Wattle Bay Reserve

34 canberra ave LynfieldnOpen 24 hoursnnThe Wattle Bay Loop, a part of the Waikōwhai Walkway, combines coastal bush with suburban strolls You will encounter a range of native birds feeding in the bush valley.nnThere is a historic site on Wattle Bay Taunahi, where archaeological remains show Māori settlement on the coast.nnThere is also a lovely picnic spot by the beach On-leash for most of the walkway; Off-leash on Manukau Domain Wattle Bay loop

Done this look. Parking at the top. Very secluded. Slip is still not fixed yet. But generally still ok to walk. Don't do at the dark time.

The recent cyclone did it's work, some parts are closed, the walkway is not an easy walk due to some fallen trees and slips, but most parts are still secure. Can't reach the water tho, road closed.

Beautiful area, peaceful and mostly shaded except along the Sylvania Ave-Himalaya Reserve section, of course. Easy uphill & downhill walks; took me an hour to stroll from the entrance on Canberra Avenue to the exit through Manukau Domain on Halsey Drive.

This is one of our local spots, handy for an impromptu picnic, quiet and secluded. Unfortunately the bay is still in a shambles post 2023 flooding and cyclone. The grounds are very overgrown and swampy so there was nowhere really to sit. The path has had minor repairs but caution is recommended.

Directions to Wattle Bay Reserve with public transportation

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