Muriwai Regional Park, Auckland Region, New Zealand

Muriwai, also called Muriwai Beach, is a coastal community on the west coast of the Auckland Region in the North Island of New Zealand. The black-sand surf beach and surrounding area is a popular recreational area for Aucklanders. Gannets nest there in a large colony on the rocks.

Muriwai is approximately 17 km west of Kumeu, 42 kilometres northwest of Auckland city, at the southern end of an unbroken 50 kilometre stretch of beach which extends up the Tasman Sea coast to the mouth of the Kaipara Harbour. One of several popular beaches in the area (others include Piha and Karekare), it experiences a population explosion in summer when Aucklanders head to the sea. It is in the Rodney Ward of the Auckland Region.

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What to do in Muriwai Regional Park:

Wild Life: Australasian Gannet, Blue Penguin, Brown Quail, Harrier Hawk, Pippit, Pheasant, Pied Stilt, Paradise Duck, Little Shag, Australasian Bittern, Black Swan, Canada Goose, New Zealand Dotterel, Banded Dotterel, Wrybill, Royal Spoonbill, Tern, Brown Quail, Harrier Hawk, Native Pigeon, Shining Cuckoo, Morepork, Kingfisher, Grey Warbler, Fantail, Silvereye, Tui, Albatross, Petrel, Tropicbird, Skus, Fur Seal, Whale, Mussel, Ahawai, Kingfish, Red Gurnard, Trevally, Kelpfish, Snapper, Copper Butterfly, Katipo Spider, Sand Scarab, Gecko, Koura, Inanga, Eel and Mosquito Fish
Adventure: Surfing, Swimming, Horse Riding, Fishing, Walking, Picnicking, Camping, Bird Watching

Where is Muriwai Regional Park:

Region: Located on the west coast of Auckland.
Location: Muriwai, Auckland region, New Zealand

When & how to get to Muriwai Regional Park:

Best Time to Visit: 01-Oct to 28-Feb
Getting There: Follow State Highway 16 to Waimauku. Turn left into Muriwai Rd and continue to the park.
Nearest Town: Kumeu
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Other details about Muriwai Regional Park:

Established: 1969
Area: 4 sq km
Language: English and Maori