at.govt.nz at.govt.nz 09 366 6400 or visit visit or 6400 366 09
safeguard this by observing the no fishing and no taking rules. taking no and fishing no the observing by this safeguard
For public transport information: transport public For phone Auckland Transport Transport Auckland phone
underwater environment. In return we ask you to help us us help to you ask we return In environment. underwater
the park is well sign-posted. sign-posted. well is park the wonderful opportunity for diving or snorkelling in an unspoilt unspoilt an in snorkelling or diving for opportunity wonderful
and Road Takatu along Drive right. turn off, turn Omaha coastline. Yours to explore, the marine reserve provides a a provides reserve marine the explore, to Yours coastline.
Follow the signs to Matakana. Just past Matakana, at the the at Matakana, past Just Matakana. to signs the Follow The Tāwharanui Marine Reserve borders the northern northern the borders Reserve Marine Tāwharanui The
from downtown Auckland. Take SH1 north to Warkworth. Warkworth. to north SH1 Take Auckland. downtown from
Tāwharanui Marine Reserve Marine Tāwharanui
drive minute 80 or 85km an is Park Regional Tāwharanui
sightings of rodents or other animal pests to the duty ranger. duty the to pests animal other or rodents of sightings How to get there get to How
gear to ensure there are no rodents hidden anywhere. Report Report anywhere. hidden rodents no are there ensure to gear
of ways. Before you enter the park, check your vehicles and camping camping and vehicles your check park, the enter you Before ways. of aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Visitors to Tāwharanui can protect the open sanctuary in a number number a in sanctuary open the protect can Tāwharanui to Visitors
the park office. Following the on-site instructions or visit visit or instructions on-site the Following office. park the
How can you help? you can How
from the park use the contact phone at the notice board at at board notice the at phone contact the use park the from
restrictions and to make a booking: a make to and restrictions
phone 09 301 0101, 0101, 301 09 phone pest-free haven for native species. native for haven pest-free
For information on park facilities, conditions and and conditions facilities, park on information For pest eradication and monitoring programme ensures we maintain a a maintain we ensures programme monitoring and eradication pest
entrance to the park. the to entrance to coast pest-proof fence keeps pests out of the open sanctuary. A A sanctuary. open the of out pests keeps fence pest-proof coast to
the near Bay Jones at located is and people, six to up birds and animals can live and breed successfully. A 2.5km coast coast 2.5km A successfully. breed and live can animals and birds
sleeps which Bach, Tāwharanui at escape bach your Book and farming; free from plant and animal pests; where native plants, plants, native where pests; animal and plant from free farming; and the Georgetti family in 1973. in family Georgetti the
Other accommodation Other an open sanctuary that integrates conservation with recreation recreation with conservation integrates that sanctuary open an The Auckland Regional Authority (ARA) purchased the park from from park the purchased (ARA) Authority Regional Auckland The
The vision for Tāwharanui Regional Park is to create and maintain maintain and create to is Park Regional Tāwharanui for vision The
extracted from the park, creating the so-called Jones Bay Lagoon. Lagoon. Bay Jones so-called the creating park, the from extracted
Conditions apply. apply. Conditions
Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Open Tāwharanui Jones and Young families. Kauri timber was milled and shingle was was shingle and milled was timber Kauri families. Young and Jones
a SCC must stay in the Tāwharanui all modes campground. campground. modes all Tāwharanui the in stay must SCC a
After 1870 Tāwharanui was developed as a farm by the Martin, Martin, the by farm a as developed was Tāwharanui 1870 After
parking area. Campervans, vehicle units and caravans with with caravans and units vehicle Campervans, area. parking
coastline in 1879. 1879. in coastline
“lofty fortified settlement”. settlement”. fortified “lofty
Tāwharanui has no Self-Containment Certificate (SCC) (SCC) Certificate Self-Containment no has Tāwharanui anchor of the Phoenix, a vessel wrecked on the Tāwharanui Tāwharanui the on wrecked vessel a Phoenix, the of anchor
pā known as “Ōpōnui” and above the stream outlet is “Pā-hi” or or “Pā-hi” is outlet stream the above and “Ōpōnui” as known pā
Staying overnight in selected areas selected in overnight Staying of the kiekie vine”. The iconic Anchor Bay is named after the the after named is Bay Anchor iconic The vine”. kiekie the of
