Waitawa Regional Park, Regional park on Tāmaki Strait coast, New Zealand.
Waitawa Regional Park spreads across 188 hectares along the southeastern coast, featuring three peninsulas and access points to four different bays.
The land transformed from a dynamite factory owned by Orica Explosives into a regional park when Auckland Regional Council acquired it in 2004.
The park integrates multiple outdoor activities including mountain biking, horse riding, kayaking, and disc golf within its designated recreational zones.
During daylight saving time the park operates from 6 AM to 9 PM, while regular hours are 6 AM to 7 PM with 24-hour pedestrian access.
A section of the beach functions as a marine education center while another connects to the Te Ara Moana Kayak Trail network.
Location: Auckland Region
Inception: 2013
GPS coordinates: -36.93580,175.14300
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:50
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