Mahurangi
Mahurangi Regional Park consists of three parts, Mahurangi West, Scott Point (Scotts Landing) and Mahurangi East.
Mahurangi West is located between Puhoi and Warkworth, scenic Mahurangi West Road will take you to Sullivan’s Bay with views of Pudding Island. Most of the tracks are short and won’t take more than 2 or 3 hours. Mita Bay Loop Track offers stunning views over Hauraki Gulf, beach itself is like a little paradise, quiet and pristine. Te Muri Track is accessible only at low tide.
At Scotts Landing you can admire both the historic Scott Homestead, built by Thomas Scott Jr in 1877 and views of Mahurangi West. Lovely beach with pohutukawas and macrocarpas invites for a swim in a summer or stroll along the beach on colder days. Great adventure for small and big kids is exploring adjacent Casnell Island, accessible at low tide. Behind homestead is a short walking track that leads up to the Ridge Road.
Mahurangi East (Sadler Point) is accessible only by boat.
How to get there
Mahurangi West is 51km from Auckland. After tunnel, take old SH1, then turn right to Mahurangi West Road and follow signs to the park.
Scotts Landing is 75km from Auckland. Take SH1 to Warkworth, then drive to Snells Beach and Algies Bay. Past Algies Bay look for Ridge Road, turn of there and drive to the end.
Mahurangi East is accessible only by boat.
Dogs
Mahurangi West: on-leash at Cudlip Point Walking Track, on-leash at Mita Bay beach (accessible only by foot or boat), prohibited in all other areas.
Scotts Landing: Dogs allowed.
Mahurangi East: Dogs prohibited.
Mahurangi Regional Park (Auckland Council Website)
Scotts Landing (Auckland Council Website)