Kepa Bush Reserve — Attraction in Ōrākei

Kepa Bush Reserve is a lovely urban jungle. Inside , it has a loop track that has three entries, one at the end of Colenso Place; one is middle of Thatcher Street; the main entrance is Kepa Road. Kepa Road entry has samll park and three picnic tables too. But for parking, I do not think Kepa Road entry is good choice because Kepa Road is a busy road, Colenso Place is a short street very limited parking. On the other hand, Thatcher Street entry has about 20-30 steep steps down, before you meet the loop track. At the bottom of Loop Track has two outlooks to oversee Puewa Creek. Also southeast side of the loop track has a side track, called "Selwyn Ridge Track" to lead to Selwyn Brush, where located behind Selwyn Colloge, further lead to Kohimarama Road. At the time, i visited the extend track also lead a construction site for a cycle way that interlink John Pymer Place to Orakei Walk...

Kepa Bush Reserve is a great place to take visitors to experience NZ native bush without having to travel out to the Waitakere Ranges. The paths are in a rough state and require TLC, but that could contribute to the beauty of the reserve for some people. There is a wonderful view looking north over the Orakei Basin towards the city. There are picnic facilities but no toilets. You can park nearby at the shopping mall, or travel by bus.I suggest that you do not venture in here...

Kepa Bush is such a lovely quiet oasis in the middle of suburbia. On a warm summers day it provides a cool respite. And all the paths and stairs are really well maintained- very easy walking. It’s a place to walk your dog and kids love exploring the bush. Great for all the family and with Eastridge a few metres away an after walk coffee is an...