Transformed wetlands lie behind the park's two long, sandy beaches (Kauritutahi Beach and Brook Beach) and provide a wonderful habitat for the rare fernbird (matata) and banded rail (moho pereru).
Both the Awhitu Peninsula and the park take their names from the pre-European Maori settlement of Awhitu, which was located at the western end of Orua Bay to the north of the park. It was named because of the 'yearning' (awhitu) felt by Hoturoa, the commander of the Tainui canoe (waka), when he left the district.
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