Totara Park

A jewel in Auckland. The park incorporates the Botanical Gardens and Mountain Bike tracks, walking/running tracks and a bridal path. Also located here is a public swimming pool in summer and tennis courts. Definitely worth a visit.

Totara Park is a fantastic spot that truly has something for everyone. The park features beautiful bush walks with well-marked pathways leading to various scenic spots and even connecting to the Botanical Gardens. With routes suited to all fitness levels, you can take a leisurely stroll or challenge yourself with a more intense walk. It’s a popular spot for dog walkers and runners - especially those tackling the famous 100 steps (if you know, you know!). Despite the lively atmosphere, there are plenty of peaceful moments to enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding trees. Families will love the playgrounds - one near the main car park and another hidden along one of the trails. The park also offers a great café, tennis courts, public swimming pools, and well-maintained facilities, including toilets and plenty of seating. Whether you're looking for an active day out or a quiet escape, Totara Park is an absolute gem!

I grew up around this place - used to have a paper round that passed by it (back when it was surrounded by fields) and I still like to pop back and visit on occasion. Though it always seems smaller than I remember. There are some great bush walks, a nice picnic area, and in the summer, swimming pools.

Great trail track in the city. Has a couple off big stair sets. It's a good run or walk specially if you do the stream walk loop a few times. It's about 4.25km

Hands down this is now my favorite park in the North Island! Absolutely pristine with so much space! Its huge! There are ample of tracks for walker and some amazing areas and trails for mountain bikers. There are also picnic areas and lots of off street parking around most of the park. The lookout is spectacular but you cannot drive up at this point in time. However it's a very short walk from the street. We spent a good couple of years here and only saw a tiny portion of the park. Only thing to note there are limited toilets here.

Well I love it here my new plce to come hikoi walk ‍♂️ great views scenery friendly encouraging people who u dnt no but gve u encouraging motivation ilike it it is gud to hikoi walk wth someone idnt no hw safe it is if alone isee people alone but ithink beta to have two aye whanau be safe iwalk here most everyday nd love it nature our history is all in there tells a story this bush lol water noise as it's flowing cn gt lost in nature in a gud wae a tip gt to no your wae round totara u cn gt lost if you dnt no ok whanau kiaora

I left 20 years ago and the place hasn’t changed … much! I took my child 4yr old and the walk through the entrance tree’s bought back nostalgia for me.. but to turn and hear her excitement made me realise this was still a magical place! Great for healthy walks, picnics.. one of its biggest hidden gems is that there is also a swimming pool! It really makes you wonder if the pool is the main event.. or just an addition! Did i mention great walks??