Mangatawhiri Stream. Near the park entrance was a significant significant a was entrance park the Near Stream. Mangatawhiri
The name Tāwharanui refers to “the abundant edible bracts bracts edible abundant “the to refers Tāwharanui name The
The people lived mainly around the catchment of the the of catchment the around mainly lived people The restrictions and conditions that apply. apply. that conditions and restrictions
species combine. combine. species
the tracks and you will help protect the dunes. There are are There dunes. the protect help will you and tracks the
ceremonial and decorative purposes. decorative and ceremonial
where farming, public recreation and conservation of native native of conservation and recreation public farming, where
when walking from the campground to the beach, stick to to stick beach, the to campground the from walking when
a valued source of kōkōwai or red ochre, which was used for for used was which ochre, red or kōkōwai of source valued a
New Zealand’s first integrated open sanctuary (mainland island) island) (mainland sanctuary open integrated first Zealand’s New
to 150m from the beautiful white sand beach. Remember Remember beach. sand white beautiful the from 150m to
of the snapper in the sea.” Waikōkōwai (Anchor Bay) provided provided Bay) (Anchor Waikōkōwai sea.” the in snapper the of
was park regional 588-hectare The line. coast northern the
Tāwharanui has one basic, sheltered campground around 50m 50m around campground sheltered basic, one has Tāwharanui
ki tai.” “The flowering bracts of the kiekie on the land; the flesh flesh the land; the on kiekie the of bracts flowering “The tai.” ki
Sanctuary and the Tāwharanui Marine Reserve which borders borders which Reserve Marine Tāwharanui the and Sanctuary
Campgrounds
symbolised by the saying: “He whā tāwhara ki uta; he kiko tāmure tāmure kiko he uta; ki tāwhara whā “He saying: the by symbolised
and regenerating wetlands. It includes the Tāwharanui Open Open Tāwharanui the includes It wetlands. regenerating and
Tāwharanui provided a rich variety of marine and forest resources, resources, forest and marine of variety rich a provided Tāwharanui
conditions and require a permit. permit. a require and conditions beaches, rolling pastures, shingled bays, native coastal forest forest coastal native bays, shingled pastures, rolling beaches,
the Te Kawerau people called Ngāti Raupō. Ngāti called people Kawerau Te the Groups of 50 people or more are only allowed under special special under allowed only are more or people 50 of Groups some of the Auckland region’s most beautiful white sand sand white beautiful most region’s Auckland the of some
of (sub-tribe) hapū small a by occupied was park the
Set on a remote peninsula, Tāwharanui Regional Park boasts boasts Park Regional Tāwharanui peninsula, remote a on Set home. scraps
Māori lived in this area for more than 800 years. Until the 1870s 1870s the Until years. 800 than more for area this in lived Māori
and hazardous material and take rubbish and food food and rubbish take and material hazardous and Tāwharanui Regional Park Regional Tāwharanui
History vermin pests, of free is it ensure to park the entering before
the open sanctuary please check all vehicles and equipment equipment and vehicles all check please sanctuary open the
be reintroduced in the future. the in reintroduced be Feel free to bring your own gas barbecues. To help protect protect help To barbecues. gas own your bring to free Feel
and bittern are all flourishing behind the fence. More species will will species More fence. the behind flourishing all are bittern and
at Tāwharanui Regional Park. Park. Regional Tāwharanui at
dotterel, reef heron, spotless crake, pateke, kakariki, saddleback saddleback kakariki, pateke, crake, spotless heron, reef dotterel,
own favourite spot to picnic with friends and family any time time any family and friends with picnic to spot favourite own
takahē, bellbird, North Island robin, whitehead, New Zealand Zealand New whitehead, robin, Island North bellbird, takahē,
With 588 hectares of regional park you can easily find your your find easily can you park regional of hectares 588 With
of volunteers and much more is planned. North Island brown kiwi, kiwi, brown Island North planned. is more much and volunteers of
Prime picnic spots picnic Prime
Significant restoration and planting has been done with the help help the with done been has planting and restoration Significant
Park facilities Park birds and animals Plants,
