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Better parks parks Better rubbish No bins No
around Wenderholm. around
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz phone 09 301 0101 or visit visit or 0101 301 09 phone
trees the in heard and seen still are 1870s, Help keep them this way. way. this them keep Help
volunteering: on information more For
New Zealand Governor George Grey on Kawau Island in the the in Island Kawau on Grey George Governor Zealand New inspiration. and beauty water, clean animals, and plants
tasks and projects to suit all individuals and groups. groups. and individuals all suit to projects and tasks Kookaburra, some say descended from the birds released by by released birds the from descended say some Kookaburra, Your parks provide open space, fresh air, a home for native native for home a air, fresh space, open provide parks Your
parks. Age and physical ability is no barrier as there are are there as barrier no is ability physical and Age parks.
shy by comparison. by shy Please take your rubbish home rubbish your take Please
We would love to have your help with work in regional regional in work with help your have to love would We
make their home in the saltmarsh on the Pūhoi Estuary, are are Estuary, Pūhoi the on saltmarsh the in home their make
at.govt.nz at.govt.nz 09 366 6400 or visit visit or 6400 366 09
Volunteering dazzling display dives. The rare fernbird and banded rail, which which rail, banded and fernbird rare The dives. display dazzling
For public transport information: transport public For phone Auckland Transport Transport Auckland phone
feeding on the fruit of the forest. Look out for the kūkupa’s kūkupa’s the for out Look forest. the of fruit the on feeding
10 minute walk across the Waiwera Bridge to the park boundary. park the to Bridge Waiwera the across walk minute 10 Wood pigeons (kūkupa) and tui abound at Wenderholm, Wenderholm, at abound tui and (kūkupa) pigeons Wood
Buses run daily from downtown Auckland to Waiwera. Then it is a a is it Then Waiwera. to Auckland downtown from daily run Buses
to be one of the oldest planted. oldest the of one be to
Auckland. The park entrance is on SH17 just north of Waiwera. Waiwera. of north just SH17 on is entrance park The Auckland.
the ridgeline and the low-lying sandspit features a grove said said grove a features sandspit low-lying the and ridgeline the
Wenderholm is a 48km or 35 minute drive from downtown downtown from drive minute 35 or 48km a is Wenderholm
blooms in spring. Pōhutukawa blaze red in summer lighting up up lighting summer in red blaze Pōhutukawa spring. in blooms
How to get there get to How the forest. Kōwhai on the north facing slopes drip with yellow yellow with drip slopes facing north the on Kōwhai forest. the
intensive pest control and a large-scale restoration of parts of of parts of restoration large-scale a and control pest intensive
eroding cliffs”) headland is a haven for native birds thanks to to thanks birds native for haven a is headland cliffs”) eroding these were gifts to Robert Graham from Sir George Grey. George Sir from Graham Robert to gifts were these
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/holidayplaces visit visit
The coastal forest on the Maungatauhoro (“mountain with the the with (“mountain Maungatauhoro the on forest coastal The coral trees and others planted as long ago as the 1860s. Many of of Many 1860s. the as ago long as planted others and trees coral
or instructions site on the Following park. car main the
bunya bunya pine, moreton bay fig, Holm oak, cork oak, magnolia, magnolia, oak, cork oak, Holm fig, bay moreton pine, bunya bunya
Plants, animals and birds and animals Plants, in board notice the at phone contact
Historic trees are also a feature at Wenderholm with caucasian fir, fir, caucasian with Wenderholm at feature a also are trees Historic
restrictions:
phone 09 301 0101, from the park use the the use park the from 0101, 301 09 phone
house, open to the public on weekends. on public the to open house, home). (winter Wenderholm For information on park facilities, conditions and and conditions facilities, park on information For
restored and is run by the Friends of Couldrey House as a historic historic a as House Couldrey of Friends the by run is and restored as known formerly was which site, on homestead historic
water craft across the Pūhoi River. River. Pūhoi the across craft water
known as Couldrey House after its last private owner. It has been been has It owner. private last its after House Couldrey as known the from name its took and 1965 in opened park The
