Muriwai Regional Park

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1. Hiral Soni ★★★★★

   Must visit for nature lovers butI found pros and cons both. Pros: ✅ Breathtaking Coastal Views – The park offers dramatic cliffs, crashing waves, and panoramic ocean views. Perfect for photography and nature lovers. ✅ Black Sand Beach – The volcanic black sand adds to the park’s unique charm, though it can get very hot on sunny days. ✅ Gannet Colony – One of the biggest attractions, the gannet nesting site offers a rare opportunity to observe these beautiful seabirds up close from a viewing platform. ✅ Great for Surfing – Muriwai Beach is popular among surfers due to its strong waves, but swimming can be risky due to powerful currents. ✅ Walking & Hiking Trails – There are scenic tracks like the Maukatia Bay Track, offering fantastic views. ✅ Sunset Spot – A great place to watch the sunset over the Tasman Sea. Cons: ❌ Very Windy – Strong winds can make the sand blow onto your face, especially on the beach. ❌ Dangerous Surf – The waves and rips can be powerful, so it's important to swim only in patrolled areas. ❌ Can Get Crowded – On weekends and summer days, it attracts a lot of visitors, making parking difficult. ❌ Limited Facilities – There are restrooms and picnic areas, but not many food options nearby, so it’s best to bring your own snacks.

   1 year ago
2. Dawie van der Merwe ★★★★★

   Muriwai Beach is a stunning spot on Auckland’s west coast with unique black sand, powerful waves, and amazing coastal views. Great for surfing, scenic walks. Just be mindful of the strong surf/current if you’re swimming. Perfect for a day trip from Auckland!

   1 year ago
3. Smilingface ★★★★★

   Beautiful place to hangout with kids for a whole day. There are soft black sanded beaches without any rough piece and bit so you and little ones can easily walk on it and relax, don't mention the walkways with amazing views.

   1 year ago

1. 신정훈 ★★★★★

   It is beautiful place . And good spot of fishing . Waking with family and children.. Good memories and history .

   almost 2 years ago
2. Steven Jenkins ★★★★☆

   Always a nice drive out to Muriwai Beach, approx. 20-25 mins from north shore, perhaps 40 mins from Auckland city. Great views. Nice beach walk and interesting to see the famous Gannett Colony on the rocks.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Valerie Wan ★★★★★

   Gorgeous views at sunset and amazing to see the gannet colony! Words simply don't do the place justice. Great viewpoints - not too far from the carpark - doable with toddler!

   almost 3 years ago

1. Jennifer Kellie ★★★★★

   Stunning location. The more wild the weather the more impressive it is! Great cafe / restaurant close to the beach. A short walk with some steps to the gannet colony.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Chloe Dang ★★★★★

   The rocky area is beautiful and there are many natural birds here. Nearby is a long wide beach, strong wind. There are many parking areas around, can park camvan. From the parking lot to the view point is quite close and easy to walk. Pay attention: 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 of the park's information and in the Regional Parks Management Plan. All other animals are prohibited at all times, unless you have a permit issued by Auckland Council. Our regional parks are smoke-free.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Rex Morgan ★★★★☆

   Great beach with lovely short walk to a gannet colony. Whether the gannets are there depends on the time of the year. They're there from October through March. We were there in June, so no gannets at all, but the views are still magnificent, so a great walk when the weather is fine.

   almost 3 years ago

1. A K ★★★★★

   One of the best regional parks - you can have sea, mountain and birds with stunning views. The playground was super fun for kids while most people coming here for surfing or see the garnet colony. It’s a paradise for bird lovers or photographers. This is a perfect for capturing the West Coast sunset!

   almost 5 years ago

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