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Muriwai Regional Park is a stunning coastal escape located just west of Auckland, New Zealand. This park offers breathtaking views of the rugged coastline, expansive black sand beaches, and the iconic gannet colony. According to reviews on Google and TripAdvisor, visitors appreciate the serene walking trails that meander through diverse landscapes and offer plenty of birdwatching opportunities. Many highlighted the picnic areas, perfect for a family day out, though a few noted that facilities could use some updates. The beach is great for surfing, but some families recommended keeping an eye on children due to strong currents. Overall, Muriwai is a fantastic destination for nature lovers, combining scenic beauty with accessible amenities.
A windswept rugged coastline stretching 50 km north makes Muriwai one of New Zealand’s most spectacular black sand surf beaches. At its southern end, Otakamiro Point is the site of one of this country’s few mainland gannet breeding colonies. The headland and offshore islands are also home to white fronted terns (tara), blue penguins and fur seals (kekeno). Heading west from Auckland, the turn off to Murwai is just past the township of Waimauku. The camp is at the end of the road to Muriwai Beach. There is a café near the camp entrance and a general store further up the road. The camp is run by a private operator. There are 68 power sites and over 100 sites for tents. Dump points are provided for vans. There are reasonable kitchen and laundry facilities, hot showers and flushing toilets.