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Parks and recreation

Explore our Districts parks, reserves, playgrounds, beach facilities, walking and cycling tracks and public gardens.

Parks and reserves

Explore our popular local parks, reserves, and walkways.

Beaches and coastal facilities

GIS map and information about beaches, swimming water quality and coastal facilities in our District.

Freedom camping

There are rules for different types of camping in the Whangārei District. Find out where you can camp.

Drone flights rules and guidelines

Find out how to apply to operate a drone or a remotely piloted aircraft system over Council property. You can also make a complaint about drone or operator.

Playgrounds

GIS map and information about playgrounds and skateparks in our District.

Walking and cycling

Find out about walking and cycling in our District.

Sports Grounds

Find sports grounds in our District and how to book for sporting activities.

Tree protection

Information about the notable and public trees in our District and rules for their protection.

Walks and trails

Find walks and trails in our District, along with time, distance and grade for different tracks on these walks and trails.

Report park, recreation and tree issues

Report issues relating to trees, parks, reserves, playgrounds, skateparks, sportsgrounds, walking tracks and signage, coastal structures and seawalls.