Western Springs Path

Kickstart your adventure at the car park off Great North Road, and then take a leisurely stroll around the lake. There are tons of birds to be seen along the way, like ducks, geese, and pūkeko. Make sure you take some time to visit the stunning Fukoaka Garden - a tranquil Japanese garden that's open to the public every day from 10am-5:30pm. The garden features over 1800 native Japanese and New Zealand species, bonsai trees, paving stones, lanterns, and more. There's a tea pavilion, waterfall, and pond - it's simply gorgeous and entry is free. 

Although some parts of the park can get quite busy, there's always a quiet spot to sit down and relax. There are plenty of shaded seating areas and picnic tables throughout the park, and even some barbecues if you want to spend a whole day there.  

And let's not forget about the large children's playground - it's a great place to keep the little ones entertained. It has tons of activities to keep them busy, no matter how energetic they are. Plus, it's conveniently located right next to Auckland Zoo and MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology). 

The walk is 1.75kilometres long and will take approximately 25 minutes to complete.