Key Please take your rubbish home Regional parkland Your parks provide open space, fresh air, a home for native plants and animals, clean water, beauty and inspiration. Te Ārai Help keep them this way. Tāwharanui Pākiri • No bins • No rubbish • Better parks • Wellsford Matakana Regional Park Atiu Creek Tāwharanui Warkworth Dogs 1 Scandrett Te Rau Pūriri Open sanctuary areas: Mahurangi Wenderholm Prohibited at all times. This covers all areas of the Shakespear open sanctuary, parkland, campgrounds, foreshore 1 Helensville Hauraki Gulf and aras adjoining to the entrance of the park. Long Bay 18 This includes dogs inside vehicles. Waimauku Waiheke 16 1 Island Beach: Muriwai Waitematā Whakanewha Harbour Mutukāroa Ōmana Prohibited at all times. This covers all areas of the Arataki (Hamlin’s Hill) Visitor Mt Smart Duder Centre Stadium Waitawa beaches adjoining Tāwharanui Regional Park. Waitākere Tawhitokino Ranges Ambury Whitford Piha Regional Orere Point Clevedon Park Manukau Tāpapakanga Harbour Auckland Hunua Botanic Gardens Ranges Waharau Āwhitu Regional Matakawau Park Whakatīwai Volunteering 1 Kaiaua Miranda We would love to have your help ith work in regional parks. 2 Tasman Sea Age and physical ability are no barriers as there are Waiuku Pōkeno tasks and projects to suit all individuals and groups. For more information on volunteering: phone 09 301 0101 or visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz The Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Society (TOSSI) is a not-for-profit organisation that works in partnership Auckland Council manages with Auckland Council at Tāwharanui Regional Park. They are involved in volunteer programmes, fundraising, 27 regional parks education and advocacy. For more information on any of these parks: phone 09 301 0101 or visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz TOSSI Sunday in the park Join us on the first Sunday of each month, where we’ll kick off When on the park you can use the phone at the park office. our day with a morning’s work followed by a barbecue lunch. Afterwards enjoy a presentation prepared by the TOSSI team. For more information visit tossi.org.nz Protect kauri for future generations
SCRUB all soil off your footwear and gear 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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at.govt.nz at.govt.nz 09 366 6400 or visit visit or 6400 366 09
safeguard this by observing the no fishing and no taking rules. taking no and fishing no the observing by this safeguard
For public transport information: transport public For phone Auckland Transport Transport Auckland phone
underwater environment. In return we ask you to help us us help to you ask we return In environment. underwater
the park is well sign-posted. sign-posted. well is park the wonderful opportunity for diving or snorkelling in an unspoilt unspoilt an in snorkelling or diving for opportunity wonderful
and Road Takatu along Drive right. turn off, turn Omaha coastline. Yours to explore, the marine reserve provides a a provides reserve marine the explore, to Yours coastline.
Follow the signs to Matakana. Just past Matakana, at the the at Matakana, past Just Matakana. to signs the Follow The Tāwharanui Marine Reserve borders the northern northern the borders Reserve Marine Tāwharanui The
from downtown Auckland. Take SH1 north to Warkworth. Warkworth. to north SH1 Take Auckland. downtown from
Tāwharanui Marine Reserve Marine Tāwharanui
drive minute 80 or 85km an is Park Regional Tāwharanui
sightings of rodents or other animal pests to the duty ranger. duty the to pests animal other or rodents of sightings How to get there get to How
gear to ensure there are no rodents hidden anywhere. Report Report anywhere. hidden rodents no are there ensure to gear
of ways. Before you enter the park, check your vehicles and camping camping and vehicles your check park, the enter you Before ways. of aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Visitors to Tāwharanui can protect the open sanctuary in a number number a in sanctuary open the protect can Tāwharanui to Visitors
the park office. Following the on-site instructions or visit visit or instructions on-site the Following office. park the
How can you help? you can How
from the park use the contact phone at the notice board at at board notice the at phone contact the use park the from
restrictions and to make a booking: a make to and restrictions
phone 09 301 0101, 0101, 301 09 phone pest-free haven for native species. native for haven pest-free
For information on park facilities, conditions and and conditions facilities, park on information For pest eradication and monitoring programme ensures we maintain a a maintain we ensures programme monitoring and eradication pest
