Our amazing region stretches from coast to coast, from Wairarapa and Kāpiti all the way to Wellington – and within all that beauty you’ll find over 33,000 hectares of parks to play in. What are you waiting for?

We ensure our stunning parks are well looked after so you can make the most of everything they offer. Choose from remote beaches to lush native bush and wetlands teeming with wildlife. Or maybe you’d like a river walk or a wander through a forest. We live in an incredibly beautiful and varied environment with spectacular parks on our doorstep. Enjoy them well and keep them safe.

Read Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan 2020-2030

List of parks and forests

Meet the rangers

Our Park Rangers love their work. They get to work in some of our region's most glorious landscapes, helping to protect them for future generations. Their mahi is hard, but it's also incredibly rewarding. In this video, you can hear from some of our park rangers about why they love coming to work every day. They'll tell you about the challenges and rewards of the job, and the amazing things they've seen and done.

If you're interested in learning more about what it takes to be a Park Ranger, or if you just want to be inspired by their stories, then please watch this video. Videography credit: Amanda Dudgeon. We hope it inspires you to visit one of the parks.

For more information visit these pages:

Concession applications
Permit applications
Special Access Permits
Looking after our parks
Keeping your dog safe
Volunteering
Toitū Te Whenua Parks Network Plan 2020-30
Parks survey
Updated September 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM