1
Maungawhau / Mount Eden
Nature preserve
Site of Auckland's highest volcano, with spectacular city & harbour views & a large crater.
4.70 (7.2K reviews)
(~7.69 km from centre)
2
Albert Park
Park
Historically significant, tree-filled park with flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain & statues.
4.60 (4.1K reviews)
(~8.95 km from centre)
3
Orakei Basin
Park
👍👍 This well developed walkway features trails, paved pathways, raised wooden walkways and bridges, and a few stairways.
It is great for walking and running, and is popular with locals for dog walking and exercise.
It takes a total of about 40 to 45 minutes to walk completely around the basin, and ther...
4.70 (450 reviews)
(~4.74 km from centre)
4
Keith Hay Park
City park
👍👍 Blissful walk at Keith Hay Park. Specially when the crowd is sparse.
4.70 (344 reviews)
(~9.21 km from centre)
5
Onehunga Bay Reserve
Park
👍👍 Lots of open space for walking, running, gathering & exercise. Clean, wide paths & bridges. Playground for the children, views of the harbour and the dogs love swimming in the lagoon. Lots of other dogs with friendly owners, plenty parking. It’s pretty here, enjoy the morning & evening strolls. Whee...
4.50 (944 reviews)
(~6.79 km from centre)
7
Macleans Park
Park
👍 Lovely walk to the beach, went for a walk late afternoon as the tide was higher. Lots of bird life running around, and many interesting things on the beach to look at. There are quite a few spots along the beach to sit and watch the ocean.will definitely go back.
4.50 (573 reviews)
(~6.89 km from centre)
8
Lloyd Elsmore Park
City park
Sports hub with cricket pitches, a BMX park & a rugby club, plus swimming pools & a small museum.
4.40 (2.7K reviews)
(~4.96 km from centre)
9
Mount Wellington War Memorial Park
City park
👍👍 Perfect for biking and jogging, wide open football field, benches along the pathways. Great playground for kids and families can go picnic. Toilet is also on site.
4.50 (487 reviews)
(~1.97 km from centre)
10
Windsor Reserve
City park
👍👍 Beautiful place. Was here visiting niece @ Devonport Naval Base. Hi Staline Toka. ;)
4.40 (665 reviews)
(~8.93 km from centre)
12
Point England Reserve
Park
👍👍 Dog friendly park and stunning calm beach perfect for kids and adult swimming. Loads of parking, public toilets, kids park, shower, bbq and acres of land for running, walking, training, playing volleyball, soccer, cricket, rugby etc. Picnic spot with shade. People were catching fish too from the roc...
4.30 (616 reviews)
(~3.2 km from centre)
13
Nixon Park
Park
👍👍 Nice slides!! Some swings but very sunny in the afternoon.
4.40 (219 reviews)
(~9.58 km from centre)
14
Basque Park
Park
👍👍 Cool place for a time out
4.50 (153 reviews)
(~8.84 km from centre)
15
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)
(~6.16 km from centre)
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Newmarket Park
Park
👍👍 Its really quite here even in the middle of the city
4.30 (154 reviews)
(~6.88 km from centre)