entrance to the park. the to entrance to coast pest-proof fence keeps pests out of the open sanctuary. A A sanctuary. open the of out pests keeps fence pest-proof coast to
the near Bay Jones at located is and people, six to up birds and animals can live and breed successfully. A 2.5km coast coast 2.5km A successfully. breed and live can animals and birds
sleeps which Bach, Tāwharanui at escape bach your Book and farming; free from plant and animal pests; where native plants, plants, native where pests; animal and plant from free farming; and the Georgetti family in 1973. in family Georgetti the
Other accommodation Other an open sanctuary that integrates conservation with recreation recreation with conservation integrates that sanctuary open an The Auckland Regional Authority (ARA) purchased the park from from park the purchased (ARA) Authority Regional Auckland The
The vision for Tāwharanui Regional Park is to create and maintain maintain and create to is Park Regional Tāwharanui for vision The
extracted from the park, creating the so-called Jones Bay Lagoon. Lagoon. Bay Jones so-called the creating park, the from extracted
Conditions apply. apply. Conditions
Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Open Tāwharanui Jones and Young families. Kauri timber was milled and shingle was was shingle and milled was timber Kauri families. Young and Jones
a SCC must stay in the Tāwharanui all modes campground. campground. modes all Tāwharanui the in stay must SCC a
After 1870 Tāwharanui was developed as a farm by the Martin, Martin, the by farm a as developed was Tāwharanui 1870 After
parking area. Campervans, vehicle units and caravans with with caravans and units vehicle Campervans, area. parking
coastline in 1879. 1879. in coastline
“lofty fortified settlement”. settlement”. fortified “lofty
Tāwharanui has no Self-Containment Certificate (SCC) (SCC) Certificate Self-Containment no has Tāwharanui anchor of the Phoenix, a vessel wrecked on the Tāwharanui Tāwharanui the on wrecked vessel a Phoenix, the of anchor
pā known as “Ōpōnui” and above the stream outlet is “Pā-hi” or or “Pā-hi” is outlet stream the above and “Ōpōnui” as known pā
Staying overnight in selected areas selected in overnight Staying of the kiekie vine”. The iconic Anchor Bay is named after the the after named is Bay Anchor iconic The vine”. kiekie the of
Mangatawhiri Stream. Near the park entrance was a significant significant a was entrance park the Near Stream. Mangatawhiri
The name Tāwharanui refers to “the abundant edible bracts bracts edible abundant “the to refers Tāwharanui name The
The people lived mainly around the catchment of the the of catchment the around mainly lived people The restrictions and conditions that apply. apply. that conditions and restrictions
species combine. combine. species
the tracks and you will help protect the dunes. There are are There dunes. the protect help will you and tracks the
ceremonial and decorative purposes. decorative and ceremonial
where farming, public recreation and conservation of native native of conservation and recreation public farming, where
when walking from the campground to the beach, stick to to stick beach, the to campground the from walking when
a valued source of kōkōwai or red ochre, which was used for for used was which ochre, red or kōkōwai of source valued a
New Zealand’s first integrated open sanctuary (mainland island) island) (mainland sanctuary open integrated first Zealand’s New
to 150m from the beautiful white sand beach. Remember Remember beach. sand white beautiful the from 150m to
of the snapper in the sea.” Waikōkōwai (Anchor Bay) provided provided Bay) (Anchor Waikōkōwai sea.” the in snapper the of
was park regional 588-hectare The line. coast northern the
Tāwharanui has one basic, sheltered campground around 50m 50m around campground sheltered basic, one has Tāwharanui
ki tai.” “The flowering bracts of the kiekie on the land; the flesh flesh the land; the on kiekie the of bracts flowering “The tai.” ki
Sanctuary and the Tāwharanui Marine Reserve which borders borders which Reserve Marine Tāwharanui the and Sanctuary
Campgrounds
symbolised by the saying: “He whā tāwhara ki uta; he kiko tāmure tāmure kiko he uta; ki tāwhara whā “He saying: the by symbolised
and regenerating wetlands. It includes the Tāwharanui Open Open Tāwharanui the includes It wetlands. regenerating and
Tāwharanui provided a rich variety of marine and forest resources, resources, forest and marine of variety rich a provided Tāwharanui
conditions and require a permit. permit. a require and conditions beaches, rolling pastures, shingled bays, native coastal forest forest coastal native bays, shingled pastures, rolling beaches,
