Public pools & Water park in Auckland

“The cleanest of the leisure centres I visited. Warm water for kids, renewed spa and sauna rooms. Plenty of changing rooms for family. The only con is there isn't any family bathroom, just one for wheelchair.”

“Fun! Fun! Fun! This place is a real hidden gem. It isn’t expensive and there is so much to explore and do. My children, 1,, 2, 7, and 12 year old, absolutely loved the place and didn’t want to leave, and neither did the adults! It was nostalgic with an authentic old-school vibe packed with play ground equipment and things to do that you just don’t see anymore. The inventions are wonderful, creative, and educational. Prepare to go early and for the whole day which still won’t be enough time to explore everything. There is a great cafe too, if you don’t want to pack your own food. I highly recommend this place for a family and friends day out with the kids.”

“Lovely park. Nice shade in the summer in between the trees.”

“Well set up swimming lesson facilities. Has toilets, showers, changing rooms, lots of parking. Basic snack food, drinks and swimming gear available to buy.”

“We have visited PINS 10 pin bowling many times. Always friendly staff who are knowledgeable and helpful. Our most recent visit was on fathers say 2025, I think they let me win! Haha. We had the most enjoyable time and everyone was happy, the refreshments were delicious and prices are reasonable! I would recommend a visit to PINS 10 pin bowling on Lincoln rd Henderson To any one wanting a nice family enjoyable fun time! Arthur C. Charlton west Auckland NZ”

“Great for bikes and scooters. Basically a large West Auckland park that runs alongside Henderson and a creek. Ends up at the cycleway into town CBD alongside the Norwestern Motorway (in between Lincoln and Te Atatū South on-ramps). Fun walk/ ride. Interesting trees in the international garden area!”

“It's secluded, well maintained, friendly staff and customers and well laid out and plenty of drinks and snacks..”

“The coaches at Ross Millar are fantastic - second to none!! Teaching swimming is their life and it shows in the passion they have with the kids they teach. Our now 7 year old was floundering and not progressing with his lessons from other centres. That changed almost immediately when he started with Elliott and Jordan. Thanks team!”

“We booked the community room for our Xmas function. It was a bit warm without any air conditioner but apart from that it was a great location and will definitely go there again. Next time we will bring fans.”

“Great facility, very helpful staff. Big thank you to Sofie who helped us book a room last minute when our other venue fell through!”

“One of the best spots to take photos of the city. Came at night to enjoy the views prob my favourite view of the whole city.”

“A very calm waterfall. A place where I had my first ever forest walk”

“Lake Panorama is a truly wonderful place to visit. Perfect for young kids and even not so young kids. As you walk around the lake you will see a number of "hidden" secrets. Young and old definitely won't be bored. There are lots of ducks and other wildlife, plus the lake is absolutely stunning. I highly recommend this place.”

“Pleasant place to visit. Nice walkways and canoe launch.”

“The cricket ground is in great shape and is perfect for playing. It has two well-kept pitches that are in excellent condition, providing a smooth surface for both batting and bowling. The field is flat and the grass is evenly cut, which makes the game more enjoyable without any unexpected bounces or surprises. There’s also plenty of parking on both sides of the ground, making it easy for players and spectators to park their cars. The surrounding area is green and open, adding to the nice atmosphere of the place. Overall, it’s a great spot for cricket matches, practice sessions, or even just a casual game with friends.”

“Just love this bush walk. The longest track is 2h45m- Gibbons. Much of the bush is the same but I'd say it's well worth the walk. The caves track is not too far. Perhaps in 20 mints ,it can be completed. The end of this walk is met by 4 caves, the last of which is huge.”

“Quite a big park/playground area with some shaded walkways. It connects to opuneke stream walk if you want to do a longer stretch- not much shade in summer on the long stretch but should be good when it’s evening or a bit cloudy. The Henderson park itself has got some good parking, walkways, picnic benches and frisbee playing facilities. You can watch piwakawa, tui here as well.”

“This huge park offers a breathtaking view of the sunrise and sunset at Auckland Tower.”

“Love this park! Usually a night market on the weekends and plenty of space for kids, playgrounds, basketball courts, and even flat ground skatepark with some mini ramps. They also host events here like Matariki!”

“War Memorial Park in Mount Roskill, Auckland, boasts a sprawling field, ideal for sports enthusiasts to play rugby, touch, and more. The park also features a basketball court, a designated racing area, and a thrilling skateboarding zone, among other attractions. Beyond the action, the park offers serene walking paths, inviting families and solo adventurers alike to take a leisurely stroll and soak up the great outdoors.”

“Eric Armishaw Park is a fantastic place for a relaxing afternoon. It's got a great playground for the kids and plenty of open space, perfect for a picnic. If you're feeling more active, there are walking trails, a beach for surfing or flying kites, and it's dog-friendly too! For a quieter experience, it's best to visit outside of public holidays and weekends. It's a well-maintained park, and a great spot to enjoy the outdoors. I highly recommend it if you're in the area!”

“Quiet safe park awesome field has a little park but it's still okay great for dinner and lunch playdate w6the kids I wouldn't swim here but kids love to get dirty and explore the rocks shells”

“Lovely place to go for an evening walk, also has a fully fenced dog park”

“Lots of friendly people wth their pets there. Great place for people, young and old to do a few laps there.”

“Beautiful place to just chill, sit and listen to the world go by...”

“Absolutely nice choice kids and adults to have good leisure time.Well maintained and organized playgrounds with unique designs.Along with that more than sufficiently parking facilities.. Such a big playground facilities to entertain kids. Really unique one slide,all thinks twice before trying it.Near to that huge playground for adults and free equipment for workout... Both side of the ground has BBQ facilities . Really suggestable to all to spend your quality of your time and to make your kids enjoy.”

“Awesome market, had a great time. A lot for food stalls with plenty of options. We got there early so we had a lot of time to walk around slowly and take a look at all the amazing crafts and products sold.”

“Great place to rest. Take time out sorting the best route.”

“Sculpture and bush walks were great and the shop & cafe good. We were very impressed about whole experience. You can choose different routes and activities, we did all 3 paths 4km and 1,5h when stopping at times too.”