Waiatarua Reserve
98 Abbotts Way, Remuera
Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri
Some areas in this reserve are closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.
Find open and closed tracks and read about protecting our kauri.
About Waiatarua Reserve
Large open space and New Zealand's biggest urban wetland restoration project. Enjoy the good network of paths around the reserve and watch out for bird life – there are several bird viewing areas off the main path.
Recreational opportunities include a basketball half court, gravel path network through the reserve, picnic tables, play equipment, seating and skate facilities.
Access the car parks from Abbots Way and Grand Drive. There are gates at the Grand Drive entrance. Pedestrians can also access from Towle Place.
A playground, toilets, car park, picnic tables and seating, basketball half court, and skate ramp are inside the park.
Follow the Waiatarua Path around the wetland restoration project.
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.