Western Springs Park is a large wildlife sanctuary located 8 minutes drive from the CBD. Surrounding a lake fed by natural springs, facilities include walking tracks, drinking fountains, picnic tables, BBQs and a kids playground.
Situated beside major attractions including Auckland Zoo and MOTAT, the stadium has hosted big name international acts such as the Foo Fighters and Eminem.
The lake is a refuge for the orea eel, with many native trees and bird species to be found in the park including the Pukeko.
Check out the annual Pasifika Festival, one of numerous events held onsite.
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For the more sedate doggie walk, on the lead of course - can't have the wee thing being harrassed by all those honking geese and scary swan beasts lol. It's much nicer to go here on a sunny day, but you've got to dodge the ducky poo as you wander through the par and over bridges spanning pools of weedy water.