As well as providing information on the 250km of trails within Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, this impressive centre also features Māori carvings and spectacular views. The carvings at the entrance depict the ancestors of the Kawerau iwi . You can also book here for several basic campsites (adult/child $8/4) within the park. A 1.6km nature trail opposite the centre leads visitors past labelled native species, including mature kauri.