Public pools & Water park in Auckland

“One of the top off-leash dog parks in central Auckland, this well maintained gem offers a peaceful escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. It’s an ideal spot for dogs and their owners to unwind and enjoy some quality time away from the crowds.”

“Really happy with Mairangi Bay swim school. Teachers are great and booking is easy. Caitlin is so sweet and gentle with the beginners and Abbey is super encouraging and kind with the next level, calmly redirecting kids attention to the the tasks.”

“Beautiful reserve that we came by accidentally. Two lovely waterfalls with a steep walk to/from and around 100 steps. Great picnic areas and a toilet”

“My husband and I went to Killarney Park after having a cup of coffee at French Rendezvous Cafe next door on 15/12/2023. The park was very quiet and we enjoyed the lovely and romantic walk there. We highly recommend you to visit the park if you happen to go to North Shore or you are one of the Northshorers.”

“Awesome experience. It’s great to walk around and see all the art and animals. Great views of the Kaipara as well. Keep an eye out for charities selling tickets.”

“⸻ This playground features many snake-like slides, and my son had a great time weaving through the various tunnels and pipes. The seaside location offers beautiful views, and there’s plenty of sand to play in. Overall, it’s a fantastic place for kids to explore and enjoy!”

“We love it here, hubbys fave place to walk”

“Such an awesome place to enjoy swimming. Went there as a parent helper for school swimming lesson. A 90min free parking available.”

“Great place to relax and picnic also do dip in water”

“Excellent skatepark, large kids skate area. Plus, has a water feature, sand volleyball net, basketball and a nice playground. Large grass area behind for families, kids, or dogs.”

“An easy walk to the beach at Fitzpatrick Bay in Chatswood There is a large grassed area by the beach which makes it a perfect place for a swim Dogs will love the off-leash area at the beach walk offers great views over the Upper Waitematā Harbour”

“Easy drive to get there with a park over property right across the road (if you have a self contained camper van etc).”

“Such an incredible spot. If you need a drive away from Auckland, you should definitely add this to your list. The beach and the dunes are stunning and really makes your appreciate the world's natural beauty ✨️”

“We had a great time on all the games. I especially enjoyed the No Mans Land VR free-roam no cables team battle shooter!”

“We were so late to a birthday and were stuck on what to buy. I was also worried we would need to find wrapping paper somewhere. I tell you, this store has it all! Raman was so lovely. Not only did she help us pick something out for our birthday boy, but she wrapped it so beautifully for a small fee! AMAZING SERVICE!!!”

“Four women in our early 60s, we've been friends for 40 years. One living overseas, one in the South Island, two in Auckland, we catch up for a weekend once every 18 months or so. We had the most wonderful time at Blue Tides. It was perfect accommodation for us. We could spread out, each had a room of our own, views to die for, and everything we needed. Highly recommend!”

“Lovely playground right next to the Point Chev beach. There is the usual playground, lots of slices, a mini push train and a flying fox too which the adults can enjoy too. Quite safe and a huge grassy area as well for other games”

“Such a very place to stroll and chase the sunset. The parking is safe. The pavement is even. Took us 1.5 hours back and forth. There’s one toilet near the dam. The place is well maintained. No rubbish bins but it is tidy. Recommended walk for everyone (“.)”

“Lovely hosts. Price was $25, not bad for the great location! Drive getting there was a little crazy but beautiful - narrow winding road, some drivers that need to slow down. There are bathrooms on site, and more at the beach car park just a 5 minute walk away. Right next to some great hikes and the black sand beach!”

“Excellent place to walk with a lot of beautiful sights... friendly people, but not very challenging in terms of difficulty. Sunsets are amazing.”

“My son(4years old) improved his swimming skill a lot from the amazing instructors. Full 30 mins session, no time wasting like council pools. Absolutely enjoying my son swimming skill after I joined him in Hilton Brown Albany.”

“An amazing walk and beautiful waterfall at the end of the trail. Walk probably takes about 1 hour return.”

“Really enjoyed the kauri centennial park and Beach. So close to the city but so nice and quiet. Stunning color of the water. Good leg day / cardio work out too”

“Fantastic place, I would highly recommend this place for small events. So great”

“Lovely walk (though steep at times) through the bush, where you can find ALL the typical flora and fauna of Auckland's bush. The pool at the waterfall is great to cool down (literally) in summer. Pitty the track on the South side of the valley is closed due to the huge slip (you can see it on your way up). The road that takes to the entrance of the track is still restricted to residents, but it is an easy 1k walk from the Piha fire station.”

“Wonderful customer service...went over and above to make sure we were happy with teak dining table and bench. Excellent quality and extremely happy with our purchase and I'm super fussy! Thank you so much!!”

“I love taking my dog there. We go after 5pm. My son who lives up the walkway from beach takes his dog b4 10am. It's off leash as well. All dogs are well socialized that are off leash. Very safe.”

“My daughter and I chose to stay with Urban Butler during our recent trip to Auckland. The Apartment far exceeded our expectations, in fact we wished we were staying another night just to enjoy the accommodation for longer! The step by step instructions provided by Jon meant everything was hassle free. We would definitely book again in a heart beat. Highly recommended to all.”

“Great customer service from all the staff especially the receptionist. I signed up for an adult swim class with Morgan. He was very patient to us and always does his best to correct our form and techniques. I didn't realize that learning swimming even as an adult could be this fun. The place is always clean and the water is really warm.”

“This was our second stay in the villas. We really like the somewhat remote location (but not too remote), the quiet and the beautiful view from the villas. On clear nights, the sky is incredibly as there are not many other locations around. There are lots of birds to watch, and some are not even very shy. The villas are well equipped, nicely decorated and we appreciated the complimentary bottle of sparkling wine in the fridge during our current stay. The beds are very comfortable and the bathroom is spacious and provides wonderful bathroom products. We would definitely choose this location again. There are two things that might be worth improving: 1. The pool is always covered to avoid having to deal with falling leaves in the water. You have to uncover it any time you want to use it and cover it again after use. As a guest, this does not come across as very welcoming and it would be more convenient if someone to opened it in the morning and covered it at night. 2. If you stay for more than one or two nights, it would be nice if someone would exchange towels or bring extra towels and take out the trash. We did not expect that there was no service at all during our stay and this should be communicated more clearly.”