Couldrey House & Garden

Day trips from Auckland: Wenderholm

Wenderholm Regional Park is the first, and probably still the most beautiful Regional Park. It is about a 40 minute drive north of Auckland and contains one of Auckland’s best examples of mainland coastal forest. With its golden sands, calm blue waters and grassy surrounds, this is the ultimate family-friendly regional park. You can enjoy a walk through the native forest and climb to the park's headland for fantastic views over the Hauraki Gulf, or stay low and explore the picturesque mouth of the Puhoi River and the beautiful historic Couldrey House and Garden.

I found the perimeter track one of the best as it includes spectacular views, beautiful native forest and rich Maori history. After the walk you can enjoy a swim in the often quite warm waters of the Hauraki Gulf or go for a picnic with pitoresque views. Chances are high that you will spot some of the plentiful tui or kereru or maybe even a fantail or other rare native New Zealand birds. Boating is another very popular activity in Wenderholm and the boat ramp is easily accessible.


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