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Western Springs

Auckland  >  New Zealand

Western Springs Park close to Auckland's CBD is a peaceful spot for birdwatching, with several shag roosts around and a lot of waterfowl on the central lake.

Hinzugefügt* von Jonathan Klawitter
Zuletzt aktualisiert 30 März 2023

Beschreibung

Western Springs features a large lake surrounded by a small forest, scattered trees and lawns, and is filled with birdlife. The lake is home to a large number of birds including Black Swan and Eurasian Coot, and the endemic New Zealand Scaup and New Zealand Dabchick. On the circular path you can get close to several trees that provide roosting spots for Little Black Cormorant and Little Pied Cormorant. Ocassinally Royal Spoonbill are seen there as well. Moreover, it is also among the best places in Auckland to find a Shining Bronze Cuckoo from spring to fall.

Beyond birds, you can also see a vast number of eels from the bridges and the park is conveniently located next to the Auckland Zoo.

Details

Zugang

Western Springs is a highly accessible location for visitors, located less than half an hour away from Auckland's CBD via public transport. If you're driving, there is usually plenty of parking available just across the road, although on sunny weekend days, it may be harder to find a spot due to the park's close proximity to the zoo. For those with mobility concerns, the park features a network of wheelchair-friendly paths that allow visitors to explore the area at their own pace. Additionally, the park has several benches and rest areas for those who need to take a break. For visitors' convenience, there are toilets available on the northern side of the park next to the playground.

Terrain und Habitat

Wald , See , Vereinzelte Bäume und Büsche , Stadt/Dorf

Bedingungen

Flach

Rundweg

Ja

Ist ein Spektiv nützlich?

Möglicherweise hilfreich

Gute Beobachtungszeit

Ganzjährig

Beste Beobachtungszeit

Frühjahr , Sommer

Route

asphaltierte Straße

Schwierigkeitsgrad der Tour

Einfach

Erreichbarkeit

zu Fuß , Fahrrad , Rollstuhl

Beobachtungshütten oder -türme

Nein

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