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Waikiteroa

📍 Cockle Bay, Auckland

★4.3(22 Google reviews)

Waikiteroa in Cockle Bay sits on a clifftop with panoramic harbour views, a large children's playground, and picnic tables. A peaceful spot for strolls and outdoor meals. At low tide the rocky coast below is accessible for exploring.

✓ Harbour views✓ Clifftop location✓ Picnic tables✓ Playground✓ Coastal walks✓ Peaceful setting

🏆 Family Action Verdict

"We were blown away by the views" is a common sentiment. One couple described the "peaceful and tranquil environment" as the main draw, while a family running a scavenger hunt found it exceeded all expectations. The playground and picnic tables make it a practical stop - the views make it memorable.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Picnic tables available - bring food and make the most of the coastal setting
⏰The cliff edge is fenced for safety - no beach access directly below
đŸŽŸī¸Low tide opens up the coast at the base for rock pool and shoreline exploration
🚗Worth visiting on a clear day to get the full benefit of the harbour views

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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22 Google reviews

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Addie Lane

2 years ago

★★★★★

“My husband and I went to Waikiteroa on 16/12/2023. The views there were stunning and we enjoyed strolling there in such a peaceful and tranquil environment. We highly recommend you to take a troll there if you live in East Auckland or whenever drive past there.”

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Michael Davidson

7 years ago

★★★★★

“We came here for a scavenger hunt and were blown away by the views. There's not much else here but it definitely is worth a stroll by on a sunny day.”

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Duncan Cramer

7 years ago

★★★★★

“Beautiful picnic area with tables and large kiddies playground. Really pretty when the tide is in but when it's out you can explore the coast”

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4 reviews

Quiet place

3 reviews

Overview

Waikiteroa is a clifftop reserve in Cockle Bay, East Auckland, with sweeping harbour views, a large children's playground, and picnic tables. The area is fenced along the cliff edge for safety. Walking the reserve is a draw in itself, with the coastal scenery as backdrop. At low tide the coast below becomes accessible for exploration. Reviewers who came just for a view or scavenger hunt found themselves blown away by what they discovered.

🕐 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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