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9th Edition - 2019/20
EXPLORER
Your guide to safely exploring the walkways and
trac ks through the Parks, Bush and Reserves in
the Kaipatiki Local Board region of Auc kland
while also learning ways to keep it pest free,
and safe from kauri diebac k.
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Introduction
The bush and coastal areas in Kaipatiki provide a unique opportunity to
escape from the pace of city life. Within minutes of your front door, you
can leave the concrete behind and be amongst nature, with just the sounds
of birds, trickling water, or your own footsteps for company.
However, as we have kauri dieback disease in the Kaipatiki area, we need to be far
more careful about where we walk, and how we walk, run or bike.
This issue of Kaipatiki Explorer shows the reserves So please take the time to explore the hidden delights
which are open, those with partial closures and those and destinations within Kaipatiki, but also be mindful
reserves which have been closed as a proactive measure of the closures in place to ensure our kauri are here for
to halt the spread of the disease (see page 4 for more future generations.
information on the disease).
The simple fact is kauri dieback is spread in soil on shoes,
paws, tools and tyres.
This edition of Kaipatiki Explorer is a collaborative effort between the Kaipatiki Local Board,
the Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust and the Pest Free Kaipatiki Restoration Society.
Our aim is to encourage you to explore and enjoy the wonderful native bush areas that are so
abundant in Kaipatiki. However we equally encourage you to take some time to learn about new
measures in place to protect kauri from dieback disease, and to join in with efforts to contain other
plant and animal pests that threaten our taonga.
Legend for Walks
Main entrance Fitness Trail
Notable tree
Minor entrance Wetland
Playground
Link to adjacent
“Destination” Skateboard Facility
ON
Dogs ON leash
Track Open
Major steps
Track Closed OFF
Dogs OFF leash
Public Toilet (shown on
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Location map - page 12-13)
Lookout BBQ Facility
Mountain Bike Friendly
Seat
Wheelchair Accessible Swimming
Bridge
Ph: 09 484 8854 or 0274 834 511
jill@kaipatikicommunityfacilitiestrust.org.nz
www.kaipatikicommunityfacilitiestrust.org.nz
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Before you set off check that the track you want to visit is
open - these traffic light symbols are a handy guide. STOP
CLOS
To make it easy for you to know where to go, all our maps show whether a reserve is closed, has
partial closures, or is fully open for public use. We have used a “Stoplight” graphic on each page (see
at right), plus a red line ( ) to indicate track closed, and a green line ( ) for tracks being PTIAL
open. Note, closures are subject to change, and you may find that when you arrive at a reserve, the CLOSURE
status may be different to what is indicated in this booklet.
OPEN
To check the most up to date track information GO
go to pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz/explorer
Walking
To avoid spreading kauri dieback disease we all need to consider where we are going and check the track is open.
Make a positive choice to protect kauri by choosing to go to non-kauri reserves.
If you are going to a reserve with kauri, wash your footwear and your dog’s paws thoroughly at home or at
work before you go so that they are kissably clean. Do it again when you get back. Ensure the water is draining
into the sewer not the storm water drain. When you get to the reserve:
• Use the spray at the cleaning stations • Stay on the track
Off-road bike riding
Please do not ride in any kauri reserve due to the difficulty in adequately cleaning bikes - and in
particular their tyres. Onepoto Domain and Normanton Reserve ‘Learn to Ride’ tracks are ideal
for children.
Running the tracks
Please run in only one open kauri reserve on any outing (unless you go home and thoroughly
wash and scrub your shoes) - make up the distance in non-kauri reserves or on the footpaths.
Dog walking
Because of kauri dieback, it’s essential to thoroughly wash your pet’s paws before and after each reserve visit, and to
flush the dirt and water down the sewer. Go to only one kauri reserve each outing. Keep your dog on leash and on the
track, especially in areas with kauri.
Contents & Destinations
Introduction..................................................................... 2 Eskdale Reserve.............................................................16
About Kauri Dieback Disease...................................... 4 Le Roys Bush...................................................................17
How Can We All Help.................................................... 5 Kauri Glen & Cecil Eady Bush...................................18
Shepherds Park................................................................ 6 Birkenhead War Memorial Park................................19
Rangatira Reserve........................................................... 7 Onepoto Domain..........................................................20
Fernglen Native Plant Gardens................................... 8 Tuff Crater.......................................................................20
Kauri Point Domain & Soldiers Bay ........................ 9 Lynn Reserve..................................................................21
Kauri Point Centennial Park.......................................10 Glenfield Coastal Walkway........................................21
Chatswood Reserve......................................................11 Spinella & Bonito Reserves........................................22
Location Map.................................................................12 Smiths Bush....................................................................22
Chelsea Heritage Park.................................................14 Smaller Safe Destinations..........................................23
Witheford Reserve........................................................15 Pest Free Kaipatiki........................................................24
For NZ Government information and guidelines on
Kauri Dieback Disease go to: www.kauridieback.co.nz
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About Kauri Dieback Disease
What is kauri dieback disease?
