Mutukaroa / Hamlins Hill Regional Park

I have seen this hill/area in passing since forever, but never realised it's an actual park until recently. It's mostly farmland, with a reasonable patch of forest inside. There are marked tracks and a great view from the top.nI met quite a few dog walkers on the trail, but bear in mind there are farm animals as well.

Great pleace for a walk, plenty of shade or open spaces. Never seen anyone else when I've wandered from sylvia park side through to Penrose.nPlenty of wildlife.. birds and sketchy af sheep with occasional cow.nWear old shoes.

A rugged park with parts in bush and parts in pasture which is grazed by sheep.nnThe trees were largely planted in 97 - it's not old growth but it is a quality restoration project.nnThe park is not usually heavily used as it isn't neighbouring any residential areas. Great place to experience some space, enjoy the views, and get windswept.

Great place to take the dogs - well behaved dogs under control as there’s live stock ie cattle & sheep. I love that every time I come here I have a different experience choosing different paths and paddocks to explore.

Great park, very close to central Auckland. Visited this place a couple of times, also went for a bike ride here. Nice to have a place so close to sylvia park and Onehunga industrial areas. Good views from the summit however not as great as Mt Eden or one tree hill, which isn't such a bad thing as not people people visit here, so it's very relaxing and quite. The cows roam freely so be sure to close any gate you open.

Directions to Mutukaroa / Hamlins Hill Regional Park with public transportation

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