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Eskdale Reserve
226 Eskdale Road, Birkenhead
Alert - warning
Check for open and closed tracks and help protect our kauri
Some tracks in this reserve are closed to prevent the spread of kauri dieback.
Find open and closed tracks and read about protecting our kauri.
About Eskdale Reserve
Eskdale Reserve - Section of raised boardwalk through the bush.
This reserve is one of the largest reserve areas on the North Shore. It is mostly covered in a mixture of native and exotic trees, and shrubs.
There are a number of tracks through the reserve. A primary track links to other reserves to the north-west.
The outer loop track doesn't have steps and is suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. We recommend wheelchair users have assistance as there are some sections with a slight gradient.
Find out which tracks are open and closed before you go.
Pedestrian access is from Eskdale, Glenfield and Domain roads. You will need to park on the road.
The reserve adjoins the Glenfield Cemetery.
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.