. Walking trails too. Never been too busy when I have been there. You can wade out to the island at low tide but don't be caught- someone drowned there trying to get back on a rising tide just this summer.

   more 7 years ago

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