Monday: Open 24 hours Tuesday: Open 24 hours Wednesday: Open 24 hours Thursday: Open 24 hours Friday: Open 24 hours Saturday: Open 24 hours Sunday: Open 24 hours
Love this place, we visit often with our toddler. The reserve features a stream with the most eels we've ever seen in one spot, there are trains regularly passing by which my toddler loves to point and wave at, a big playground for kids of all ages, beautiful trees, a big grassy clearing, sometimes there are a few ducks, shade sails with picnic tables underneath, two bridges to cross the stream and a short nature track to enjoy.nnIt is disappointing to see people feeding the eels and allowing their dogs off lead on the tracks though. Some of those eels could be up to 60 years old or even older and I've seen multiple people feed them bread which is terrible for them and the overall health of the stream. Please also do be careful with your children there as people like to let their untrained, out of control dogs roam free despite the obvious signs stating that the dogs should be on lead in the reserve.
A very peaceful and nature park with many old giant trees and Porirua stream run through. A part of area is dog off leash, you can unleash your dog and run on the grass. There are a lot of eels in the stream, they are protected by law and not allow to feed. Heaps carpark at entrance and on the side road, 3 bathroom beside carpark.
I really like this reserve. Public toilets onsite, off street parking, nice calm shallow river/creek. Large open space, playground. To achieve 5 start it would be great to have the playground updated a bit and also the grass cut. The grass was long and soaked our shoes in no time however everything else was great. My sons favourite was chucking pebbles into the water.
Pleasant spot with good facilities and walks. Has a bit of damage from recent floods July 21 and most paths are swampy over winter. Gumboots a must.
Island Bay Beach - Dog Exercise Area
19 km
Great place to take your dog for a walk. Whole area is off leash has a mixture of san...