• Kauri dieback disease is caused by a microscopic spore which lives in the soil.
• These tiny spores are fatal to our iconic kauri trees.
• The spores cause root rot and the trunk of the kauri to bleed sap, lose leaves
and eventually die.
• Kauri dieback disease infects trees in seven steps:
1. Oospores (resting spores) are introduced into an area of kauri, typically by
human activity, and probably by animals such as dogs, possums, and rats. It
only takes a pinhead of soil to move enough oospores to spread the disease.
2. The oospores germinate to form sporangia (a mass of threads which
produces zoospores - live swimming spores).
3. Zoospores are released during and immediately after rain.
4. The zoospores swim (propelled by their tails) through moisture in the soil
towards a kauri’s roots, where they attach themselves to the outside. They
then germinate to produce mycelia (branded tubular structure) which
infects the root. The tree’s fate is now sealed.
5. The mycelia spread through the root system to attack the tissues at the
base of the kauri’s trunk eventually stopping the transport of nutrients and
water to the canopy.
6. More sporangia are formed from where there are areas of infected root.
These sporangia release more zoospores during and after rain, ensuring
that it is only a matter of time before any other kauri in the vicinity are
infected.
7. More oospores form within the tree’s infected tissue. These are released
into the soil as that tissue decays.
How is it spread?
• By water running across or through soil.
• In soil on people’s or animals’ feet or on tools and equipment.
How long does it take to appear?
It may take some time for the symptoms to appear so care is needed not to
walk past kauri trees because you can unknowingly carry spores from a tree
that is sick, but doesn’t show it yet, to other trees.
Can it be cured?
We have no known cure for kauri dieback disease and once a tree is infected,
it dies. The injection of phosphite can boost a tree’s resistance to the disease,
but is not a cure.
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How Can We All Help
The only way we can protect our kauri trees,
which may be 100s or 1000s of years old,
is to keep the spores away from them.
Council is helping by:
1. Closing reserves where there is a big risk of infection.
2. Improving the tracks so they remain dry and they are re-routing tracks
away from kauri trees (tracks have to be closed until this is achieved)
3. Providing cleaning stations where necessary.
You can help by:
• Making a positive choice to protect kauri by enjoying recreational
opportunities in the large number of parks and reserves without kauri.
• Scrubbing and washing your footwear thoroughly every time before you
leave home and when you return.
• Using all the cleaning stations that are provided at the reserve as you go in
and as you leave.
• Wait for a minute for the sterigene to have effect.
• Keeping to proper formed tracks at all times.
• Washing your dog’s paws before and after each visit.
• Keeping your dog(s) on the leash and on the track.
• Keeping out of closed reserves and tracks.
• Not running or walking from one reserve to
another without thoroughly washing footwear
(and paws) in warm soapy water and flushing
the dirty water down sewer - not on ground or
into stormwater drains where it may enter the
soil and even years later reach kauri roots.
• Spreading the word to neighbours, friends,
visitors – anyone you meet who doesn’t
appear to understand what is needed to
protect our kauri, in a polite and respectful
manner.
Understand more by watching the video at:
kauridieback.co.nz/what-is-kauri-dieback/
For more local and in-depth information on kauri dieback
disease in Kaipatiki, go to Pest Free Kaipatiki’s website:
pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz/kauridieback
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Shepherds Park OPEN
GO
OFF
The park is named after the Shepherd family who farmed
here for several generations. Shepherds Park has playing
fields, a playground, fitness trail and a regenerating bush area
overlooking Hellyers (Oruamo) Creek.
The adjoining headland area, which is being restored to its original coastal
bush environment, is well serviced by easy walking paths and tracks.
The headland entrance is at the foot of Cresta Ave. Proceed up the trail to
the large rimu tree, from here this track leads to the new boardwalk through
the salt marsh to the Landing and the Maori midden site. Climb the steps to
the upper terraces to enjoy extensive views of the estuary and upper harbour
against the Greenhithe escarpment. At low tide, the mud flats support many
feeding birds.
Follow the wheelchair-friendly Fay Sara path which skirts the sports fields
then, by an easily negotiated bush track, carry on to the lookout over
the Oruamo estuary. The on-going restoration project is being achieved as a
partnership between the Kaipatiki Local Board and a volunteer group ‘Friends
of Shepherds Park’.
There is also a Fitness Trail for Follow path around shore line
all to make use of around until you reach Beach Haven Road
the upper sportsfield
and a childrens bike
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Rangatira Reserve PTIAL
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Moderate
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The reserve covers the upper part of the Kahika Stream.
Together with the bush-clad lower reach of the stream, which
passes through private land, the bush in this reserve forms a
significant wildlife link.
The open paths lead through native bush and provide community connections
to local schools, besides a forest stream experience for visitors. All the main
paths have steps, with footbridges over the stream.
An old group of kauri is closed off to protect them, but other paths pose little
danger to kauri, so are free to enjoy.
The reserve has been invaded by wattles, pines and garden escapees in the
past, but much original bush remains and is being restored for the future.
