5 Nature & Wildlife Areas in North Shore That You Shouldn't Miss

March 8, 2022 Jeremy Dunfee

Discover the best top things to do in North Shore, New Zealand including Smiths Bush Reserve, Little Shoal Bay Reserve, Gills Scenic Reserve, Tuff Crater Reserve, Hooton Reserve.
Restaurants in North Shore

1. Smiths Bush Reserve

42 Akoranga Drive off Northcote Road, Northcote, Auckland New Zealand
Excellent
54%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

Smiths Bush Reserve

Reviewed By BridgetF626 - Auckland, New Zealand

Smith's Bush is an ecologically sensitive area so the whole walk is on a boardwalk. It is an extremely pleasant walk of about 15-20 minutes to do the circuit. Unlike alot of other bush walks where you spend so much time looking at your feet so that you don't trip, this walk enables you to look up and enjoy the amazing canopy. It has a wonderful collection of epiphytes. If you don't know what these are, you will soon realise. As you first walk into the area you will notice the incredible amount of bird songs. As you get closer to the motorway these stop but pick up again as you loop around the track. It is suitable for prams and wheelchairs. If you have a wheel chair, park at the far end of the carpark, closest to the batting cages of the cricket ground. From there it is a short paved path to the entrance of the bush. The bush entrance has a gate and within it there is a stand with a brochure. If you are interested, pick one up and read about what you are looking at. However if you don't, you will still be impressed.

2. Little Shoal Bay Reserve

Council Terrace, Northcote, Auckland New Zealand http://walksinauckland.com/tag/little-shoal-bay/
Excellent
73%
Good
27%
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0%
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Little Shoal Bay Reserve

Reviewed By yvonnew392 - Auckland, New Zealand

A lovely playground for the kids, or a romantic spot for a picnic, The beach is not suitable for long walks, by the reserve next door is.

3. Gills Scenic Reserve

276 Dairy Flat Highway Auckland Access behind Albany Pub, Albany, Auckland 0793 New Zealand
Excellent
20%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
40%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Gills Scenic Reserve

Reviewed By toplissmtbers - Kerikeri, New Zealand

Several great walking tracks with beautiful native bush & even a waterfall. Tracks not well marked but would be difficult to get lost. Take the time & go & explore - good views at the top of the hill!

4. Tuff Crater Reserve

Exmouth Rd, Northcote, Auckland 0627 New Zealand
Excellent
0%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
50%
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3.5 based on 4 reviews

Tuff Crater Reserve

5. Hooton Reserve

14 Mills Ln, Albany, Auckland New Zealand http://www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/

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