Feature walks
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Brook Homestead Walk
45 minutes, 1.5km
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Follow the blue waymarkers from Hatton Road to the lookout.
Then continue to Settlers Valley Walk.
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Settlers Valley Walk
1 hour 30 minutes, 3km
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Golf course
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Horse
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Lookout
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Manukau Harbour
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Hatton Road Walk
20 minutes, 1km
Follow the yellow way-markers and you will get to explore most of the park.
This walk takes in the wetlands, the two white sandy beaches and climbs up to
the viewpoint to take in stunning views of the Manukau Harbour.
Barbecue
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From the car park follow the red way-markers along the foreshore, past the historic
Brook jetty and up onto the headland where the Brook Homestead sits amid a glade
of trees. The homestead has recently been repainted in its original colour scheme.
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Settlers Farm Track
1 hour, 3km
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Follow the yellow way-markers and you will get to explore most of the park.
Watch out for no-go areas through regenerating bush.
Picnic area
Kauritūtahi Beach
Mountain biking
Jetty
Ranger recommendations
Tips on how to make the most of your visit to Āwhitu Regional Park.
Brook Campground
If you have two hours…
Brook
Homestead
Swimming
Kauritūtahi
Island
Canoeing / kayaking
Peninsula Campground
Boatramp
Horse riding
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For a brief taste of Āwhitu take the five minute walk from the western end of the car
park to the pouwhenua (carving) which overlooks the park’s wetlands and beaches and
the Manukau Harbour. Return to the car park and head down to Kauritūtahi Bay for
a swim near the historic jetty below the Brook Homestead.
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Take a leisurely walk or bring your mountain bike to roam around the park and take in
all its attractions. Find a fishing spot or enjoy a round of golf at the adjoining golf course.
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If you have a full day…
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Choose from a barbecue at Kauritūtahi Bay or walk to neighbouring Brook Beach and
find your own peaceful picnic spot. Either beach is great for swimming around high
tide and you will have time to visit the Brook Homestead and admire the impressive
trees that surround it.
No dogs
Map not necessarily to scale, not to be used for navigational purposes.
Map does not show underwater hazards.
Be safe in regional parks
The water safety code
1. Be prepared
2. Watch out for yourself
and others
3. Be aware of the dangers
4. Know your limits
The outdoor safety code
1. Plan your trip
2. Tell someone
3. Be aware of the weather
4. Know your limits
5. Take sufficient supplies
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Camp
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Bush
Roads
Wetland
Parkland
Non parkland
Campground
Sand
Cliffs
Historic jetty
Ranger contact details
Stop kauri dieback
To contact a park ranger use the phone at the information board just inside the
park entrance and follow the instructions. If using a mobile phone call 09 301 0101.
kauridieback.co.nz
A disease known as kauri dieback (Phytophthora taxon Agathis), which is threatening the survival of
kauri trees, has been identified in the Waitākere Ranges. Help prevent the spread of kauri dieback by
keeping to defined tracks and cleaning footwear before and after your visit.