the Te Kawerau people called Ngāti Raupō. Ngāti called people Kawerau Te the Groups of 50 people or more are only allowed under special special under allowed only are more or people 50 of Groups some of the Auckland region’s most beautiful white sand sand white beautiful most region’s Auckland the of some
of (sub-tribe) hapū small a by occupied was park the
Set on a remote peninsula, Tāwharanui Regional Park boasts boasts Park Regional Tāwharanui peninsula, remote a on Set home. scraps
Māori lived in this area for more than 800 years. Until the 1870s 1870s the Until years. 800 than more for area this in lived Māori
and hazardous material and take rubbish and food food and rubbish take and material hazardous and Tāwharanui Regional Park Regional Tāwharanui
History vermin pests, of free is it ensure to park the entering before
the open sanctuary please check all vehicles and equipment equipment and vehicles all check please sanctuary open the
be reintroduced in the future. the in reintroduced be Feel free to bring your own gas barbecues. To help protect protect help To barbecues. gas own your bring to free Feel
and bittern are all flourishing behind the fence. More species will will species More fence. the behind flourishing all are bittern and
at Tāwharanui Regional Park. Park. Regional Tāwharanui at
dotterel, reef heron, spotless crake, pateke, kakariki, saddleback saddleback kakariki, pateke, crake, spotless heron, reef dotterel,
own favourite spot to picnic with friends and family any time time any family and friends with picnic to spot favourite own
takahē, bellbird, North Island robin, whitehead, New Zealand Zealand New whitehead, robin, Island North bellbird, takahē,
With 588 hectares of regional park you can easily find your your find easily can you park regional of hectares 588 With
of volunteers and much more is planned. North Island brown kiwi, kiwi, brown Island North planned. is more much and volunteers of
Prime picnic spots picnic Prime
Significant restoration and planting has been done with the help help the with done been has planting and restoration Significant
Park facilities Park birds and animals Plants,
Key Please take your rubbish home Regional parkland Your parks provide open space, fresh air, a home for native plants and animals, clean water, beauty and inspiration. Te Ārai Help keep them this way. Tāwharanui Pākiri • No bins • No rubbish • Better parks • Wellsford Matakana Regional Park Atiu Creek Tāwharanui Warkworth Dogs 1 Scandrett Te Rau Pūriri Open sanctuary areas: Mahurangi Wenderholm Prohibited at all times. This covers all areas of the Shakespear open sanctuary, parkland, campgrounds, foreshore 1 Helensville Hauraki Gulf and aras adjoining to the entrance of the park. Long Bay 18 This includes dogs inside vehicles. Waimauku Waiheke 16 1 Island Beach: Muriwai Waitematā Whakanewha Harbour Mutukāroa Ōmana Prohibited at all times. This covers all areas of the Arataki (Hamlin’s Hill) Visitor Mt Smart Duder Centre Stadium Waitawa beaches adjoining Tāwharanui Regional Park. Waitākere Tawhitokino Ranges Ambury Whitford Piha Regional Orere Point Clevedon Park Manukau Tāpapakanga Harbour Auckland Hunua Botanic Gardens Ranges Waharau Āwhitu Regional Matakawau Park Whakatīwai Volunteering 1 Kaiaua Miranda We would love to have your help ith work in regional parks. 2 Tasman Sea Age and physical ability are no barriers as there are Waiuku Pōkeno tasks and projects to suit all individuals and groups. For more information on volunteering: phone 09 301 0101 or visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz The Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Society (TOSSI) is a not-for-profit organisation that works in partnership Auckland Council manages with Auckland Council at Tāwharanui Regional Park. They are involved in volunteer programmes, fundraising, 27 regional parks education and advocacy. For more information on any of these parks: phone 09 301 0101 or visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz TOSSI Sunday in the park Join us on the first Sunday of each month, where we’ll kick off When on the park you can use the phone at the park office. our day with a morning’s work followed by a barbecue lunch. Afterwards enjoy a presentation prepared by the TOSSI team. For more information visit tossi.org.nz Protect kauri for future generations
