Ōmana Regional Park

The 40-hectare park combines open farmland, regenerating forest, pohutukawa cliffs, mangrove mudflats, rocky shores, and sandy beaches along the Hauraki Gulf.

European settlers began clearing and farming the land in the mid-1840s, utilizing nearby kauri timber for construction and agricultural development.

The name Ōmana derives from Ōmanawatere, referring to a Ngāi Tai ancestor who, according to tradition, arrived from the Pacific by gliding over water.

The park features walking tracks, including the 2.7-kilometer Perimeter Track and the 750-meter Lookout Track, with designated areas for dog walking.

Twenty-six bird species inhabit the park, including pūkeko, kererū, tūī, fantail, and white-fronted terns that rest on outcrops during low tide.

Location: Auckland Region

GPS coordinates: -36.87990,175.02400

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:02