Best places: Parks in Hibiscus and Bays, New Zealand

Clifftop walking trails plus swimming & kite flying in a beach park with BBQ & picnic sites.

Bayside sanctuary with a boat ramp, 3 beaches & campgrounds, plus paddocks with farm animals.

Wide beach for walks & swimming, with nearby eateries & an adjacent park for picnics.

👍👍 I wish there were high-quality pathways like this in the U.K. At the beginning and end, there are enjoyable scenic views taking you around an estuary on smooth concrete paths and wooden bridges. The middle section takes you onto main roads servicing residential housing estates and some on pathways o...

👍 A Nice small beach for local to enjoy

👍 This place is a hidden walk way. I think not much people go over there. You have to visit this place if you are in to nature walks. Such a great little quiet place to relax.

👍👍 Beautiful place and very peaceful. Great walk from Browns Bay to Rothesay Bay.

👍 Waiake bay is a lovely small beach on the north shore of Auckland. Pretty good for kids and a great walk to the small island off shore at low tide.

👍👍 The boat ramp at 164 brightside road Stanmore bay is really easy for launching your boat from the concrete ramp or from the beach, There is plenty of parking for you car and boat trailer too. The beach is also safe to swim with the family.

👍👍 This is great mid way stop on the walk to Browns bay. The improvements to the pond are looking good and the new over the water walkway is going to only improve a great family friendly park. Feed the ducks, have a picnic let the kids play in the playground. Just a great place to be.

👍👍 Pretty nice spot, wher you can chill in the grass under a tree or just stay on the front and watch fisherman do their thing and if u r lucky you might see some stingrays who roam local waters. Place is gorgeous at sunrise and sunset!

👍👍 It's really a great relaxing walk. Can recommend it 100%

👍👍 This is a feature rich park catering to a range of ages. There's toddler swings and full size swings, climbing apparatus for young kids and teenagers alike. The flying fox caters to people of all ages and the grounds are suitable for a range of sports (there are even some rugby posts available).

👍👍 Absolutely beautiful piece of native bush, preserved in the middle of a residential area. Wonderful paths, well maintained and visible. The 650 year old tree is in the far north area of the reserve.