SCRUB all soil off your footwear and gear 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-0811 Regional Park Brochures_Tawharanui FINAL.indd 1 5/02/20 2:27 PM Feature tracks and trails Pukenihinihi Point Ōmaha Bay Be safe in regional parks Note: colours correspond to painted marker posts on each track. The water safety code The outdoor safety code 1. Be prepared 1. Plan your trip Ecology Trail 2. Watch out for yourself 2. Tell someone 2 hours return, 4km and others 3. Be aware of the weather 3. Be aware of the dangers 4. Know your limits The Ecology Trail highlights Tāwharanui’s precious Tāwharanui Marine Reserve 4. Know your limits 5. Take sufficient supplies natural heritage. Start at the Sanctuary Hut at Anchor total fisheries protection Bay and follow the yellow markers to many different habitats including the seashore, coastal wilderness, Comet Rocks Tokatū Point pasture and native bush, streams and wetlands. This is a self-guided trail. W North/South Coast Tracks e st E Campground n Anchor Bay 4 hours return, 9km d West End Track T This is a walk for the energetic. You can start ra Ngaio Bay t c Phoenix Reef u k o at either the Lagoon car park or at the Sanctuary k Flat Rock o Hut at Anchor Bay. Follow the white markers along Lo t ck in To ra the track, which winds up either at the northern or o katū Loop T Campground ū P southern coasts (depending on where you begin) c at rth Coast Tra k ok and heads out to Tokatū Point at the end of the il No T y Tra log peninsula. You will be rewarded with stunning views Eco of neighbouring islands. Check out the very rare Elephant prostrate manuka on the Tokatu Loop Track. Point Fishermans Track Mangatawhiri 30 minutes one way, 2km Track Tāwharanui Open Sanctuary Enjoy a quick and easy walk to access the South Coast Fish (Māori Bay) starting from the Sanctuary Hut erma Lagoon ns Track at Anchor Bay. Coast Māori Bay South Trac Mangatawhiri Track Matakana k 20–30 minutes return, 1.2km Tāwharanui Bach This short, mostly flat track includes the Thompson Hauraki Gulf Loop through the regenerating Mangatawhiri wetland, offering the chance to view wildlife. Jones Bay Scow Point Māori Bay Coast Walk Bluebell Point West End Track Matatūahu Point walking over the rocks Reef 3 hours return, 6km metres at mid-low tide only Follow the blue markers starting at the Sanctuary Hut at Anchor Bay and head up the hills towards Map not necessarily to scale, not to be used for navigational purposes. Dogs, all other animals and pets are prohibited from the park, all adjoining beaches the pest-proof fence at the western end of the park Map does not show underwater hazards. and the reserve at the entrance to the park. This includes dogs, animals and pets in vehicles. for unique views of the coastline and nearby islands. Māori Bay Coast Walk Key 4 hours return, 7km From the Lagoon car park wander around the south Camping Information Bird colony Snorkelling No dogs Marine reserve Bush Roads coast over rocks to Māori Bay (access from mid to markers low tide only). At Māori Bay join the South Coast Changing room Line fishing Surfing Campervan No mountain biking Trig Wetland Campgrounds Track for the return trip to the Lagoon car park or Fishermans Track. Cottage Lookout Phone to Shelter No vehicle access Streams Sand contact ranger Other tracks Disabled access Mountain biking Swimming Authorised Parkland Non-parkland Walking vehicle access Mountain bikes are welcome in the Toilets Visitor centre Parking Cliffs Pest-proof fence park but please do not cycle on bush tracks – see map for details. Other walks Ranger recommendations If you have half a day… If you have a full day… For something a little more challenging and off the Tips on how to make the most of your visit to Shakespear Regional Park. You’ll have time to add a walk to your itinerary – choose from the If you’re feeling energetic get right off the beaten track or alternatively beaten track, try the mystery walk. This moderate Ecology Trail or alternatively explore the park by mountain bike. Head for indulge in your favourite watersport, kayaking, sailing, diving, snorkeling 2 hour walk will take you into areas of the park you If you have two hours… Tokatū Point or the North and South Coast Tracks, which provide mid to or surfing. For a more leisurely day, pack your fishing gear and try your wouldn’t otherwise experience. Brochures on the The beautiful Anchor Bay makes even a short visit to the park hard grade biking terrain and marvel at the views. luck on the south side of the peninsula. Remember the waters off the mystery walk are available from the information worthwhile. Swim, surf or snorkel in its clear waters and picnic on the north coast are a marine reserve and fishing is not allowed.For something board at the Park Office and the sanctuary hut at clean white sand. You’ll find less crowded, equally beautiful beaches different, end the day with a walk through the Waterfall Gully where the glow Anchor Bay. either side of Anchor Bay. worms put on their evening display.
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