1 / 3Wakaaranga Creek Reserve
📍 Half Moon Bay, Auckland
Wakaaranga Creek Reserve in Half Moon Bay is a scenic walkway connecting Barmley Beach Reserve, Farm Cove Beach, and Half Moon Bay along a bush and shore trail.
My husband and I went for a leisure walk at Wakaaranga Creek Reserve after work at Wakaaranga Creek Reserve on 15/2/2024. We enjoyed our walk through a number of houses along the hiking trail and then we walked to Palmayra Way. We highly recommend you to take a stroll there if you live close to Half Moon Bay.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers describe the reserve as a beautiful, peaceful green space with easy enough terrain for children on bikes or scooters. The route connecting three beaches means families can choose how far to walk, and the snakes and ladders playground adds a play element at the end of the walk.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Addie Lane
2 years ago
“My husband and I went for a leisure walk at Wakaaranga Creek Reserve after work at Wakaaranga Creek Reserve on 15/2/2024. We enjoyed our walk through a number of houses along the hiking trail and then we walked to Palmayra Way. We highly recommend you to take a stroll there if you live close to Half Moon Bay.”
Mazhar Abbas
4 years ago
“Wondering how quick this guy should be. 5kms in 10’38”. It is beautiful place fulll of greenery and peacefull walkway. This connects 3 beaches Barmley beach reserve, farm cove beach and halfmoon bay. Must do thing for Walk/run/cycling lovers.”
M Dong
3 years ago
“Really good walkway for walking and biking especially if you are taking the children out for some fun. Easy slopes for children. Beautiful views near the bush, shore view and beach views.”
ZiwiKiwi
2 years ago
“First time going here, won't be my last. Good place for walking, running, cycling (but have to be careful of the walkers and runners), has a kids snake and ladder play ground too”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Wakaaranga Creek Reserve in Half Moon Bay links three beaches — Barmley Beach Reserve, Farm Cove Beach, and Half Moon Bay — via a 5km walkway that passes through bush and along the shoreline. The track features easy slopes suited to family walks and cycling outings with children. A snakes and ladders playground is located within the reserve. The surroundings include greenery, coastal views, and peaceful conditions noted by reviewers as clean and quiet. Dogs are welcome on the reserve.
