Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve
2 Old North Road, Hatfields Beach
Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri
Some tracks in this reserve are closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.
Find open and closed tracks and read about protecting our kauri.
About Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve
This scenic reserve is a 16-hectare remnant of coastal kauri-broadleaf forest. Common species include kahikatea, karaka, kōwhai, mataī, pūriri, rewarewa, supplejack, taraire and large numbers of nīkau.
The reserve has short walks accessible via tracks and pedestrian walkways, and a lower walkway running along Nukumea Stream to Kensington Park. A higher track by the Hillcrest Road entrance visits the pā site, which was occupied as recently as 1827.
The reserve can be accessed on foot from 36 Hillcrest Road and 2 Old North Road. There is minimal parking on Hillcrest Road.
Please use the kauri dieback cleaning station when entering the park.
Follow the Alice Eaves Bush Path through the coastal kauri-broadleaf forest.
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
All our parks are 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 Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve
- On street parking ‑ Limited on street parking. Two parking bays at the Hillcrest Rd entrance.
What to see and do at Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve
- Park bench ‑ Several park benches available along the bush walk.
Contact us to report a problem at this park