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 Omana Park is a great place for a picnic or maybe even an overnight camp. They have a large variety of farm animals and a great playground. Omana is in a wonderful place called Maraetai which in English means “a meeting place by the sea.”

This park was once one of the first farms of the region. The land was farmed from 1837 until 1970 when it was purchased by the Auckland Regional Council.

It has a long Maori history and the O-Manawatere pa site can easily be seen. As well as large grassy areas and farmland you will find areas of regenerating native bush, easy feature walks, and see and hear a selection of native birds. Dogs are prohibited from the farmed area of the park, however provided they are on a lead they are allowed on the perimeter walk and in the picnic areas prior to the cattle stop.