getaway expectance try the Pūhoi Cottage only accessible by by accessible only Cottage Pūhoi the try expectance getaway
time at his Waiwera thermal resort in winter. The house is now now is house The winter. in resort thermal Waiwera his at time
the summer crowds. summer the The Wenderholm Beach House, Schischka House, or for a real real a for or House, Schischka House, Beach Wenderholm The
homestead (Wenderholm) on the flat, to use while he spent spent he while use to flat, the on (Wenderholm) homestead
for picnics and games and the fine swimming beach draws draws beach swimming fine the and games and picnics for Book a bach escape at one of Wenderholm’s three baches. baches. three Wenderholm’s of one at escape bach a Book
became the first European owner in 1868. Graham built a a built Graham 1868. in owner European first the became
visitors to Wenderholm. There are ample sheltered grounds grounds sheltered ample are There Wenderholm. to visitors Other accommodation Other
Prominent Auckland politician and entrepreneur Robert Graham Graham Robert entrepreneur and politician Auckland Prominent grounds, and a carved pou whenua nearby welcomes welcomes nearby whenua pou carved a and grounds,
in selected parking areas. Conditions apply. Conditions areas. parking selected in The historic Couldrey House sits in beautiful serene serene beautiful in sits House Couldrey historic The Hauraki tribes in the 1780s. 1780s. the in tribes Hauraki
Self-Containment Certificate (SCC) can stay overnight overnight stay can (SCC) Certificate Self-Containment rich in native birdlife is one of Auckland’s finest examples. examples. finest Auckland’s of one is birdlife native in rich peace making agreement (mihirau) between the Kawerau and and Kawerau the between (mihirau) agreement making peace
a with caravans and units vehicle Campervans, remains one of the most beautiful. Its forested headland, headland, forested Its beautiful. most the of one remains settlement in the Mahurangi District and the site of an historic historic an of site the and District Mahurangi the in settlement
was the first Auckland regional park opened to visitors and and visitors to opened park regional Auckland first the was natural resources. Wenderholm was the focal point of Māori Māori of point focal the was Wenderholm resources. natural Staying overnight in selected parking areas parking selected in overnight Staying
Cradled by the Pūhoi and Waiwera Rivers, Wenderholm Wenderholm Rivers, Waiwera and Pūhoi the by Cradled Māori lived here for close to 1000 years because of its plentiful plentiful its of because years 1000 to close for here lived Māori
Wenderholm beach is approx: 1.5km from the camp. the from 1.5km approx: is beach Wenderholm
History Park Regional Wenderholm
people. 160 for space has which campground
Located alongside the Pūhoi River is the new Schischka Schischka new the is River Pūhoi the alongside Located
Campgrounds
can book. book. can
The park has picnic sites that large groups (up to 300 people) people) 300 to (up groups large that sites picnic has park The
electric barbecues provided or bring your own gas barbecue. gas own your bring or provided barbecues electric
family any time at Wenderholm Regional Park. Use the the Use Park. Regional Wenderholm at time any family
Find your own favourite spot and picnic with friends and and friends with picnic and spot favourite own your Find
Prime picnic spots picnic Prime Park facilities Park
Key Dogs Regional parkland Walking track areas: Te Ārai Wenderholm On-leash. This includes all areas on the Waiwera Pākiri Estuary and Kokoru Bay and walking tracks to the Wellsford Matakana Regional Park north side (Puhoi River) of the Schischka campground Atiu Creek Tāwharanui and the Perimeter Track between the entrance road Warkworth to the Waiwera bridge. 1 Scandrett Te Rau Pūriri Prohibited. All other walking tracks. Mahurangi Wenderholm
Beach and foreshore areas: Shakespear 1 Helensville Hauraki Gulf On-leash. This covers the Waiwera Estuary Long Bay 18 and Kokoru Bay. Waimauku Waiheke 16 1 Island Prohibited. All other beaches. Muriwai Waitematā Whakanewha Harbour Mutukāroa Ōmana Arataki (Hamlin’s Hill) Visitor Mt Smart Duder Puhoi Estuary: Centre Stadium Waitawa Waitākere Tawhitokino Ranges Ambury Whitford Piha Regional Orere Point Prohibited at all times. Clevedon Park Manukau Tāpapakanga Harbour Auckland Hunua Botanic Gardens Ranges Waharau All areas north of the service road: Āwhitu Regional Matakawau Park Whakatīwai Prohibited at all times. This includes the main 1 Kaiaua Miranda car park, beaches are foreshore areas. This includes 2 Tasman Sea dogs inside vehicles. Waiuku Pōkeno Picnic areas: Off-leash south of the service road.
