Kaipātiki Explorer

Manuka Reserve

Access the car park from the end of Manuka Road. Pedestrians can also access from Thistledew, Hotspur and Houston places.

A delightful family picnic spot with playground, easy access boatramp to launch canoes and kayaks at high-tide. Some easy bush walks are at the upper end of the reserve. If you follow the main track, it leads up past Oruamo Creek on the left with great views out over the mangroves, all the way to Lynn Reserve. See if you can spot the medium sized kauri by the track. There are steep stairs halfway up the track so not for the mobility conscious.

By the playground there is a lookout with great views down to the main harbour.

At the top part of the playground area, there is a wide walkway that takes you into a secluded grassed area which is perfect for picnics. 

There is also a dedicated dog park to exercise your dog. 

Note: Step Free to the picnic area and part of the way along the upper main track.