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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm Saturday 9am - 5pm Sunday 9am - 5pm

Arataki Visitor Centre, 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia, Waitakere (2026)

The Arataki Visitor Centre is the gateway to the Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, with more than 16,000 hectares of native rainforest and coastline. It's walking tracks provide access to beaches, breathtaking views, and spectacular rocky outcrops, including the Hillary Trail (partially open), black sand beaches, waterfalls and giant kauri trees.

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04/09/2026

03/09/2026

Join the fabulous team from BirdCare Aotearoa an evening walk and public talk!

https://events.humanitix.com/nature-night-bca-f-and-b?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv4_a1demo0ecn7ehh&fbclid=IwY2xjawUG6LdwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTdpTVh0bkdySHJNdTZybk9zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe77iY2KWIGbuZlUgpHybj1FkyFz394QiiG7vrLz0IU7qDCpAbuyCEtjIXKlI_aem_0XKvN3iOn-Q9EQJ25xSn6g

💚21st Sept 2026, at the Amazing Arataki Visitor's Centre. Please RSVP through Humanitix.

Connect with BirdCare Aotearoa, Forest & Bird and Matuku Link, in Te Waonui a Tiriwa the Waitakere Ranges 🌳🦉🦗🌿

5.30pm- Hikoi (walk) with us on the Nature Trail!

7pm- Korero with Dean Baigent-Mercer (Forest & Bird Northland). This lorax has helped save ancient trees here and overseas!

🧚‍♂️Join us for an evening walk and public talk!

https://events.humanitix.com/nature-night-bca-f-and-b

💚21st Sept 2026, at the Amazing Arataki Visitor's Centre. Please RSVP through Humanitix.

Connect with BirdCare Aotearoa, Forest & Bird and Matuku Link, in Te Waonui a Tiriwa the Waitakere Ranges 🌳🦉🦗🌿

5.30pm- Hikoi (walk) with us on the Nature Trail!

7pm- Korero with Dean Baigent-Mercer (Forest & Bird Northland). This lorax has helped save ancient trees here and overseas!

📣His big picture korero will share battles to save native forests, the relationship between pests and climate... where we are now... and where to next!

Right now, nature needs all of us, together, to protect our unique taonga. A reminder to our wonderful whanau, please check you are registered to vote!

*Family friendly, mostly wheelchair accessible.

01/09/2026

Less than one week to go!🚲

This Sunday, 6 September, EcoMatters Environment Trust is launching the new Flat White Ride map at Arataki Visitor Centre.

It's going to be a family fun day with e-bikes, a scavenger hunt, bike safety checks and free smoothies. Bring the whole whānau! First 50 people get a free warm drink (bring your keep cup!).

Free, no registration needed.

More details here:

Spend a good part of Sunday 6 September exploring the Beveridge and Exhibition Trails at Arataki Visitor Centre. This free, drop-in event has something for the whole whānau: Bike Hub colouring-in, bike drawing competition & scavenger hunt with prizes Try…

31/08/2026

Kia ora koutou e te whānau – it's that time of year!
As warmer weather approaches, we’re recruiting for a Summer Visitor Services Representative here at Arataki Visitor Centre! 🌞

The perfect student summer job, this full-time position duration is from 18 November 2026 – 21 February 2027.

Please note the role is rostered for Wednesday to Sunday, including public holidays, so flexibility and a passion for engaging with people are key! 💚

Applications are open NOW until end of Tuesday 8 September - apply here: https://careers.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/job/Auckland-Wide-Summer-Visitor-Services-Representative-1010/1366520166/

11/08/2026

Comment below your favourite bird that you can spot in the Waitākere Ranges! 🪺🌿

10/08/2026

Exciting news, the beloved Titirangi Community Library is back open and ready to welcome you from today! 💚

Address

300 Scenic Drive, Oratia
Waitakere
0604

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm
Sunday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+6498924777

Website

https://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/parks-recreation/Pages/park-details.aspx?Location=204

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