Cox’s Bay Reserve is made up of three parks – Hukanui Reserve where the boardwalk is, Bayfield Park where you may wish to have your picnic, and the sports fields of Cox’s Bay Park. It is a mini-paradise for dog owners with off-leash dog exercise areas.
Quick facts about this walk
| Walk time: | approx. 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Distance: | about 5.58 kms |
| Parking: | Westmoreland Street West off Richmond Road, Grey Lynn. |
| Buses: | Richmond Road, Grey Lynn |
| Track: | Paved walkways, steps, inclines and board walks. |
| Difficulty: | Suitable for users of average fitness and mobility. |
| Buggies/Wheelchairs: | Suitable for prams/buggies excluding the steps |
| Dog Friendly: | There are Off leash exercise areas |
| Facilities: | Children’s playgrounds, Cafe |
| Highlights: | Sculptures, playing fields, the creek, mangrove swamps, gullies, the bay itself, a field with cattle and tall mature trees surrounded by interesting residential housing. |
| FREE Map: | Download your FREE map of this walk |
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And it is family friendly too, with a selection of children’s playgrounds and picnic sites. It is a great place for joggers and people who like to use the outdoor fitness stations.
The wide open spaces, sculptures, playing fields, the creek, mangrove swamps, gullies, the bay itself, a field with cattle and tall mature trees surrounded by interesting residential housing, make this another walk that is full of variety.
For history information visit “Meanderings about Cox’s Creek”.
Dogs – Off leash exercise areas in Cox’s Bay Reserve and Grey Lynn Park (check signage for rules).
Photos from my walk along the Grey Lynn Explorer
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