Te Muri Regional Park: Walk-In Beach Camping Between Mahurangi and Wenderholm

Overview

Te Muri Regional Park sits between Mahurangi West, across the Te Muri Stream to the north, and Wenderholm, across the Pūhoi River to the south. Together the three parks form a large area of parkland at the entrance to the Mahurangi Harbour. Te Muri has coastal forest fragments, farmland and Te Muri Beach, a long sandy beach you can swim at in all tides.

There's no road access. You walk in across a tidal estuary or arrive by boat. That keeps Te Muri relatively quiet.

Road closure until 19 December 2026

Overland access is currently closed. A slip on Mahurangi West Road after January's heavy rain closed vehicle access to Mahurangi West, which is where you'd normally park to walk in. The road is due to reopen on 19 December 2026. Until then, you can only reach Te Muri by boat.

Getting there (normal access)

1. Park at the top car park at Mahurangi West Regional Park, before Sullivans Bay. It has 25 spaces and is outside the gated area.
2. Join the Cudlip Point Loop Track (red markers) and walk south down the farm track to the Te Muri estuary, about 5 minutes.
3. Cross the estuary only within two hours either side of low tide.

There's no public access from Hungry Creek Road. Because the access depends on the tide, Te Muri isn't suitable for people with limited mobility.

Walks and tracks

These times don't include the walk over from Mahurangi West and the estuary crossing. The council is still developing walking routes here, so stick to marked tracks and keep out of closed sections.

Things to do

Birdwatchers can look for little blue penguins, dotterels, reef herons and shining cuckoos. Pōhutukawa flower brilliantly here in summer.

Dogs at Te Muri

Dogs are prohibited at all times throughout the park, beach, foreshore, campground and Puhoi Cottage.

Camping and places to stay

Te Muri Beach campground is a back-country campground at the southern end of the beach. You reach it on foot (tide-dependent) or by boat. It has two toilets and safe treated drinking water. You can also book Puhoi Cottage. Volunteer camp hosts can stay free for extended periods; call 09 301 0101 and ask for the northern regional parks office.