Waitakere Natural Park

Located 30 kilometres west of Auckland, Waitakere Natural Park includes over 16,000 hectares of native forest and coast. It has over 250km of forest tracks, and includes fantastic beaches, stunning views, spectacular rivers and waterfalls, cliffs, and lush flora and fauna. The most popular parts are the black sand beaches like Whatipu, Karekare, Piha and Te Henge / Bethells, which offer great waves for surfers. Running, walking, boating, fishing, hiking, camping, relaxing, surfing, cycling ... you're sure to find something to suit you here, and ARC's Operation ForestSave, the regulator of the natural parks of the Auckland region since 1998, has done a great job offering information to visitors.