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Withiel Thomas Reserve
5 Withiel Drive, Epsom
About Withiel Thomas Reserve
Withiel Thomas - Section of the path at the southern entrance.
Withiel Thomas was once part of the estate that belonged to Sir Algernon Withiel Thomas and his wife Emily. He was the first professor of natural history at Auckland University College. Next to the pocket of rock forest, they established a 4ha garden in the late 1800s.
Access the loop path through the bush from two entrances on Withiel Drive.
There is a narrow strip of grass between the two entrances that has an information sign and a bench seat.
You need to know
Animals
Dogs must be on leash at all times in our parks unless otherwise stated in the dog walking section.
Alcohol
Alcohol is banned from some public places in Auckland. See Alcohol bans to find out the rules for each park and view ban maps.
Smokefree parks
Our parks are all smokefree.
Waste
Use bins where provided to dispose of your rubbish. If there are no bins take all rubbish and recycling with you when you leave.
Outdoor fires
It is illegal to light open fires in public areas in the Auckland region.
Contact us to report a problem at this park.