Mair Park — Attraction in Northland

I love Mair Park. There are so many things to do there. You can take on the challenge of climbing to the top of Parehaka via one of 4 bush tracks or you can just drive up and take in the view, while learning a little about the area by reading the information boards. Alternatively you might choose to stroll through the the bush along the river. This track extends from the Canopy Bridge in town and continues along Whareora Road to AH Reed (take the boardwalk to see the view from the treetops and make the side trip to the waterfall), then on to Whangarei Falls where you can catch a bus straight back to town, or travel via Kamo for a more extensive look around, all for $3. If you are looking for something more sedate, there are lovely picnic spots; you can feed the ducks, but please don't throw bread in the river; and there is a children's playground with swings and slides for those more comfortable in constructed environments. Even on a busy day you can find a quite spot to read a book, listen to the wind in the trees and watch the...

I love this spot, and the entire Hatea River Walk. This whole area is definitely my favourite place to visit in Whangarei!

The walk along the river is fantastic, particularly from the entrance at Whareora Road, and ending near the aquatic centre.

You can even walk to the top of Mount Parahaka, though currently closed to the public. If not, walking alongside the river is great for exercise and to experience nature at its best.

Mair Park is full of ducks and natural beauty, and the crossing bridge is also a good photo spot.

The carpark to the park alone is situated on Rurumoki Street off Hatea Drive near town. There is plenty of roadside parking there. From there, it is only a five minute walk to the park.

I highly recommend this place for any visitor...

Mair Park for history of days gone by. As old as time Mair Park the last of jurassic path. It connects to the awa - Hatea to the Maunga - Parahaka to Te Tai Tokerau It connects us to The River The Mountain The North years gone by for the forbidden path of Travellers that came from the south, east, west. So it has beautiful the path, tracks, ama Waka on the river. Was also used by war parties from other tribes in days of old. Now its been all blessed. It also connected to the loop. To all walkers this is the track to walk. Has a Park for the kids. Toilets wheel chair access. One more point it all so have natural remedies that the Old Moari practice are taught from Mair Park. In...