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Murphys Bush Reserve
Nature preserve
👍 Beautiful scenic area, just be aware it is a hotspot for men to meet for adult fun times... so bear that in mind if you have children with you. Can also be a bit spooky if you are a female walking through the tracks by yourself. I only ever visit with a friend now, don’t feel safe on my own no matte...
4.10 (328 reviews)
(~5.56 km from centre)
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Mangere Mountain
Nature preserve
👍👍 One of Auckland’s most underrated maunga. A gorgeous walk, and one that is getting better with ongoing improvement works to the pathways - both making it a more comfortable walk and also preserving the cones themselves. Great views out over the Manukau Harbour.
4.70 (235 reviews)
(~8.19 km from centre)
3
Papatoetoe Recreation Ground
Park
👍👍 Beautiful venue for club cricket. Lots of matches happening simultaneously across the different fields on weekends.
4.20 (217 reviews)
(~2.07 km from centre)
4
Wattle Farm Ponds Reserve
Park
👍👍 Beautiful place for relaxing on the weekends. Lots of geese, ducks, some swans and birds I don't know their names. Radio remote sails sometimes racing in the pond. Lots of fun. There are many parking spaces and there is loo, too. Good to stay there for hours and enjoy the views.
4.10 (140 reviews)
(~6.12 km from centre)
5
Brylee Drive Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 One of the best walking trips. The walking tracks along the sea gives you stunning views. The board walk is very well-built. Highly recommended for all ages and physical conditions.
4.50 (103 reviews)
(~7.17 km from centre)
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Kohuora Park
Nature preserve
👍👍 This is a very nice place to go for walks very scenic.
4.30 (62 reviews)
(~2.01 km from centre)
7
Saint Annes Foreshore
Nature preserve
👍 Barefeet on this soft grass, taking in the sunset.
4.50 (59 reviews)
(~7.09 km from centre)
9
Tington Wetlands Reserve
Nature preserve
👍👍 The geese are all friendly to locals. Amazing family-time spot
4.10 (41 reviews)
(~6.4 km from centre)