There is plenty of food for birds and a wide range of forest birds can be seen
and heard here.
Part of the bush is within the grounds of Birkenhead College and students are
working to restore that area.
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Hours open: 9.00 am to 4.00 pm
Fernglen Native Plant Gardens is a unique reserve dedicated to
growing collections of New Zealand native plants and trees. It
was once privately owned by the Fisher family. In the 1950s Bill
and Muriel Fisher began collecting native species from all over
New Zealand, including some from the outlying smaller islands.
Inside the entrance gate a series of single pathways meander around tubs,
rocks and rock pools featuring the native plant collections. Many of the plants
in the gardens are labelled. The alpine house features sub-alpines and other
plants that are difficult to grow in cultivation.
A short loop walk through the native forest leads to a ‘fern house’. The
walk can be accessed by a track just above the Education Centre. A longer,
steeper walk descends down into a gully and over a boardwalk crossing a
natural stream. The tracks leads up to Ben’s Ridge where there is an extensive
Coprosma collection, possibly the largest in New Zealand, as well as grass and
divaricating (with densely interlaced stems) plant collections growing near a
park bench. Retrace your steps to arrive back at the Education Centre.
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Kauri Point Domain & Soldiers Bay OPEN
GO
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Kauri Point Domain is a popular walk for everyone as it is an easy
walk and you get a great view out over the upper harbour. For
dog owners there is plenty of room for dogs to play, either up on
the grassy area at the point, or down on the beach.
Soldiers Bay is a unique biodiversity area – from estuarine
saltmarsh to a freshwater swamp forest, then to a terrestrial
podocarp forest. There is also valued birdlife in the reserve,
especially in and around the wetlands, so please keep your dogs
to the tracks.
An easy walk underneath park pines takes you out to a shallow beach. There
are plenty of small side tracks for the more adventurous to explore, either up
into the pines, or out through the mangroves and saltmarsh.
There may be some kauri up in the bush, so please keep away from them and
keep to the tracks.
A longer secondary track rises steeply from the southern end of the beach.
There is a large grassed area by the beach which makes it a perfect place to
walk to, have a swim and a picnic lunch afterwards.
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Good shingled tracks lead from entrances off Onetaunga Road
down to Kendall Bay with seats placed at strategic viewpoints.
Secondary tracks are well worth a visit in dry conditions and a pleasant
coastal walk connects up with the Chelsea Sugar Refinery. The walk down
to Kendall Bay is reasonably steep in places, but the views out over the
Waitemata Harbour as you go make the effort well worthwhile. Kendall
Bay itself has gently sloping sandy beaches - ideal for small children and
swimming.
All tracks are steep in parts, with sections of steps. Care is required on
secondary tracks in wet weather.
This area is significant to a number of different iwi in the area, and access was
contested often in the past.
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Kauri Point11
Chatswood Reserve PTIAL
CLOSURE
With entrances from surrounding streets and some well
developed tracks and bridges this botanically rich reserve is a
delight to visit. The reserve is a remnant of the kauri/hard beech
forest that once covered much of North Shore City.
Although the area has had some of the larger trees extracted and the margins Moderate
have been burned in the past, large kauri remain aged approximately 350 to
400 years. The forest association of cool climate hard beech growing beside
warm climate kauri is similar to the nearby Kauri Park. ON
When the valley track is open again, you can follow the track downwards
from Fitzpatrick Place or Mappin Place and you will see a wide range of native
bush, plus native birds like tui and woodpigeon. When you get to the bottom
have a rest on the seat overlooking the upper, of a series of four, Chelsea
Sugar Refinery dams dating back to when the Chatswood Reserve was the
refinery’s water catchment area.
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driveway (pedestrian access only).
Track entrances are signposted.
The Chelsea Sugar grounds, across the
road bridge, is private but open to the
public to enjoy the lakes, access Chelsea
Bay and visit the cafe.
The Chelsea Bay cafe is open Monday to OFF
Friday 7am - 4pm, and Saturday to Sunday
Chelsea Heritage Estate combines a relaxing
8am - 4pm. Tours of the sugar factory
walk around lakes, grassland and bush walks
(Monday to Friday) and tennis court hire Open areas only
with panoramic views across the inner harbour
can be booked by visiting the Chelsea Sugar
to the Auckland city centre. The park boasts
reception or visiting the Chelsea website - chelsea.co.nz.
excellent picnic spots, off-leash dog exercise
areas, heritage buildings and a wide variety of Chelsea Regional Park Assn Inc. (CHERPA) is a volunteer
ecological habitats and wildlife. group involved in restoration and advocating for better
park management. If you are interested in joining or
The main entrance for vehicles is on Colonial Road, while
learning more about the park, contact cherpa.nz@gmail.
walking tracks connect the park to Chelsea Bay (via
com or find them on Facebook.
