Manu Kau Reserve

Small but well-kept, Manu Kau Reserve does exactly what it needs to — a couple of swings, a slide, and nothing complicated. It’s the kind of spot locals swing by when the kids need to burn off energy without making a whole day of it. Everything’s clean and maintained, which honestly you notice more than you’d expect at a neighbourhood reserve. Good for all ages, though there’s not a huge amount to keep older kids entertained for long.