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Windsor Reserve

📍 Devonport, Auckland

★4.4(726 Google reviews)💰Free👶All ages

Windsor Reserve sits on Devonport's waterfront with a tree-shaded playground for toddlers through older children, beach and pier access, a shoreside walk, and Devonport's main street of cafés, galleries, and jewellery shops directly adjacent.

✓ Free entry✓ Shaded playground✓ Ferry access✓ WWII cannon hike✓ Café strip nearby

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Turns a playground visit into a half-day outing without extra cost. Ferry arrival from the city is part of the fun, dense shade keeps parents comfortable as kids play, and the main street provides easy café options. The WWII cannon at the summit is a genuine piece of history older children find compelling.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Arrive by ferry from the CBD for a more memorable family outing - it is cheap and part of the fun
⏰The library across the road is a useful stop if the weather turns
🎟️The hike to the WWII cannon at the summit is manageable for most school-age children and the views are worth it
🚗Devonport main street has good independent cafés for a post-playground break

💬 What Families Are Saying

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Aym Wade

7 months ago

★★★★★

“Magic spot in the heart of Auckland city. A pier, a beach, shorewalk, shade under ancient old trees and lots of eateries. Great library across the road. Plus the stroll through the mainstreet is just lovely. Little galleries, jewelery shops, little surprises everywhere. My favorite part of Auckland.”

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Simin Bassam

4 months ago

★★★★★

“Amazing place for everyone 👍”

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Nesh khalifa

a week ago

★★★★★

“Nice little reserve in Devonport. It has a kids playground and a public toilet, which is handy for families. It’s a nice and peaceful place to stop, relax and enjoy the area. Good spot for a short walk too.”

📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews

Based on Google review tags

Beach

39 reviews

Picnic

14 reviews

Harbour views

10 reviews

Playground for kids

9 reviews

Proximity to ferry

3 reviews

Overview

Windsor Reserve on Victoria Road combines a well-shaded playground with beach access, a pier, and a paved shorewalk beneath ancient trees. The library sits across the road. Devonport's main street - with cafés, galleries, and independent shops - is a two-minute walk, and the ferry terminal provides direct access from Auckland city. A hike up to the WWII cannon offers panoramic harbour views. Change rooms and pram access are available on site, and entry is free.

🕐 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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