Te Tātua-a-RiukiutaBig King Reserve
113A Duke Street, Mount Roskill
About Big King Reserve
One of Auckland region's 14 Tūpuna Maunga (ancestral mountains).
This volcanic cone is of archaeological interest and has citywide views. The remnants of quarrying activities are still visible. Access is somewhat difficult.
Access the maunga from Duke Street. The main entrance gates are open from 7am to 8.30pm in summer, and 7am to 7pm in winter.
Find out more about this maunga (mountain) on the Tūpuna Maunga Authority 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.
Contact us to report a problem at this park.