Walk Details
NZ Walking Routes > Auckland > South Auckland > Awhitu Regional Park Farm Walk
Awhitu Regional Park Farm Walk
- Location
- Take State Highway 1 south, turn off at Drury and follow the signs to Waiuku. From Waiuku drive up the Awhitu Peninsula through Matakawau. About 2km past Matakawau turn right down Brook Rd into the park
- Description
On the south west shores of the Manukau Harbour, Awhitu Regional Park is a peaceful retreat. It has tranquil bays, rolling pastures and a rich history.
Transformed wetlands lie behind the park's two long, sandy beaches (Kauritutahi Beach and Brook Beach) and provide a wonderful habitat for the rare fernbird (matata) and banded rail (moho pereru).
Both the Awhitu Peninsula and the park take their names from the pre-European Maori settlement of Awhitu, which was located at the western end of Orua Bay to the north of the park. It was named because of the 'yearning' (awhitu) felt by Hoturoa, the commander of the Tainui canoe (waka), when he left the district.
The traditional name for the park's location was Kauritutahi, so named for the single kauri tree which stood on the small islet of the park.
- Distance
- 90.0 km
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Amenities
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- BBQs
- Benches
- Birds
- Boat Ramp
- Camping
- Carpark
- Fishing
- Historical
- Lookouts
- Mountain Biking / Biking
- Picnics
- Plant Life
- Swimming
- Toilets
- Source
- www.arc.govt.nz
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