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Ernies Reserve
Also known as Brownlee Lake
22 Reynolds Road, Pukekohe
About Ernies Reserve
Ernies Reserve - Park bench overlooking the pond with open space and established trees in the background.
This is a large reserve with a great network of paths winding through the bush and open grassed land. The paths are a mixture of bases and can be steep in places so may not be suitable for prams and wheelchairs.
Access the park from Reynolds and Cape Hill roads, Brownlee Place and Max Short Drive.
Seating is dotted along the paths and there are picnic tables under the trees at the south-western end of the reserve. There are also several ponds in the reserve so you will need to keep an eye on young children.
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.