Shakespear Regional Park

Discover a stunning coastal sanctuary with Great North Tours at Shakespear Regional Park, located at the tip of the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. As New Zealand’s most visited open sanctuary, this predator-free haven allows native wildlife like the tieke (saddleback) and little spotted kiwi to flourish alongside a working heritage farm. You can challenge yourself with the high-energy Heritage Trail, which winds through lush native forest, historic World War II gun emplacements, and rolling pastures to reach panoramic lookouts with 360-degree views of the Hauraki Gulf and Tiritiri Matangi Island. Whether you are swimming in the calm, turquoise waters of Te Haruhi Bay, spotting rare birds behind the predator-proof fence, or capturing a photo in the giant iconic picture frame at the summit, Shakespear Regional Park offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventure and conservation success just 45 minutes north of Auckland.