Kaipātiki Explorer
Smaller Destinations
The parks and reserves listed below are smaller locations ideal for a short walk or a picnic with the family.
Rewi Alley
The entrance is off Trias Road.
Rewi Alley Reserve is an open space ideal for a walk or a picnic on the weekend. There is a playground for the kids and a bridge over the pond at the bottom of the reserve.
A memorial to Rewi Alley is situated at the main entrance, with shaded seating and a garden.
Stancich Reserve
The main entrance is off Ocean View Road.
Please keep to tracks.
Stancich Reserve is an easy walk with level concrete paths and raised boardwalks throughout. It is a lovely bushed area to walk the dog, or just listen to the bird song and get away from the pressures of city living.
Hinemoa Park
The entrance is at end of Hinemoa Street.
Hinemoa Park is a great destination for a family outing – there is a playground, a small beach area and great views of the harbour and Auckland City. You can watch the ferries come and go, and there’s always fisherman on the wharf. A small bush reserve has walks up to the top of Birkenhead Point.
Marlborough Park
The entrance is at 13 Chartwell Avenue.
Vehicle entrance with mobility parking off Chartwell Avenue. Pedestrian entrances off Archers Road, Edgeworth Road and Ramillies Place. Playground, accessible toilets and changing rooms, car park (including mobility parks), fitness equipment, skate facilities, basketball court, Marlborough Park Tennis Club, seating and picnic tables, and barbecue are inside the park.
Normanton Reserve
The entrance is off Normanton Street.
Normanton Reserve has something for everyone. There’s a great playground for the kids, a Learn to Ride circuit, a basketball court for the teenagers, and an exercise circuit for people looking to improve their health. But even if you just want a relaxing walk or a seat to read a book, the park has a peaceful, quiet feel to it that appeals to everyone.