Telephone Road), Huka Road and Rawene Road. Parking
is available on Colonial Road or at the Chelsea carpark, CAUTION: Please keep an eye out for trucks when crossing
beside the lake. Colonial Road. It is not safe for people or dogs to swim in
the lakes due to silt build-up. Because of the presence of
Walking tracks connect to neighbouring reserves and
toxic algae and botulism in warmer months, feeding ducks
neighbourhoods. Some tracks may be temporarily closed
or fishing without a permit is also prohibited.”
due to slip repairs or kauri dieback prevention. To access
the Kauri Point Kendall Bay track, walk up the Manager’s
HUKA RD
Chelsea Heritage
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Sculpture
To Chatswood
Reserve
Carpark
Tennis
Court
Picnic
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Carpark
Reception
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Cafe
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ONETAUNGA RD shaded grey
Historic Building
Chelsea Cafe
Private Property
To Kauri Point
Centennial Park TRACK CLOSED
TRACK OPEN
Temporarily Closed
for Maintenance15
Witheford Reserve OPEN
GO
Moderate
ON
Located right along Kaipatiki Road, Witheford Scenic Reserve takes you on
an extensive walk (or run) through regenerating bush along the stream, and
then up into more mature trees at the upper end.
Be warned the stairs at the top are steep, but if you are
looking for an all round fitness walk in a lovely bush
T
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environment, then you will be pleasantly surprised.
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The reserve links into the Coastal Walkway,
which will take you all the way
around to Manuka Reserve AD
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then on to Lynn Reserve. UK
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Coastal Walkway
(To Manuka Reserve)
To Eskdale
Reserve16
Eskdale Reserve PTIAL
CLOSURE
Eskdale Reserve is a network of many reserves. From east to west
lie Birkenhead Domain (entrances from Glenfield and Eskdale
Roads), Hiwihau Scenic Reserve (entrance from Hiwihau Place),
Eskdale Bush (entrances from Eskdale Road and Brunton Place),
Lauderdale Reserve (entrance from Lauderdale Road) and Francis Moderate
Kendall Reserve (entrance from Kaipatiki Road).
The upper main entrance, off Glenfield Road, has the track starting next to
the cemetery and passes down through a variety of habitat types from early OFF
regeneration to mature forest. The other main entrance is off Eskdale Road,
by the substation. Go across the bridge, turn right and you can head up to
Merrill Place entrance. There is also a bridge providing access from Lauderdale
Reserve. This small grass reserve is surrounded by tall kanuka with native
jasmine and clematis. Downstream, the stream falls in a small cascade to a
wide pool. A vantage point above the far end of this pool provides a good
view into the mangrove-lined Kaipatiki Creek.
D
To Witheford Reserve
IR
TIK & Manuka Reserve
IPA
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(via various streets)
R D Francis Kendall
EN
AV Reserve
HH S
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Kaipatiki
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TRACK CLOSED
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Creek
RD
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CHECK FOR LATEST
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Power
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Birkenhead Domain
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RD
Pony Club Glenfield Cemetary
E RD
ESKDAL
To Birkenhead War
Memorial Park (turn
down Park Hill Rd)17
Le Roys Bush PTIAL
CLOSURE
Moderate
ON
The main entrance is at 251 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead
(opposite the library). The boardwalk follows the stream down to
the Onewa Road track and across a waterfall and into the valley
floor where one footbridge leads leads down the valley to Little
Shoal Bay. The other footbridge to Le Roy Terrace is closed for
kauri protection.
The Little Shoal Bay track runs alongside the upper wetland down to cross
tracks between Valley Road and Glade Place. Following down the valley, the
track runs above the north side of the lower wetlands to a junction. Continue
straight ahead to Wilding Ave or cross the fields to Little Shoal Bay itself.
Some of the track may be closed for reconstruction in 2020.
The new viewing platform, Kaimataara o Wai Mõnawa, is located up on
Birkenhead Avenue and provides panoramic views of Le Roys Bush,
Auckland City and Rangitoto.
KAURI GLEN RD
PARK AVE
To Kauri
Glen Park
ONEWA ROAD
CHECK FOR LATEST
TRACK INFO
M PL
WERNHA
Lookout over
VALL EY RD
E
EAD AV
Le Roys Bush
To Onepoto
FAIRFAX AVE
Waterfall
Domain
BIRKENH
WILDING
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SEA
251
VIEW
To Highbury
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Shopping Centre
HI
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To Chelsea RO
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to Clarance
Road
TRACK CLOSED AC
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Parking
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TRACK OPEN MARITI
ME to Halls
Beach
REBUILDING OPEN 2020
Little Shoal Bay18
Kauri Glen & Cecil Eady Bush PTIAL
CLOSURE
Moderate
ON
ON
Kauri Glen was established as a reserve in 1907 and Cecil Eady Bush
some time later when further subdivision occurred. These reserves
are contiguous and linked together by a good walking trail running
from Kauri Glen Road by Northcote College Gymnasium, through to
Woodside Avenue.
