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Cog Park

📍 Hataitai, Wellington

★4.5(127 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Cog Park is a green hilltop reserve in Hataitai, Wellington, positioned directly in front of Evans Bay. The park offers expansive sea views, mature trees providing shade, open picnic space, and a serene atmosphere that reviewers describe as ideal.

✓ sea views✓ free entry✓ picnic spot✓ tree shade✓ Evans Bay

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Reviewers love the serene quality of the park and the views over Evans Bay - it's described as a spot where you can stay for hours in good weather. The tree cover and open grass make it well-suited to picnics, and the boat views in the bay are a natural draw for children.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Free entry, open to all ages
⏰Mature tree cover provides shade across picnic areas
đŸŽŸī¸Scenic sauna on site is available for adult visitors

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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127 Google reviews

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Thlangpam Tawmi

a month ago

★★★★★

“Good for relaxing place”

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Stephanie EJ

a year ago

★★★★★

“I went to the fabulous Senic Sauna at Cog Park. Beautiful scenery and a very serene experience, definitively repeating soon! There's a spot to have a dip between your sessions, or just cool of in the air. You can have a view back towards the Colonial houses dotted wellingtin hills, or out to the beach, boat's & Pohatakawa trees. The best setup I have seen so far, great eye to detail, handles to get down, and really grippy stairs for the safety conscious. A very passionate charismatic man was holding fort, sharing the love for saunas. Different refreshing essential oils dousing the stones each 15 min session. Endorphins were rushing after! I highly recommend! Thank you 😊 Miichael”

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Kalin Soden

3 years ago

★★★★★

“Great spot for a walk while pondering terrifying existential crises. Nah but in all seriousness, this spot is pretty serene and you can chill out here for ages in nice weather. There are even a few boats bobbing around at sea most of the time which is cool. You can even go for a swim just around the corner at Hataitai beach if you're that way inclined. On top of all of this you get a neat view of the Wellington sign off in the distance.”

📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Boating

4 reviews

Swimming

4 reviews

Tennis

4 reviews

Sea view

3 reviews

Picnic

3 reviews

Overview

Cog Park in Hataitai sits above Evans Bay and delivers panoramic sea views alongside open grassy space and mature tree cover. The park is a favourite for picnics on sunny days, with reviewers noting a different perspective of the city on every visit. Floating boats in the bay, ample tree shade, and a calm atmosphere make it a versatile spot for families wanting outdoor time without a structured destination. A scenic sauna is available on site for adults, adding an optional wellness element.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00-23:59
Tuesday00:00-23:59
Wednesday00:00-23:59
Thursday00:00-23:59
Friday00:00-23:59
Saturday00:00-23:59
Sunday00:00-23:59

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