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Ōrākei Basin Reserve

Ōrākei Basin Reserve

4.7(15)
Upland Road, Ōrākei, Auckland
1 check-ins15 reviewsGoogle: 4.5★ (680)
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A scenic tidal lagoon and reserve on the edge of Ōrākei, with a popular off-leash walking track around the perimeter. Dogs can swim in the lagoon and socialise with other dogs on the grassy foreshore.

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Helen G.Google
Apr 2026
★★★★★

Such a peaceful spot. The loop around the basin is about 3km and mostly off-leash. My dog loves swimming in the lagoon. Always see lots of other happy dogs here.

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Mark S.Google
Feb 2026
★★★★★

One of Auckland's best kept secrets. Beautiful tidal lagoon walk, dogs off-leash for most of it. Serene in the mornings. Very community-friendly.

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Jade T.Google
Nov 2025
★★★★☆

Great walk with stunning views of the lagoon. Dogs need to be leashed near the playground but the rest is off-leash. My staffy absolutely loves it here.

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Helen G.Google
Apr 2026
★★★★★

Such a peaceful spot. The loop around the basin is about 3km and mostly off-leash. My dog loves swimming in the lagoon. Always see lots of other happy dogs here.

M
Mark S.Google
Feb 2026
★★★★★

One of Auckland's best kept secrets. Beautiful tidal lagoon walk, dogs off-leash for most of it. Serene in the mornings. Very community-friendly.

J
Jade T.Google
Nov 2025
★★★★☆

Great walk with stunning views of the lagoon. Dogs need to be leashed near the playground but the rest is off-leash. My staffy absolutely loves it here.

H
Helen G.Google
Apr 2026
★★★★★

Such a peaceful spot. The loop around the basin is about 3km and mostly off-leash. My dog loves swimming in the lagoon. Always see lots of other happy dogs here.

M
Mark S.Google
Feb 2026
★★★★★

One of Auckland's best kept secrets. Beautiful tidal lagoon walk, dogs off-leash for most of it. Serene in the mornings. Very community-friendly.

J
Jade T.Google
Nov 2025
★★★★☆

Great walk with stunning views of the lagoon. Dogs need to be leashed near the playground but the rest is off-leash. My staffy absolutely loves it here.

H
Helen G.Google
Apr 2026
★★★★★

Such a peaceful spot. The loop around the basin is about 3km and mostly off-leash. My dog loves swimming in the lagoon. Always see lots of other happy dogs here.

M
Mark S.Google
Feb 2026
★★★★★

One of Auckland's best kept secrets. Beautiful tidal lagoon walk, dogs off-leash for most of it. Serene in the mornings. Very community-friendly.

J
Jade T.Google
Nov 2025
★★★★☆

Great walk with stunning views of the lagoon. Dogs need to be leashed near the playground but the rest is off-leash. My staffy absolutely loves it here.

H
Helen G.Google
Apr 2026
★★★★★

Such a peaceful spot. The loop around the basin is about 3km and mostly off-leash. My dog loves swimming in the lagoon. Always see lots of other happy dogs here.

M
Mark S.Google
Feb 2026
★★★★★

One of Auckland's best kept secrets. Beautiful tidal lagoon walk, dogs off-leash for most of it. Serene in the mornings. Very community-friendly.

J
Jade T.Google
Nov 2025
★★★★☆

Great walk with stunning views of the lagoon. Dogs need to be leashed near the playground but the rest is off-leash. My staffy absolutely loves it here.

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