Mt Auckland Most of these walkways pass through private land in places, and are open to the public thanks to the goodwill of landowners. Please treat these walkways with respect. Leave your dog at home, leave gates as you find them, keep to the track, do not disturb farm animals, and take your rubbish away with you. Kawau All have safe, sandy beaches, barbecue sites, toilets and picnic tables. These are the best-preserved volcanic cones of the Auckland volcanic field.
All campsites have basic facilities with toilets and tap water.
On all islands, fire restrictions apply and you are advised to bring gas cookers. Please leave your dogs at home. There are several backcountry huts and rental cottages on Great Barrier Island, and rental cottages on Kawau, Motuora and Motuihe. Mt Auckland, Hunua Ranges Open and closed hunting seasons apply, and permits are required. Contact the Department of Conservation.