Along the coast between Awatoto and Haumoana, Waitangi is a haven for wildlife and sportspeople alike. The Park links a significant chain of river and coastal reserve areas which have ecological and biodiversity values.
Resident and migratory bird species include white heron, royal spoonbill, godwits, and gannets. Seals often come inshore. Visitors are asked to take care stepping off tracks and trails or on the gravel banks as birds are roosting or nesting.