Prohibited north of the service road Auckland Council manages Bush areas: 27 regional parks Prohibited at all times. This covers all areas within For more information on any of these parks: bush headland areas of Wenderholm Regional Park. phone 09 301 0101 or visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Campground: When on the park you can use the phone at the Prohibited at all times. information board in the main car park.
Community facility areas Protect kauri for future generations Prohibited at all times. This covers all areas on and near Schischka Bach, Wenderholm Beach House, SCRUB all soil off your footwear and gear Puhoi Bach and Couldrey House. every time you enter or leave an area with kauri. SPRAY with disinfectant after you have removed all soil.
STAY on track and off kauri roots. 20-PRO-0811
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Better parks parks Better rubbish No bins No
around Wenderholm. around
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz phone 09 301 0101 or visit visit or 0101 301 09 phone
trees the in heard and seen still are 1870s, Help keep them this way. way. this them keep Help
volunteering: on information more For
New Zealand Governor George Grey on Kawau Island in the the in Island Kawau on Grey George Governor Zealand New inspiration. and beauty water, clean animals, and plants
tasks and projects to suit all individuals and groups. groups. and individuals all suit to projects and tasks Kookaburra, some say descended from the birds released by by released birds the from descended say some Kookaburra, Your parks provide open space, fresh air, a home for native native for home a air, fresh space, open provide parks Your
parks. Age and physical ability is no barrier as there are are there as barrier no is ability physical and Age parks.
shy by comparison. by shy Please take your rubbish home rubbish your take Please
We would love to have your help with work in regional regional in work with help your have to love would We
make their home in the saltmarsh on the Pūhoi Estuary, are are Estuary, Pūhoi the on saltmarsh the in home their make
at.govt.nz at.govt.nz 09 366 6400 or visit visit or 6400 366 09
Volunteering dazzling display dives. The rare fernbird and banded rail, which which rail, banded and fernbird rare The dives. display dazzling
For public transport information: transport public For phone Auckland Transport Transport Auckland phone
feeding on the fruit of the forest. Look out for the kūkupa’s kūkupa’s the for out Look forest. the of fruit the on feeding
10 minute walk across the Waiwera Bridge to the park boundary. park the to Bridge Waiwera the across walk minute 10 Wood pigeons (kūkupa) and tui abound at Wenderholm, Wenderholm, at abound tui and (kūkupa) pigeons Wood
Buses run daily from downtown Auckland to Waiwera. Then it is a a is it Then Waiwera. to Auckland downtown from daily run Buses
to be one of the oldest planted. oldest the of one be to
Auckland. The park entrance is on SH17 just north of Waiwera. Waiwera. of north just SH17 on is entrance park The Auckland.