Although the forest has been milled for kauri, some large trees of 200 to 300 years
in age remain along with many other large native tree specimens. There is a link
from Kauri Glen Road through to Tui Glen Avenue and Raymond Terrace. This latter
track is regularly used by college students and local residents as a through route
across the Onepoto Stream between Pupuke and Onewa Roads. However the main
track from Tui Glen contains some fine stands of kauri and is due to be upgraded to
minimise risk of Kauri Dieback, and this track may well be closed for a season while
works are carried out. There are also large totaras and tanekaha and some fine
specimens of nikau palms- occurring particularly on the track to Raymond Terrace.
Most of the other tracks in Kauri Glen and Eady Bush are still closed due to the
risk of Kauri Dieback and users need to check for such closures and to respect the
barriers and signage. However, the direct route connecting Kauri Glen Road and
Holdaway Avenue, via the new track formed this year, is open. This track largely
avoids being too close to the kauri but the new stage is of good grade as it takes
you up near the college sportsfields. As you near Woodside Avenue it follows an
interesting boardwalk along the banks of the Onepoto Stream and its adjacent
wetland. A link to this track is available also from Gladstone Road.
TRACK CLOSED
CHECK FOR LATEST
TRACK OPEN
TRACK INFO
To Birkenhead War
Memorial Park RALE
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PUPU
HOLDAWA Y AVE
KAIHA
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Kauri Glen Park
FO
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Parking
Waiurutoa
Stream
WOODSIDE AVE
HERONS WA
Tui Glen Reserve Y
ROAD
W AY
PARURU AVE
MAHUTA To Onepoto
LAKE
KAWANA ST
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Domain via
LA ROCH
Rotary Grove
R D
GLADSTONE
KAURI GLEN RD
To Le Roys Bush
PARK AVE
Northcote College
ONEWA RD19
Birkenhead War Memorial Park PTIAL
CLOSURE
The Birkenhead War Memorial Park has several entrances to
native bush walks. The tracks are predominately firm underfoot
and includes some boardwalks and bridges.
The most popular entrances are linked together by open green space within
the park. You can enter at the end of Mahara Ave (the park’s main entrance), OFF
beside the Birkenhead Heritage Society Museum for a short walk to the
lower playing fields. On the far side of the playing field, you can enter the
bush which will take you through to Park Hill Road, or you can head towards
Recreation Drive and as you come out of the gully on the gravel road, there is
another entrance which also takes you through to Park Hill Road.
The Birkenhead Pump Track is a marvellous
facility for bike riders and skateboarders.
To Eskdale Reserve
TRACK CLOSED (via Glenfield Rd)
TRACK OPEN
CHECK FOR LATEST
TRACK INFO
VE
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To Kauri
BIRKENHEAD AVE
Glen Park
Playing Fields
OFF
Birkenhead
Playing Fields Pump Track
A PL
MIRAK
Skate Park
MAHARA AVE
AVE
GLE NWOOD20
Onepoto Domain OPEN
GO
To Tuff Crater
The main entrance is from Sylvan Avenue into
a cul-de-sac spur road. There is foot access from
EX
MO
Exmouth Road, from Tarahanga Street and Sylvan UT
HR
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Avenue (2 entrances). Another track leads in D
from Lake Road past the Northcote Tennis Club Moderate
courts and through a patch of bush and can be
exited at Puawai Place or continue along the
Onepoto Stream emerging at the southern
end of Tarahanga Street. To Cecil Eady Bush
(follow path past Playing Fields
When beginning your walk tennis courts)
SYLVAN AVEN
or run from the parking area
on the spur road, follow the
shingle path past the children’s
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play area leading to the track and P UA
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boardwalk.
A variety of landforms can be seen along the Cycling
Track
way – areas of native plants now regenerating
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on the crater rim and in a wetland area where
AHR
maritime rush and coastal cutty grass are recovering
AN
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following the removal of invasive pampas grass giving T
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cover to pheasant, quail and pukeko. To complete a
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circumnavigation of the Domain take the ‘high path’ along EN
AV
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the rim before descending to skirt the sports arena and then SY
LV
crossing the small bridge over the man-made lake where
model yachts are raced and ducks and eels wait to be fed! ONEWA ROAD
OPEN
Tuff Crater GO
Access from Exmouth Road end near No. 74, Arahia St,
St Peters St and at two points off The Warehouse Way.
AK
To take on the full walk make a start at the bottom end of
O RA
Exmouth Road through Heath Reserve, where, to your
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left the shingle path begins, separating the mangrove
A
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filled salt marsh crater from the mingled native and
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exotic plants growing along the rim. A boardwalk
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takes over further along, leading to the
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viewing platform and seating at the cul-de- OU
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sac end of St Peters Street. W
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This wide grassy pathway will take UX Crater Basin
BE
you the rest of the way until the dull R ON
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roar of motorway traffic signifies
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the merging of Tuff Crater with the
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modern world and you can either To Onepoto EX EN
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retrace your steps or climb the bank HR
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past the new office buildings and on to
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Lynn Reserve OPEN
GO
Lynn Reserve (OPEN)
Grassed area either side of Lynn Road,
AD
and bush area extending down
RO
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next to Lynn Road
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Lynn Reserve has a Coastal Walkway TRACK CLOSED
(To Manuka Reserve) TRACK OPEN
playground, bike trail and
outdoor basketball court
which provides a great location for the
family to enjoy, have a picnic or just run
around. The track is open in the bushed Lynn
LEIG
Reserve MO
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area of Lynn Reserve and leads up to Lynn RI
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Leigh Reserve
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OPEN
Glenfield Coastal Walkway GO
The Glenfield Coastal is a delightful walk around
the upper harbour coastline of Hellyers Creek.
