Hidden gems - Parks in Auckland, New Zealand not to miss (Updated February, 2024)

Hidden gems: Parks in Auckland

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Auckland. This list contains 78 places from Park category.

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Campbell Park

Park

👍👍 So lucky to have such an amazing park in central Auckland

5.00 (5 reviews) (~5.13 km from centre)

Watea Reserve

Park

👍👍 I like to walk my dog here and just chill

4.90 (8 reviews) (~4.63 km from centre)

Kohimarama Beach Reserve

Park

👍👍 Kohi Beach is a treasure to behold. Check the tide and bring an umbrella and use plenty of sunscreen. Parking can be a pain so start your search around the soccer park. Have fun and come often!

4.80 (45 reviews) (~8.34 km from centre)

Wai Manawa / Le Roys Bush Reserve

Park

👍👍 Le Roy's Bush Reserve is one of the very popular tramping bushes in the North Shore of Auckland. You can either enter from Hinemoa Street in Hibury or from the Little Shoal Bay side and the loop track runs for about 3.5km. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average one and a half to two...

4.80 (41 reviews) (~4.86 km from centre)

Cornwall Park

Park

👍👍 Very very good, especially at night！

4.80 (40 reviews) (~4.43 km from centre)

Portsea Reserve

Park

👍👍 A small but full of adventure playground.

4.80 (13 reviews) (~5.55 km from centre)

Mary Atkin Reserve

Park

👍👍 Nice little space near home for Ziggy to have a little run around, there always seem to be friendly dogs there too. James Ashwin Kakapo Business Sales

4.80 (9 reviews) (~7.66 km from centre)

Kiwi Esplanade Reserve, Mangere Bridge

Park

👍 I enjoyed the walk through the reserve The pathment walk way is narrow and cracked at some places making it challenging for wheelchair or prams to safely pass through. Pathway Needs an upgrade 🚻 and playground are there.

4.80 (8 reviews) (~9.81 km from centre)

Blair Park

Park

👍 Off the beaten track but well with the visit as be rewarded with amazing vista's of the Harbour Bridge.

4.80 (5 reviews) (~3.5 km from centre)

Waiatarua Reserve Playground

Park

👍👍 Something here for everyone. Great park for dog walks in particular with a pond for swimming and lots of friends to meet. Good for a picnic with lots of benches and shade under trees. Topped off with a playground, half pipe and basketball court.

4.70 (111 reviews) (~7.16 km from centre)

Mt Albert Domain

Park

👍👍 Beautiful spot to walk and play with your dogs off leash. Friendly locals, lovely mature trees and fantastic views So safe then. I drove over 2day and walked around twice. Felt very nostalgic. Sat outside on my car by my old home. Some good memories some sad. Mostly good A beautiful place in the hea...

4.70 (98 reviews) (~5.05 km from centre)

Little Rangitoto Reserve

Park

👍 Good place to go in this peaceful suburb. A playground, flying fox and a small skatepark. Dogs can walking around this small reserve too. Something’s broken in the playground but will keep the children happy. Kids under 2 could only enjoy the swings. The climbing playground is a bit high for them to...

4.70 (38 reviews) (~5.74 km from centre)

Kauri Steps, Cornwall Park

Park

👍👍 Amazing to find such a large tranquil park in Auckland, really well looked after.

4.70 (31 reviews) (~5.79 km from centre)

Krarkin Point

Park

👍👍 this walk is lovely and has lots to look at and adventure. I have done this walk three times in the last twenty four hours so i know what im talking about. watch out for mud and slippery moss

4.70 (24 reviews) (~6.36 km from centre)

Ferndale Park

Park

4.70 (20 reviews) (~4.24 km from centre)

Constitution Hill

Park

👍 Run up, if you dare

4.70 (18 reviews) (~2.02 km from centre)

Kauri Glen Reserve

Park

👍👍 离家最近的步道，很平坦，还发现超有爱心的小仙子家在一颗大树下

4.70 (18 reviews) (~5.48 km from centre)

Orakei Basin West Reserve

Park

👍👍 Excellent location to excercise or walk your dog. Nice and flat and safe from traffic. There are some benches along the way and a good amount of street parking near the Upland Rd access.

4.70 (15 reviews) (~5.29 km from centre)

Rose Garden Reserve

Park

4.70 (9 reviews) (~9.97 km from centre)

Tony Segedin Esplanade Reserve

Park

👍👍 The reserve is small but has lot of amazing lookouts. The reserve has a BBQ station, volleyball court, and picnic tables. Has many seats of a beautiful lookouts. The reserve has boardwalk. The reserve connects 4 different roads and beautiful place for small group and to relax and enjoy the quiet tim...

4.70 (9 reviews) (~7.94 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Parks in Auckland, New Zealand