the ridgeline and the low-lying sandspit features a grove said said grove a features sandspit low-lying the and ridgeline the
Wenderholm is a 48km or 35 minute drive from downtown downtown from drive minute 35 or 48km a is Wenderholm
blooms in spring. Pōhutukawa blaze red in summer lighting up up lighting summer in red blaze Pōhutukawa spring. in blooms
How to get there get to How the forest. Kōwhai on the north facing slopes drip with yellow yellow with drip slopes facing north the on Kōwhai forest. the
intensive pest control and a large-scale restoration of parts of of parts of restoration large-scale a and control pest intensive
eroding cliffs”) headland is a haven for native birds thanks to to thanks birds native for haven a is headland cliffs”) eroding these were gifts to Robert Graham from Sir George Grey. George Sir from Graham Robert to gifts were these
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/holidayplaces visit visit
The coastal forest on the Maungatauhoro (“mountain with the the with (“mountain Maungatauhoro the on forest coastal The coral trees and others planted as long ago as the 1860s. Many of of Many 1860s. the as ago long as planted others and trees coral
or instructions site on the Following park. car main the
bunya bunya pine, moreton bay fig, Holm oak, cork oak, magnolia, magnolia, oak, cork oak, Holm fig, bay moreton pine, bunya bunya
Plants, animals and birds and animals Plants, in board notice the at phone contact
Historic trees are also a feature at Wenderholm with caucasian fir, fir, caucasian with Wenderholm at feature a also are trees Historic
restrictions:
phone 09 301 0101, from the park use the the use park the from 0101, 301 09 phone
house, open to the public on weekends. on public the to open house, home). (winter Wenderholm For information on park facilities, conditions and and conditions facilities, park on information For
restored and is run by the Friends of Couldrey House as a historic historic a as House Couldrey of Friends the by run is and restored as known formerly was which site, on homestead historic
water craft across the Pūhoi River. River. Pūhoi the across craft water
known as Couldrey House after its last private owner. It has been been has It owner. private last its after House Couldrey as known the from name its took and 1965 in opened park The
getaway expectance try the Pūhoi Cottage only accessible by by accessible only Cottage Pūhoi the try expectance getaway
time at his Waiwera thermal resort in winter. The house is now now is house The winter. in resort thermal Waiwera his at time
the summer crowds. summer the The Wenderholm Beach House, Schischka House, or for a real real a for or House, Schischka House, Beach Wenderholm The
homestead (Wenderholm) on the flat, to use while he spent spent he while use to flat, the on (Wenderholm) homestead
for picnics and games and the fine swimming beach draws draws beach swimming fine the and games and picnics for Book a bach escape at one of Wenderholm’s three baches. baches. three Wenderholm’s of one at escape bach a Book
became the first European owner in 1868. Graham built a a built Graham 1868. in owner European first the became
visitors to Wenderholm. There are ample sheltered grounds grounds sheltered ample are There Wenderholm. to visitors Other accommodation Other
Prominent Auckland politician and entrepreneur Robert Graham Graham Robert entrepreneur and politician Auckland Prominent grounds, and a carved pou whenua nearby welcomes welcomes nearby whenua pou carved a and grounds,
in selected parking areas. Conditions apply. Conditions areas. parking selected in The historic Couldrey House sits in beautiful serene serene beautiful in sits House Couldrey historic The Hauraki tribes in the 1780s. 1780s. the in tribes Hauraki
