Scandrett Regional Park

Scandrett Regional Park is a 44-hectare coastal park on the Mahurangi Peninsula with regenerating forests, rocky headlands, and sandy beaches. These natural features spread along the northeastern section of Kawau Bay and create a varied landscape for exploration.

The Scandrett family bought the land in 1864 and built a concrete homestead in 1886, establishing a self-sufficient farm on the site. The family continued farming here until the late 1990s, when the property was converted into a regional park.

The bay's Māori name Purahurawai means sparkling waters and reflects the language of the area's original inhabitants. Mullet Point, called Mātairoa, was once an important Māori fortification site that visitors can still recognize today.

The park has multiple walking tracks of about 1.5 kilometers each, with picnic tables, swimming beaches, and designated dog exercise areas. All these facilities are spread throughout the park and easy to find along the main routes.

The preserved farm buildings from the 1880s demonstrate early concrete construction and colonial-era agricultural methods in New Zealand. These visible structures tell the story of how a family lived and worked here for over a century.