This walk through the bush and along the Upper
Harbour coastline is not only beautiful, it provides a
great workout if you are into fitness. It is also a fun
family walk that includes two children’s playgrounds, OFF
RD
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plus dog off leash exercise area. D
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Lynn Reserve
SPI N
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Reserve to extend your walk.
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Spinella & Bonito Reserves OPEN
GO
SPIN
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CANTINA AVE
The entrance is off Spinella Drive.
Keep clear of any kauri.
Spinella & Bonito Reserves combine into a small area of
bush with a small stream running down the middle. Off
Spinella Drive there is a playground and small grassed
area for kids to play in. The entrance to the bush area is at
BO
NIT
the upper end. There are some large rimu and kanuka to OP
LAC
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be seen while you walk up a gently sloping pathway.
OPEN
Smiths Bush GO
The main entrance is near the cricket clubrooms,
MO
off Northcote Road, from where you head east
along the track (150m) to reach the start of a E ROAD
TO
Netball Courts
T
RW
loop nature trail. TH
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The nature trail is an elevated boardwalk
N
which is easy walking, and helps protect
OR
ONEWA DOMAIN
regenerating native plants. There
TH
are some very large puriri trees
in the centre of the bush ON
which are well worth Cricket
Playing Fields
seeing. Please stay on Clubrooms
the boardwalk and keep
dogs on a lead.
AK
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R
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To Tuff Crater
(down Akoranga Dr.)23
Smaller Safe Destinations OPEN
GO
Ridgewood Reserve
Moderate
Entrances off Ridgewood Crescent and Roseberry Avenue
cul de sac.
A small reserve with plenty of mature native trees and ferns, the track
follows a small stream down a gully so you are soon well away from
surburbia. There are some steep parts to the track, but not too challenging,
and it is well worth the effort.
Rewi Alley OFF
The entrance is off Trias Road.
Rewi Alley Reserve is an open space ideal for a walk or a picnic on the
weekend. There is a playground for the kids and a bridge over the pond at
the bottom of the reserve. A memorial to Rewi Alley is situated at the main
entrance, with shaded seating and a garden.
Stancich Reserve
The main entrance is off Ocean View Road.
Please keep to tracks.
Stancich Reserve is an easy walk with level concrete paths and raised
boardwalks throughout. It is a lovely bushed area to walk the dog, or just
listen to the bird song and get away from the pressures of city living.
Normanton Reserve
The entrance is off Normanton Street.
Normanton Reserve has something for everyone. There’s a great playground
for the kids, a bike circuit, a basketball court for the teenagers, and an exercise
circuit for people looking to improve their health.
But even if you just want a relaxing walk or a seat to read the paper, the park
has a peaceful, quiet feel to it that appeals to everyone.
Dog Park
Manuka Reserve OFF
The entrance is off Manuka Road.
A delightful family picnic spot with playground, easy access boatramp to
launch canoes, kayaks, etc. at high-tide. Access is at the end of Manuka Road,
Glenfield. Some easy bushwalks are at the upper end of the reserve. If you
walk up to the top part of the playground area, there is a wide walkway that
takes you into a secluded grassed area which is perfect for picnics. There is
also a dedicated dog park to exercise your dog.
OFF
Marlborough Park
The main entrance is off Chartwell Avenue.
With a playground, BBQ area, flying fox, rope climbing frame and skate
boarding bowl – Marlborough Park has a great range of amenities for the
whole family. With plenty of grassed areas to play on as well, and walkways
through native bush, the park is a great destination for all ages. There is
plenty of parking at the main entrance so make a plan to visit soon.24
Pest Free Kaipatiki
Pest Free Kaipatiki Restoration Society (PFK), is a community-led
initiative in the Kaipatiki Local Board area.
Our vision
The vision is to be pest free by 2026; to create a Kaipatiki where birds and
other native wildlife flourish, and everyone works together to support our natural heritage.
What we do supported, giving our precious kauri the best chance of
resistance. The objective is not only improved ecosystem
We’re incredibly lucky in Kaipatiki to have 530 hectares
health and resilience, but also engaged and strengthened
of reserves and walkways and 32% forest cover - much
communities who feel more connected to their
more than any other inner-city suburb. Unfortunately,
environment and with each other.
these forests are under threat from introduced species
which, if left unchecked, could drive to extinction some There are many local groups working in local reserves:
very special taonga. To counter this, Kaipatiki locals have trapping, weeding and planting. PFK hosts a bimonthly
mobilised to form PFK - focussing on four main areas of meeting of people working in these reserves so ideas can
activity: be swapped and new initiatives can be discussed.
