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Western Springs Park (Lakeside)
Park address
859 Great North Road, Western Springs
Also known as
Waiorea
About the park
Western Springs is a wildlife sanctuary surrounding a natural spring-fed lake, one of Auckland's early water supplies. The lake is a refuge for the native orea (eel), which can be seen trailing the swans and ducks. Along with the birds, the orea are tame and can be coaxed to take food. Around the shores and wetlands, wild fowl including native pukeko, teal, australian coot and shovelers can be freely viewed amongst regenerating native plants, wide-open lawns, gardens, water gardens and water lilies.
The park is surrounded by a cluster of major nearby attractions including the Auckland Zoo, Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT), the Chamberlain Park Golf Course and the Western Springs stadium. The park has a well-developed network of footpaths, including boardwalks through the wetlands and a walking track. There are also picnic tables and a children's playground. Western Springs Lakeside is on Great North Road, off the North-Western Motorway.
Facilities
Barbecue, tables, playground, viewing platform, artworks/monument, boardwalk, drinking fountains,
Dog exercise area
No
Events
Pasifika - annual event held in early March - see Major events for details.
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-36.86733
174.72358
