Onehunga Bay Reserve
Also known as Onehunga Lagoon
71-91 Beachcroft Avenue, Onehunga
About Onehunga Bay Reserve
This is a large open space and beach area. The reserve has opportunities for water sports on the lagoon, and a network of mostly accessible paths throughout the reserve and around the lagoon. Use the Taumanu Bridge over the motorway to get to Taumanu Reserve.
Access the car park from Beachcroft Avenue. Pedestrians can also access from Taumanu Reserve and Orpheus Drive.
A playground, fitness equipment, skateboard ramp, toilets and changing rooms (including accessible), car park (including mobility), picnic tables and seating, and drinking fountains are inside the park. Park gates are open 6am to 8pm in summer, and 6am to 6pm in winter.
Follow the Onehunga Bay to Waikowhai Path and the Cornwall Park to Manukau Harbour section of the Coast to Coast Path.
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.
How to access Onehunga Bay Reserve
- Car park ‑ Access from Beachcroft Avenue. Open 6am to 8pm in summer and 6am to 6pm in winter.
What to see and do at Onehunga Bay Reserve
- Fitness equipment ‑ Along the path near the playground.
- Drinking fountain ‑ Between the playground and car park.
- Skatepark ‑
Skate park safety rules
Our skate parks are not supervised.
Follow these rules to keep yourself and others safe:
- Wear a well-fitting helmet and other protective gear.
- Skate to your ability – don't try new tricks until you're confident.
- Don't sit in or walk through the skating area.
- Skate parks are for everyone – take turns, be courteous and have fun!
- Picnic tables ‑ Near the playground and fitness equipment.
Contact us to report a problem at this park