Waiatarua Reserve
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A massive walking/running:cycling nature reserve and plenty of space for dog walking too. Love that there’s a swimming hole under the bridge that our dog loves! There is a stick library there and a forest walk that will make your doggy walk interesting too. A great place for dogs to be social as well. There is also a hose in the very nice car park where you can give your furby a drink or wash him down if they get dirty. Lots to see here and very uplifting - fresh air and nature, a duck pond and lots of areas for your dog to run and play. It’s our boys most favourite place since he was a puppy. One thing that stands out is how friendly other dog owners are too.
Trish RogersTrish Rogers
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Went for a stroll through the dog friendly Waiatarua Reserve this morning and had a great time, so many happy four legged friends around for my dog Ziggy to meet and greet, there are some great tracks to walk around and we even found this playground which had a basketball hoop and skate ramp! Will be back here for sure. James Ashwin Kakapo Business Sales
James AshwinJames Ashwin
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Beautiful spot with plenty of open spaces, walking tracks, and scenic views. A great place for a peaceful stroll or a family outing. However, if you’re afraid of dogs, this may not be the best place for you, as it’s very popular with dog owners and their furry friends often roam freely. For dog lovers, it’s a fantastic place to enjoy some off-leash fun!
Veena MadhusudhananVeena Madhusudhanan
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I got out of my car and was almost immediately greeted by a friendly dog. This place is very popular with dog walkers, so is a great place to go if you want to take yours, or just meet some. It is a little more pleasant in the summer, rather than the blustery winter day I visited on, but it's a nice walk with wetlands and native plants everywhere.
Roderick SteelRoderick Steel
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Great off-leash Park for walking your dog. My dog just loves this park and starts crying with excitement about half a kilometre before we get there because she loves it THAT much! Also lovely to see the variety of birds - ducks, black swans and herons at ground level and tūī, kākāriki and fantails flying in and out of trees!
Karrie SampsonKarrie Sampson
40
It's a great place to take a dog for a walk of leash. The loop is a nice walk and there are a few side tracks as well. In wet times there are lots of mud puddles, so if you don't want a dirty dog after your walk, maybe pass on this wetland. There is a pond setup for dog swimming as well as part or the loop.
Craig ShannonCraig Shannon
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Nearby Attractions Of Waiatarua Reserve
New World Stonefields
Mitre 10 MEGA Mt Wellington
Farro Mt Wellington
Remuera Golf Club
NZ Pest Control - Auckland
Chip n Dayal's Fish and Chips
Mint Cakery
Waiatarua Reserve Playground
Mapari Meats
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New World Stonefields
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Mitre 10 MEGA Mt Wellington
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Farro Mt Wellington
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Remuera Golf Club
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Nearby Restaurants Of Waiatarua Reserve
The Flying Moa
Curry Village Indian Restaurant Mt Wellington
Marua Road Cafe
McDonald's Lunn Ave
The Coffee Club Lunn Avenue, Stonefields
Hokkaido Restaurant & Bar
MELBA Lunn Ave
Open Table
Thai on Lunn
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Basic Info
Address
98 Abbotts Way, Meadowbank, Auckland 1050, New Zealand
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Phone
+64 9 301 0101
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Website
aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
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4.5
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outdoor
family friendly
pet friendly
Description
The Waiatarua Reserve is a nature reserve on the eastern Auckland isthmus in New Zealand, close to the suburbs of Remuera, Meadowbank and St Johns. Originally the site of a freshwater lake, Waiatarua was drained in 1929.
attractions: New World Stonefields, Mitre 10 MEGA Mt Wellington, Farro Mt Wellington, Remuera Golf Club, NZ Pest Control - Auckland, Chip n Dayal's Fish and Chips, Mint Cakery, Waiatarua Reserve Playground, Mapari Meats, Limitless Studio: Aerials | Dance | Fitness | Fun, restaurants: The Flying Moa, Curry Village Indian Restaurant Mt Wellington, Marua Road Cafe, McDonald's Lunn Ave, The Coffee Club Lunn Avenue, Stonefields, Hokkaido Restaurant & Bar, MELBA Lunn Ave, Open Table, Thai on Lunn, Nando's Lunn Ave

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