The Waitakere Ranges Heritage Park consists of 28,000 hectares mainly of magnificent rainforest covering the ranges. This provides endless opportunities to experience the rainforest, rugged West Coast Beaches, waterfalls and magnificent Kauri Trees within the Park. 

Some of the activities and experiences available at Waitakere Resort and Spa and in the surrounding Waitakere Ranges Heritage Park are;

RAINFOREST WALKS – Complimentary

There are many rainforest walks available either from the Resort and in the surrounding Park. Walks are self guided and include tracks with beautiful waterfalls, magnificent native Kauri Trees, the rugged West Coast and water reservoir dams.

MOUNTAIN BIKING – Complimentary

Bring your bikes, there are some great mountain biking options nearby suitable for Mountain Bikes/Cross Bikes which involve some gravel roads. The rides include access roads for power lines, quiet gravel roads and some sealed roads. Rides require a moderate level of fitness as the local terrain is hilly. For those that prefer flatter options access to the Opanuku Stream/Henderson cycleway is a short 15 minute drive from the Resort and suitable for all bike types.

ARATAKI INFORMATION CENTRE – Complimentary

Located approximately a 10 minute drive along the Scenic Drive from the Resort entrance the Arataki Information Centre has some great views of the Waitakere Ranges and information about the area, walking tracks etc.

PRIVATE YOGA – From $195 per couple

Private Yoga sessions are available subject to availability. Sessions are available for one or more participants and are thoughtfully crafted to meet your goals blending Yoga, Pilates, Pranayama, Mindfulness and Somatic Movement to support both body and mind.

AWOL ADVENTURES CANYONING - From $225.00 per person

For the more adventurous. No experience necessary – we train you and provide you with the gear the skills to explore the canyon. Not only do you get some great canyoning, but you will see a coastal subtropical rain-forest, learn about the local flora /fauna and history of the area. Half day and full day adventures are available and includes pick up a drop off at the Resort.

TE URU ART GALLERY, TITIRANGI - Complimentary

Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery is a regional gallery located a 15 minute drive from the Resort in Titirangi village. The gallery has a distinctive West Auckland focus but a national and international perspective. They present a diverse programme of contemporary exhibitions, events and activities, including art, craft and design, to reflect and strengthen the full diversity of cultural identities, interests and potential of our community.

GOLF

Price varies from one golf course to another.

There are several golf courses within about half an hour of Waitakere Resort & Spa including:
Waitakere Golf Club
Redwood Park Golf Club
Titirangi Gold Course

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Angela Barry

5 star review..2 weeks ago..

One of the best high teas I have ever had, and I have had a more than a few. The food was fantastic, contemporary and very well priced. The views are superb even on the rainy day we had. Expansive views and atmospheric. The buildings are well kept and are charming in a retro kind of way.

Hotel highlights

Great view, Great value

Larissa Meira

5 star review.. 5 weeks ago..

Awesome place to stay. Very worth it if you are wanting to relax. Beautiful views, food is amazing. And staff is very friendly

Hotel highlights

Great view, Romantic

Pubudini Prasanna

5 star review.. 3 weeks ago.

This is our 2nd winter stay in this hotel. The experience has only got better. The high tea and the dinner were amazing and well presented. My favorites were Thai chicken patty entre and the burrito main which came with a divine cheese sauce. Shout out to the chefs…
As always we enjoyed the time in the lounge after the dinner. Staff were very nice and friendly (Reception staff and restaurant staff and cleaning staff and everybody we met).
I had a hot oil massage from the spa as well. The ladies at the spa were so nice and special shoutout to the lady with short hair (sorry I forgot your name) her massage had a healing power for my tired back.
Love the nature and views around the hotel. Being so close to Auckland yet far away from busy life. Thank you for the relaxing experience and will definitely come back.

Hotel highlights

Great food, Great view, Quiet, Child-friendly