Top rated National reserves in New Zealand

Experience the best that New Zealand has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 40 places from National reserve category.

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Whale Bay
National reserve
👍👍 The best of the bays along here I think. I love how quiet this place is in spring, sometimes you're the only one down there! Beautiful calm water, great for swimming if you're brave enough for the cold water!
4.90 (318 reviews)
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Te Whanganui-A-Hei Marine Reserve
National reserve
Reserve set up in 1992 with snorkelling for all ages and information panels about marine life.
4.80 (402 reviews)
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Whangateau Reserve
National reserve
👍👍 I enjoyed the peace and quiet in the water. The campsite is wonderful. The people are so awesome. I loved it.🤗💞🤗
4.80 (96 reviews)
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Forest Hill Scenic Reserve
National reserve
👍👍 Forrest Hill is under the local governance of Auckland Council. It was previously governed by the North Shore City Council, which amalgamated into Auckland Council on 1 November 2010. Forrest Hill Road and (ultimately) the whole suburb of Forrest Hill is named after Lt. Hugh Alexander Forrest, born...
4.80 (40 reviews)
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Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve
National reserve
👍👍 Easy walk to the water, crystal cool clear river water, beautiful spot to have a picnic lunch. Smooth pebble shores so tread carefully 🥾
4.70 (1.1K reviews)
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Flagstaff Hill Historic reserve
National reserve
👍👍 You can walk here from Russell in about 25 steep minutes, if you have a car 2minutes. As much as I like walking I recommend option 2. The views from top a very a picturesque outlook of Russell and surrounds. It’s a very historical place with some interesting information panels. Definitely worth comi...
4.70 (316 reviews)
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Taupo Lakefront Reserve
National reserve
👍👍 A beautiful area to go for a stroll taking in the view and the clean air. People & families walking others jogging and running. Cafes and restaurants are nearby if you get hungry or thirsty. If you are at Taupo you shouldn't miss taking a walk here!
4.70 (201 reviews)
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Mores Scenic Reserve - Riverton
National reserve
👍👍 Lovely walk through native bush.The Grandkids loved the little fairy doors
4.70 (98 reviews)
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Omokoroa Beach Grove Reserve
National reserve
4.70 (59 reviews)
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Fensham Reserve Bush WALK
National reserve
👍👍 Lovely bush walk with some unique views of the Wairarapa
4.70 (56 reviews)
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Bastion Point
National reserve
👍👍 Great views and a nice place to relax
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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Yarndleys Bush
National reserve
👍👍 A really special place. Felt like I was in another world, and it's only a few minutes drive from town. Beautiful trees and fun to walk on the boardwalk that flows with the massive tree roots. Interesting bits of information to read along the way. Easy walk too. Nice to get a quick dose of the bush.
4.60 (164 reviews)
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Gerald Crapp Historic Reserve
National reserve
4.60 (100 reviews)
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Dunsdale Recreational Reserve
National reserve
😐 Lovely spot, shame about the wee bitey flies everywhere . If you can time it to when there are no campers who have brought mini motorbikes for their kids to ride incessantly in circles, it's almost a paradise.
4.60 (70 reviews)
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Otepatotu Scenic Reserve
National reserve
👍 The Ōtepatotu Track, within the Ōtepatotu Scenic Reserve, is a short hike that has stunning views of the Banks Peninsula. With views of Akaroa Harbor on one side and beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean on the other side. The track has a 'goblin forest' – trees hung with weeping moss.
4.60 (54 reviews)
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Maketu Park Road Reserve
National reserve
👍👍 If you live nearby this is the best place for a lazy dip. So warm and shallow, great for teaching Billy to swim. There's a playground, toilets and plenty of parking.
4.50 (259 reviews)
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Cyril Bassett VC Lookout
Tourist attraction
👍 Nice wee spot to look out over the Auckland Harbour to the city. As you can see ay nighttime it lights up well
4.50 (247 reviews)
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Haiku Park
National reserve
👍 A place to start your Walking or Biking adventures.. grab a coffee and some lunch at Robert Harris I would even dare to fly some freestyle quads around for a couple of packs ... batteries.. Scenic and relaxing..
4.50 (150 reviews)
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Matatu Reserve
National reserve
4.50 (84 reviews)
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Otamarakau Beach Access
National reserve
👍👍 Lovely spot. Toilet available (composting) Steep steps to beach or grass track the other way. Cannot drive onto the beach from here.
4.50 (78 reviews)
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