Whakanewha

Waiheke Island Regional Park

Auckland Council Phone 09 301 0101

Horse Riding at Whakanewha - Waiheke Island Regional Park

Access available to ride on the beach at Rocky Bay either by the large pohutukawa tree or off the Cathedral Track, avoiding breeding dotterel

  • Keep below the shell bank when riding on the beach.

  • From 1 October to 28 February, riders must steer clear of the beach area during high tide to avoid shorebird nesting sites.

  • Cantering is permitted on the beach only from 1 March to 31 July when clear of other users. At all other times, cantering and galloping are prohibited.

  • Use the hitching rail by the pōhutukawa and on the central track.

  • Riders may lead one other horse.

  • Group limit is 10 riders.

  • You should be registered with a network pass to ride here