1. Removing pest plants - currently targeting wild ginger, PFK also facilitate the distribution of funds for contractor
woolly nightshade and moth plant, assistance to volunteer groups to assist in projects that
may be too difficult or too big for volunteers.
2. Eradicating introduced predators such as rats, possums,
and stoats - to give our birds a fighting chance How can you get involved
If you know of a reserve in need of some TLC please get
3. Minimising the spread of kauri dieback disease
in touch; we can provide expert advice, tools, contractors,
4. Restoration of natural areas to make them more and assistance to get you going. Alternatively join one of
attractive to native birds, bats and other native wildlife the existing groups already working on the land. See page
In recent times, managing the threat of kauri dieback 26 for the contact details of a reserve group near you
has been a major focus for PFK. Strongly proactive that would love your support.
about protecting the kauri of Kaipatiki, PFK have lobbied Citizen Science month is a great way to get involved
hard for track and reserve closures to minimise the in the annual monitoring programme. There are lots of
transmission of the disease. family friendly activities that will interest young and old
Although the disease has no known cure, it is generally while contributing to our monitoring work.
accepted that healthier ecosystems are more resilient to Alternatively people are always needed to assist in
disease than ones under stress, e.g. the stress resulting running the tool shed, or helping at our community
from ecological pests, or from tree roots being cut or events. There are many ways to get involved.
walked over.
With this in mind, PFK created the Ecological Halo - the
Getting more information and
integration of pest plant, pest animal and pest free staying in touch
schools programmes to create a well-supported buffer of • Subscribe to the PFK newsletter to stay in touch with
kaitiaki households around sensitive kauri areas. Funding our work and events
for traps and other resources was provided from Auckland • Attending a training session.
Council to deliver the project. Details on page 26
Ecological Halo were designed to encourage behaviour • Connect with us on Facebook
change within the community while encompassing facebook.com/pestfreekaipatiki
action against weeds and predators. By reducing the • Become a member by completing the form
environmental burden of pests, native biodiversity is at www.pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz25
Getting resources and advice
Help make your patch pest free by borrowing equipment from the Pest Free Kaipatiki Tool Shed.
Time: 9am - 11am (drop in)
Date: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month
Venue: Birkenhead Senior Citizens Hall, 251 Hinemoa St, Birkenhead (opposite Birkenhead Library - go down the
driveway - the BSCA hall is on your left as you go down to the Le Roys Bush boardwalk)
Tool shed Predator monitoring equipment Predator control - traps
Predator control - bait stations Weeding/planting tools and Weeding - herbicide
equipment
There is a wide variety of tools to choose from:
• Tools for weeding • Bait for predator bait stations
• Poisons for weeds • Gas powered predator devices for purchase
• Weed bags for composting at home (limited numbers) • Sterigene spray for cleaning boots against kauri
• Ginger barrels for composting at home (limited dieback
numbers) • Educational material for weeds, predators, kauri
• Traps for a variety of predators such as rats and dieback and tracks
possums • Helpful tips and suggestions
For more information visit www.pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz/toolshed26
Pest Free Kaipatiki
Free training & certification
Pest Free Kaipatiki runs the following professional courses for anyone living in
the Kaipatiki area:
Kauri Hygiene Training & Certification Pest Plant & Predator Training
Run under the auspices of Auckland Council. The training Learn about the pest plants and predators in your
is available to residents, volunteers and contractors who neighbourhood and the practical actions you can take to
are involved in pest control in kauri reserves or on private regenerate our native forest.
property. Kaipatiki School’s Training Program
Caring for your Kauri This initiative provides both teachers and property
This workshop is designed for people who have kauri on managers with skills and resources to go pest free and
their property and want to learn how to protect them. live more sustainably. If your school would like to get
involved please contact us.
