Gould Reserve
16 The Strand, Takapuna

About Gould Reserve

This small reserve sits between Takapuna Beach Reserve and the bottom of The Strand.

A good network of paths connect the two reserves providing access to all the facilities in the area. Check the Takapuna Beach Reserve page to read about the playgrounds, view photos, and learn more about the other facilities available.

Accessible bathroom facilities: Changing Places NZ has provided a fully accessible bathroom at this reserve. Visit the Changing Places website to find out how to access these facilities.

Safeswim: to check for live information on water quality and safe swimming conditions at this beach, see the Safeswim website.

You need to know

Animals

Dogs must be on leash at all times in our parks unless otherwise stated in the dog walking section.

Alcohol

Alcohol is banned from some public places in Auckland. See Alcohol bans to find out the rules for each park and view ban maps.

Smokefree parks

Our parks are all smokefree.

Waste

Use bins where provided to dispose of your rubbish. If there are no bins take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.

Outdoor fires

It is illegal to light open fires in public areas in the Auckland region.

Dog walking at Gould Reserve

Our tip

Always follow the rules on where you can walk your dog on our website even if the information on park signs does not match. Call us on 09 301 0101 if you need help.
Read more about the dog access rules in Policy on dogs.

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Dog access rules for other public places

See the Auckland region dog access rules that cover other public areas.

Facilities at Gould Reserve

Beach

There are eight access points to the beach. You can access the beach from The Promenade, The Strand, Blomfield Spa, Sanders and Park avenues, walkway off William Street, Ewen Street and Hauraki Road.

Playground

Large playground near The Strand at the southern end of the reserve. Check the details on the Takapuna Beach Reserve page.

Picnic tables

Feel free to set up your own picnic site. There are also picnic tables at Takapuna Beach Reserve, The Strand, Sanders Avenue and Park Avenue beach access points.

Boat ramp

Boat and dinghy ramps are off the The Strand and the Promenade car park. Car park available nearby has restrictions. Read signs available for time restrictions.

Toilets and changing room

There is a toilet block available with changing rooms. This is located by the main beach access on The Strand. Open 7am to 9pm in summer and 7am to 7pm in winter.

Mobility parking

There is a mobility car parking space available at The Promenade car park and at the The Strand entrance to the park and beach.

Pedestrian access

Open 24 hours

Accessible bathroom facilities

Changing Places NZ has provided a fully accessible bathroom at this reserve. Visit the Changing Places website to find out how to access these facilities.

Drinking fountain

Drinking fountain is next to the shower at Ewen Sreet.

Toilets

Toilets are located at the Hauraki Road end of the beach and in the reserve off The Strand near the playground. Open 7am to 9pm in summer and 7am to 7pm in winter.

Parking

There is parking for cars with and without trailers available at The Promenade. Time restrictions apply. Paid street parking available at The Strand. Check signs for timings and cost.

Outdoor shower

There are five outdoor showers located at some of the access points to the beach on The Strand, Sanders and Park avenues, Ewen Street and Hauraki Road.

Dinghy ramp

Dinghy ramp at the end of O'Neills Road.

Barbecues

Barbecues are located near the playground and boat ramp.

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Gould Reserve
16 The Strand, Takapuna

About Gould Reserve

Dog walking at Gould Reserve

Dog access rules for other public places

Facilities at Gould Reserve

Beach

Playground

Picnic tables

Boat ramp

Toilets and changing room

Mobility parking

Pedestrian access

Accessible bathroom facilities

Drinking fountain

Toilets

Parking

Outdoor shower

Dinghy ramp

Barbecues

Gould Reserve16 The Strand, Takapuna

About Gould Reserve

Gould Reserve
16 The Strand, Takapuna