Self-Containment Certificate (SCC) can stay overnight overnight stay can (SCC) Certificate Self-Containment rich in native birdlife is one of Auckland’s finest examples. examples. finest Auckland’s of one is birdlife native in rich peace making agreement (mihirau) between the Kawerau and and Kawerau the between (mihirau) agreement making peace
a with caravans and units vehicle Campervans, remains one of the most beautiful. Its forested headland, headland, forested Its beautiful. most the of one remains settlement in the Mahurangi District and the site of an historic historic an of site the and District Mahurangi the in settlement
was the first Auckland regional park opened to visitors and and visitors to opened park regional Auckland first the was natural resources. Wenderholm was the focal point of Māori Māori of point focal the was Wenderholm resources. natural Staying overnight in selected parking areas parking selected in overnight Staying
Cradled by the Pūhoi and Waiwera Rivers, Wenderholm Wenderholm Rivers, Waiwera and Pūhoi the by Cradled Māori lived here for close to 1000 years because of its plentiful plentiful its of because years 1000 to close for here lived Māori
Wenderholm beach is approx: 1.5km from the camp. the from 1.5km approx: is beach Wenderholm
History Park Regional Wenderholm
people. 160 for space has which campground
Located alongside the Pūhoi River is the new Schischka Schischka new the is River Pūhoi the alongside Located
Campgrounds
can book. book. can
The park has picnic sites that large groups (up to 300 people) people) 300 to (up groups large that sites picnic has park The
electric barbecues provided or bring your own gas barbecue. gas own your bring or provided barbecues electric
family any time at Wenderholm Regional Park. Use the the Use Park. Regional Wenderholm at time any family
Find your own favourite spot and picnic with friends and and friends with picnic and spot favourite own your Find
Prime picnic spots picnic Prime Park facilities Park
Key Dogs Regional parkland Walking track areas: Te Ārai Wenderholm On-leash. This includes all areas on the Waiwera Pākiri Estuary and Kokoru Bay and walking tracks to the Wellsford Matakana Regional Park north side (Puhoi River) of the Schischka campground Atiu Creek Tāwharanui and the Perimeter Track between the entrance road Warkworth to the Waiwera bridge. 1 Scandrett Te Rau Pūriri Prohibited. All other walking tracks. Mahurangi Wenderholm
Beach and foreshore areas: Shakespear 1 Helensville Hauraki Gulf On-leash. This covers the Waiwera Estuary Long Bay 18 and Kokoru Bay. Waimauku Waiheke 16 1 Island Prohibited. All other beaches. Muriwai Waitematā Whakanewha Harbour Mutukāroa Ōmana Arataki (Hamlin’s Hill) Visitor Mt Smart Duder Puhoi Estuary: Centre Stadium Waitawa Waitākere Tawhitokino Ranges Ambury Whitford Piha Regional Orere Point Prohibited at all times. Clevedon Park Manukau Tāpapakanga Harbour Auckland Hunua Botanic Gardens Ranges Waharau All areas north of the service road: Āwhitu Regional Matakawau Park Whakatīwai Prohibited at all times. This includes the main 1 Kaiaua Miranda car park, beaches are foreshore areas. This includes 2 Tasman Sea dogs inside vehicles. Waiuku Pōkeno Picnic areas: Off-leash south of the service road.
Prohibited north of the service road Auckland Council manages Bush areas: 27 regional parks Prohibited at all times. This covers all areas within For more information on any of these parks: bush headland areas of Wenderholm Regional Park. phone 09 301 0101 or visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Campground: When on the park you can use the phone at the Prohibited at all times. information board in the main car park.
Community facility areas Protect kauri for future generations Prohibited at all times. This covers all areas on and near Schischka Bach, Wenderholm Beach House, SCRUB all soil off your footwear and gear Puhoi Bach and Couldrey House. every time you enter or leave an area with kauri. SPRAY with disinfectant after you have removed all soil.
