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Matheson Bay Reserve
Also known as Mathesons Bay Reserve
2 Matheson Bay Road, Leigh
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 Matheson Bay Reserve
Matheson Bay Reserve has a beach, and plenty of open space for picnics and recreation. The playground is close to the sand and water.
The Matheson Bay bush walk is a popular walking track on the western side of the Kohuroa stream.
Access the car park from Grand View Road.
A playground, toilets, car park, seating and picnic tables are inside the park.
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.