Public pools & Water park in Auckland

“Great park for families, would reccomend bringing skateboard or scooter(be respectful to Older skaters tho) and a tog n towel for the kids as the park has a cool water feature too.”

“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.”

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

“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 ✨️”

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

“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”

“Very cool park. Great playground at one end of the park and a cool looking hide out/ tunnel/ ex-cannon place. Would have loved to use the stairs to go down the beach, but it was closed off. Looking straight ahead, you can enjoy Rangitoto island. A cool fact I just searched up, this park is named after American president John F. Kennedy.”

“We had a truly wonderful stay at this beautiful home in Auckland. The location is perfect – set in a lovely, peaceful area with absolutely stunning views of the sea, boats, and the bridge. The house itself is stylish, full of light, and thoughtfully designed. It felt very comfortable and had everything we needed – from a fully equipped kitchen to cozy spaces to relax. We especially appreciated the little touches like having milk in the fridge on arrival – such a kind and welcoming gesture, as well as the cot provided for our kid, which was important for us. Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a relaxing and scenic stay in Auckland!”

“This is a delightful park which has more than just play equipment. It has a lot of water play equipment so make sure the kids bring their togs. It has nice shady trees and a band rotunda. A great place for a picnic lunch or dinner and close to takeaways if you don't feel like bringing your own.”

“Just amazing! Who would have thought this not really a hidden gem at the heart of the highway has lots to offer. For a loner like me, it gave me a sense of ease whilst taking a short hike...it was a 4 hours well spent for a bit of sun and just pure nature all for me.”

“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”

“Nice big park with lots of trees to get some shade from. The sun. Over looking the water which adds a nice backdrop. Great for kids, plenty of room to run around and a park to play on.”

“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 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.”

“Absolutely a great place Huge. The greylynn event was such a crowd puller on a gorgeous day. Loved it.”

“I attended the woof rainbow dog show at this park. It was so much fun. The park playground is like a theme park, the view is stunning and has good bathroom facilities.”

“An oasis on peace and quietness. Went there on a full on day tip to Auckland and since i had a book i stopped to read for a while. Ended up seeing so many cute couples and people just chilling, reading and relaxing and ended up doing some friends with travellers that were around.”

“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!”

“The visitor center within Sanders Reserve is often seen being used as a venue for small birthday parties. Additionally, a children's playground, public restrooms, and shower facilities are available.”

“Ideal spot to bring your dog's for a walk. It's peaceful and the walkways are nice and wide. New foliage has been planted a bench or two have been added.”

“Really nice, clean and tidy, with a beautiful view. Lots of cafes around too. Amazing playground.”

“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”

“Was really awesome going on a sunny day last time was raining but this time everyone was out enjoying the sun was so cool to see”

“Great store they have all your needs. Friendly 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!”

“Western Springs Lakeside Park is one of the most beautiful and relaxing spots in Auckland. The lush greenery, serene lake, and abundance of birdlife make it perfect for a weekend stroll or picnic. The walking paths are well-maintained, and there are plenty of open spaces for kids to play or just to sit and enjoy nature. It’s also right next to the Auckland Zoo and MOTAT, making it a great addition to a day out. Highly recommended for anyone looking to unwind without leaving the city!”

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

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

“We have been so fortunate to have Fulton Swim School support us with our son’s rehabilitation post several hip operations. The lessons are well sequenced, the kids know what is expected and for us personally it is a safe and engaging way for our son to not only learning a life skill from professionals but also regain and build strength and movement.”