For more information visit pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz/training
Support your local groups
There are more than 28 active volunteer groups in Kaipatiki. They are working together to keep our backyards, shared
spaces, parks and reserves pest-free. If you would like to get involved please contact your local group:
• Society Totally Against Moth Plant mothplantlocations@gmail.com
• Adah Reserve Trappers adah.reserve@gmail.com
• Bayview (Leigh & Lynn) bayviewcc@xtra.co.nz
• Beyond the Fence (Birkenhead) www.facebook.com/beyondthefencebirkenhead/
• Birkenhead War Memorial www.facebook.com/BirkenheadWarMemorialPark/
• Charcoal Bay snilloc.el@xtra.co.nz
• Chelsea Estate Hertiage Park www.facebook.com/CHERPANZ/
• Eskdale & Witheford http://kaipatiki.org.nz/
• Fernglen Gardens www.facebook.com/fernglengardens
• Hadfield Bush Joanknight63@gmail.com
• Kaipatiki Project http://kaipatiki.org.nz/
• Kauri Glen Park www.facebook.com/groups/1509081389389669/
• Kauri Park Birkenhead www.facebook.com/groups/kauriparkconservation/
• Hinemoa Park Bush Restoration Group www.facebook.com/groups/298273527443370/
• Kauri Point & Chatswood kpcpcr@gmail.com
• Le Roys Bush www.facebook.com/groups/FriendsOfLeRoysBush/
• Linley Reserve www.facebook.com/linleyreserve/
• Living Bayview www.facebook.com/livingbayview/
• Monarch Park Reserve www.facebook.com/friendsofmonarchpark
• Onepoto Basin sb@datumgroup.co.nz
• Onewa-Onepoto Esplanade www.facebook.com/groups/1695315537366614/
• Rangatira Reserve andyirwin.nz@gmail.com
• Stancich Reserve Trappers rgouldstone@xtra.co.nz
• Friends of Shepherds Park www.facebook.com/groups/492398530902908/
• Smiths Bush www.facebook.com/groups/SmithsBushRestorationGroup/
• Soldiers Bay & KP Domain Reserve www.facebook.com/groups/244825352785703/
• Tuff Crater (F&B North Shore) www.forestandbird.org.nz/branches/north-shore/tuff-crater-restoration-project
• Verran-Eskdale (VERG) http://facebook.com/groups/VERG.Kaipatiki/
• Waipa St Bush jo.utting@wisnz.co.nz
For more information visit www.pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz/getinvolved27
Pest plants: recognise, report, remove & restore
Moth plant, wild ginger, woolly nightshade and other pest plants are invading the Kaipatiki Local Board area!
Controlling them when they are small is easy and cheap. However if they are left to grow, they can harbour rats and
spread across your property and to nearby reserves, smothering our native bush.
Take action as soon as possible:
1. Recognise pest plants using the Forest & Bird guide and other resources
available on the Pest Free Kaipatiki website.
2. Report pest plant sites using the Ecotrack app: https://ecotrack.nz.
3. Remove pest plants, following best practice outlined in the Forest & Bird
guide. Ensure that pods and seed heads are securely disposed of in landfill
or in one of our community pest plant disposal bins.
4. Restore native biodiversity by joining a restoration group.
If engaging a contractor to control pests, please ensure that they are aware of
best practice. We can provide you with our list of recommended weed control
and restoration contractors.
For further information and advice:
Visit pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz/pestplants
Email pestplants@pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz
Citizen Science
Every July, Kaipatiki Local Board annual predator detection ‘Chew • Assess the health of our local
area is host to a special community Card’ campaign, which is the largest rivers and streams
science project. People who live, work survey of its kind in Auckland. This • Monitor our native birds and
or visit the area can contribute to uses a very simple tool (the ‘chew wildlife
environmental scientific surveys that card’) to detect predators that roam
• Photograph the urban forest
will ultimately help to protect our across 42 bush reserves in the area,
to help Pest Free Kapatiki track
native bush and wildlife. Kaipatiki as well as backyards, by collecting
positive change.
Citizen Science project aims to bite marks left on the cards.
collect data that will help to establish There are fun challenges to take part
Now, in addition to predator
baseline information on local in and even prizes to be won.
detection, Kapatiki Citizen Science
biodiversity and pest abundance and Month includes four extra activities For more information about Pest Free
track progress in pest management to allow everyone in the community Kaipatiki’s Citizen Science Month:
and environmental restoration. to take part. People can help to: Visit pestfreekaipatiki.org.nz/
The project has grown out of the • Identify and record destructive citizensciencemonth, or Email
popularity of Pest Free Kaipatiki’s pest plants enquiries@pestfreekaipatiki.org.nzKaipatiki Community Facilities Trust
The Kaipatiki Community Facilities Trust (KCFT) has a
since 1983
partnering agreement with the Kaipatiki Local Board
to provide community development, placemaking,
community resources, community events and projects in Kaipatiki that
meet local residents needs or increase neighbourhood sustainability.
The Trust continually, provide support around Tikanga Mãori, and all
that increases Te Ao Mãori, shared outcomes and benefits through
collaboration with mataawaka/mana whenua driven kaupapa.
The Trust will ensure that local Mãori are involved within the leadership;
of appropriate consultation/ hui and projects.
We use the “Five Wellbeings” approach in our community development
because these increase opportunities for participation, enable the transfer
of skills between people, develop self reliance, build organisational
capacity and networks of community groups, ensures
local ownership of projects and decisions, utilises
local resources to solve local problems and, in the
end, effectively increases the amount of social capital
available within a community.
Key areas of engagement include:
• Strategic Partnerships and Collaboration
• Community Development and Wellbeing for all
sectors
• Projects, events and activations that meet community needs
• Summertime and Wintertime Programme in Parks and Reserves
• Kaiaptiki Community Networks
• Communication - Placemaking and Placeshaping
• Kaipatiki Youth Navigation - youth mentor
and employment pathways
• Sustainable Neighbourhoods
• Arts and Culture Projects
• Media Resources
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