STAY on track and off kauri roots. 20-PRO-0811
20-PRO-0811Regional Park Brochures_Wenderholm FINAL.indd 1 5/02/20 2:27 PM Feature tracks and trails Mahurangi Regional Park Key Note: colours correspond to painted marker posts on each track. Pūhoi estuary Pūhoi Caution: Cottage Bird colony Vin’s Track strong currents 30 minutes, 2.2km Boat launch area Named after Uncle Vincent Schishka, the last Schishka Bus stop descendant to farm the land. Vin’s Track enjoys Te Akeake beautiful vistas of the Puhoi river and requires a Camping moderate level of fitness. Tramping grade track. Wenderholm Beach House Changing room Maungatauhoro Te Hikoi 1.5 hours return, 2.9km Disabled access Schischka A journey through Maungatauhoro. This is a loop track House Historic site that begins at the pou whenua (carving) near Couldrey Pūhoi River House and includes part of the Perimeter Track and Information the Couldrey House Track and goes through to the Schischka forested headland. This walk offers stunning views Campground Information office/ Ranger station and you may get a chance to see native birds. Hauraki Gulf Kayaking Te Akeake Walk 30 minutes return, 1.8km Lookout This walk to the Pūhoi River mouth is not sign posted. Parking From the car park, walk to the beach, head north and DS enjoy the scenery. Te Akeake is the area at the end of Couldrey 3 Phone to contact ranger House 2 the sandspit headland. You can then walk back along 4 the riverbank to the car park. Picnic information
Ma k un Self-containment Certificate Warkworth Trac g Couldrey House Lookout Schischkat eRoadr a ime t (SCC) campground Per au horo Te Hik 15 minutes one-way, 0.6km oi T rack To reach the Couldrey House Lookout, follow the Swimming Couldrey House Track from the pou whenua (carving).
C Toilets The climb to the lookout is reasonably steep but the State Highway 17 ck o i Tra u ho l d track is well maintained. The views of Pūhoi Estuary Pū re y H Walking ou se and Couldrey House are well worth the short climb. T ra ck No biking Perimeter Track 2.5 hours return, 4.6km No swimming This is a loop track that begins at the pouwhenua No vehicle access (carving) and takes you right around Maungatauhoro Be safe in regional parks through areas rich in Māori history and beautiful Authorised vehicle access forest. After the climb to the top of Maungatauhoro, The water safety code The outdoor safety code Waiwera River No dogs this track descends to Kokoru Bay on the Waiwera eter Track Maungatauhoro 1. Be prepared 1. Plan your trip Perim Headland estuary. It continues through regenerating bush near 2. Watch out for yourself 2. Tell someone Kokoru Bay Cliffs Parkland the park entrance. Be prepared for varied track quality and others 3. Be aware of the weather with some steep parts and an unformed track on the 3. Be aware of the dangers 4. Know your limits Streams Bush Waiwera estuary side. Tramping grade track. 4. Know your limits 5. Take sufficient supplies Waiwera Estuary Roads Wetland Te Araroa – New Zealand’s Trail Waiwera Road Bookable Bus Stop Caution: strong currents Sand 20–30 minutes one way, 2.2km 0 250 500metres activity site Te Araroa – New Zealand’s Trail is a 3000km trail that Auckland Mahurangi Island Map not necessarily to scale, not to be used for navigational purposes. Non parkland links tramping and walking tracks from Cape Reinga Map does not show underwater hazards. in the north to Bluff in the south. It connects with Whangaparāoa and the East Coast Bays at Long Bay. For more information visit teararoa.org.nz Ranger recommendations If you have two hours… If you have a full day… Schischka Camp Loop Track Tips on how to make the most of your visit to Mahurangi Regional Park. Check out the grounds around Couldrey House and the pou whenua The park has an all-weather boat ramp, which is suitable for average sized nearby, and see how many historic trees you can spot. Take the short walk boats approximately three hours each side of high tide. 20 minutes, 1.7km If you have half a day… to the Couldrey House lookout and on your return enjoy a picnic Once you’ve enjoyed the park itself try exploring the area’s waterways Unmarked flat easy terrain. Push bike and pram Maungatauhoro Te Hikoi is a wonderful walk that varies with the seasons. or a swim. – Pūhoi River, Hauraki Gulf and Mahurangi Harbour by boat or kayak. friendly. Dogs permitted on leash. Take a picnic with you to enjoy while gazing at the wonderful views. Make Mahurangi Regional Park is just north of Wenderholm and is easily sure your visit coincides with Couldrey House’s opening hours (1-4pm accessible by sea. Pūhoi Track Saturdays and Sundays and every afternoon from Boxing Day to Easter Other tracks Monday) so you can look through the historic homestead.
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