Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Auckland

Elena M. • April 20, 2012off leash area for dogs up on the hill. If keen for a power walk, try walking to the summit. A nice area overall. One of my favourites

Ben M. • April 16, 2016Great for picnics, kicking a ball around, a good walk and an ice cream

NZBR Tours www.nzbrtours.com • November 1, 2011A great place to visit any time of the year. There you will find the Auckland Museum and the Winter Garden. Both worth visiting!

Lewy J. • December 4, 2015Fantastic quiet bay next to mission bay but very little shade on the sand

Ben M. • April 16, 2016Lovely historical icon and genuinely nice place to wander. Check out the fernery which is underrated

S W. • January 27, 2019Really family friendly, great events, great food and great songs👌🏻

Elizabeth • June 19, 2016Stupid beautiful and it has FREE wifi throughout. Definitely a gem hidden inside Aucklands bustling city

Xavier V. • October 4, 2014Nice beach with a great view, and not as crowded as Mission Bay.

David D. • October 6, 2015You have a 360 view of Auckland...awesome !

Andrea (Ax) H. • November 20, 2010So many Amazing, healthy food stalls. Jamaican BBQ and cooks club salads at playground end delicious. Fresh strawb crepes, smoothies, gelato.... Come hungry

Vinicius A. • December 22, 2013Awesome park. Worth the visit and the view.

Gabriela N. • December 16, 2016An amazing experience and one of the best views of Auckland. Pretty impressing!

Matthew A. • February 3, 2013Eels, fish, birds a plenty & great paths to walk or ride. Secret seats and curious walks can be found too.

Joseph F. • August 2, 2011Best park in Auckland! Especially as it's not too much drunken trouble

Kerry P. • January 19, 2010Lovely place to go for your lunch break, picnic - lovely views out over the harbour amd Mr Whippy too.

Jason C. • January 15, 2017Fantastic place to walk your dog, or just have a walk and enjoy the wetlands. Almost everyone picks up after their dogs so it's pretty good, plus there's a pond, just for dogs to swim in

Emily I. • June 28, 2018Steep hills but beautiful landscape and a fantastic playground!

Michael W. • September 9, 2012Great little park at end of quiet street. Sunny Sunday afternoons are a great time to visit. Kids love it.

Thais U. • April 22, 2013A place you can bring some food and make a pic nic or just sit and talk!

Darren D. • April 16, 2017The Taumanu Reserve to Bamfield Place section of the Waikowhai Coastal Boardwalk is now open and is the first stage of a 10km pathway on Manukau Harbour's northern coastline.

Josh M. • June 25, 2022Great walking spot !

Nic M. • January 1, 2013An excellent spot for some off lead time and swimming for the family dog. Carrying on around the walkway gives plenty of dry off time.

G N. • October 7, 2015A serene place perfect for an afternoon relaxation.

Natalia d. • October 14, 2012You can get a 360 degree view of Auckland....

bella A. • March 15, 2012A really nice and quiet park for a morning jog.

Nicola L. • February 25, 2012Great park for the kids, Maori themed and a disabled swing

Dion K. • February 17, 2012Look for a gate at the far northwestern corner and head down the stairs. Great place to watch the sun go down with a glass of

Jacob B. • January 3, 2015Great spot for a morning jog. Water not as clean as most Auckland beaches so save the swims for better spots. In summer worth walking all the way to the water to check out the pohutukawa in bloom

J • January 17, 2020Staff/PhD students can get a membership for discounts at the cafe and bar. For example you pay $16 instead of the usual $20 for the fish & chips