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Harbourside Esplanade Reserve
Also known as Hingaia Esplanade
265R Harbourside Drive, Karaka
About Harbourside Esplanade Reserve
Harbourside Esplanade Reserve - Seat on the edge of one of the network of paths.
Fabulous coastal area with views over the Manukau Harbour. A bridge over the motorway and new cycleway going north are being developed.
The nearest playground is across the road in Milano Reserve.
Access the reserve from Harbourside Drive and Milano Boulevard.
Seating is along the paths inside the park. You will need to park on the road.
Follow the 4km Karaka Path along the Pahurehure inlet and through residential Karaka.
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.
Contact us to report a problem at this park.