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 26 places from Park category.

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Watea Reserve

Park

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

4.90 (8 reviews) (~4.63 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)

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)

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)

Pukekaroa Hill

Park

👍 A nice place on top of the hill with lots of shades which make it an ideal place to rest in the summer, but quite mushy in the winter. Inside the fenced area is the memorial palisade to honour the first Māori king.

4.70 (9 reviews) (~2.23 km from centre)

Mount St John

Park

👍👍 Another beautiful volcano crater in Mt Eden area. This place is less popular than Mt Eden Summit. Hence, less crowded. However, this is a beautiful place for your morning/evening walks.

4.60 (82 reviews) (~4.18 km from centre)

Western Park Entry

Park

👍👍 Great park. Parking not easy. Toilets and free tennis courts. Pretty cool slides.

4.60 (81 reviews) (~0.25 km from centre)

Kauri Point Centennial Park

Park

👍👍 Great reserve for a beautiful evening walk. We started from Onetaunga road entrance, walked through the reserve. On the way back we took a diversion to Kendall bay. Overall, it was 5.2 kms return without covering the Chatswood reserve. You can see quite a lot old kauri trees. The reserve was not cr...

4.60 (80 reviews) (~4.85 km from centre)

Tole Reserve

Park

👍 Good little reserve but many dog owners come with off leash dogs, despite posted rules. From the top of the reserve you can see a nice view.

4.60 (51 reviews) (~0.93 km from centre)

Hinemoa Park

Park

👍👍 Great place to see city views, especially on festival time to see the " Harbor Bridge" lighting show. You can have a ferry ride to the city from here. For Family: Children's play area is available and you can have a good family weekend outing here. For adventures: You can do kayaking, also can bri...

4.60 (50 reviews) (~3.82 km from centre)

Watling Reserve

Park

👍👍 My favorite dog park. Great for small dogs.

4.60 (33 reviews) (~4.77 km from centre)

Alice Wylie Reserve

Park

4.60 (29 reviews) (~3.92 km from centre)

Lover's Walk

Park

😐 Not a good walk if you are single. You are only reminded of how single you are.

4.60 (25 reviews) (~2.03 km from centre)

Point Resolution Park

Park

👍👍 A great little Park to exercise your Dog,this over looks the Auckland Port and over the otherside you can see Davenport and the NZ Royal Navy.. A great place for many photos all from one spot..

4.60 (16 reviews) (~3.67 km from centre)

Nicholson Park

Park

👍👍 Nice little park for the kids 😜

4.50 (135 reviews) (~3.52 km from centre)

Stokes Point Reserve

Park

👍 I like this place. There are some great photo opportunities of Auckland City, day and night, and if you're into architectural photography, you can get some great shots of the underside of the harbour bridge.

4.50 (131 reviews) (~3.04 km from centre)

Freyberg Square

Park

👍👍 Beautiful water feature! Lovely place for a sitdown/ relax/ snack

4.50 (111 reviews) (~1.56 km from centre)

Windmill Park

Park

👍 Nice park with beautiful views and great negative space.

4.50 (104 reviews) (~4 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Parks in Auckland, New Zealand