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Heron Park

📍 Waterview, Auckland

★4.7(211 Google reviews)💰FreeđŸ‘ļAll ages

Heron Park in Waterview has a children's playground and a nature walk through woodland to mangroves and ocean views. Pukeko and ducks are regularly spotted. Free entry, free parking, pram-accessible throughout.

✓ mangrove walk✓ native birds✓ pukeko✓ playground✓ ocean views

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Reviewers highlight the surprise of the full walk - starting from the playground and continuing all the way to the mangroves and ocean view. Pukeko sightings along the path are noted as a highlight for children. The park is described as quiet and safe.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Walk all the way to the end - mangroves and ocean views at the bottom
⏰Pram-accessible throughout
đŸŽŸī¸Free parking on site

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.7
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211 Google reviews

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G Reviews from Google

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Edith Wong

8 months ago

★★★★★

“A very nice walk with Auckland park rangers with Emma learning from a maori healer.”

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Jobin Johny

3 months ago

★★★★★

“Really beautiful. Kids can spend time here playing. Adults can relax”

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Nagaraj Donihkalu Shankar

2 months ago

★★★★★

“Very quite and nice place.”

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Overview

Heron Park in Waterview sits on Great North Road and combines a children's playground with a nature reserve walk. Following the path through the park takes visitors past woodland and down to a mangrove area with views of the ocean beyond. Native birds including pukeko and ducks are commonly seen along the walk. The park is pram-accessible throughout, with free on-site parking. Entry is free. The playground is equipped for younger children.

🕐 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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