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“Stop at the park where the old pump house still stands”

Jan 2023

Now the pump house which used to supply the north end with water is used as a theater. The lake is very deep and used for training dives by the New Zealand Navy. Lots of black swan live here. Beautiful park.

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“Windsurfing on the lake”

Dec 2020

There are a few access points to the lake but I was at Sylvan park since I was trying out windsurfing. The lake is quite large and does have a few birds on it. It was nice walking around the park along the lake since it had a nice view. There were also a few benches so it was a nice place to just sit and watch the people and animals on the lake.

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Acineto

Auckland Central, New Zealand23,312 contributions

Windsurfing on the lake

Dec 2020

There are a few access points to the lake but I was at Sylvan park since I was trying out windsurfing. The lake is quite large and does have a few birds on it. It was nice walking around the park along the lake since it had a nice view. There were also a few benches so it was a nice place to just sit and watch the people and animals on the lake.

Written 21 December 2020

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lesliebauman

Kirkland, WA1,019 contributions

Stop at the park where the old pump house still stands

Jan 2023 • Couples

Now the pump house which used to supply the north end with water is used as a theater. The lake is very deep and used for training dives by the New Zealand Navy. Lots of black swan live here. Beautiful park.

Written 19 January 2023

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NZNana

Rotorua, New Zealand680 contributions

What a delight...

Feb 2019 • Friends

Whilst staying in Takapuna we drove right around this little lake, exploring down all the side roads. Found lots of lovely vistas and parks. How lucky Takapuna residents are to have this lovely peaceful little lake, with parks and shaded areas, as well as the ocean right on their door steps!

Written 14 February 2019

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dandyashy

Queenstown, New Zealand112 contributions

Nice relaxing place to watch the birds

Jun 2019 • Couples

I like Lake Pupuke, it is a good spot to watch the birds! Also great if you are a photographer and want to get some good shots of the birdlife. I really liked the Pekin and Muscovy ducks but sadly the Pekin ducks have passed way and I do not know what happened to the Muscovies. I really hope they come back! It is a great place to visit on a sunny day.

Written 19 June 2019

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chiangmaicharlies

Chiang Mai, Thailand5,611 contributions

Beautiful lake with many nice open areas and activities

Mar 2018 • Solo

Take 'Lake Road' north from Takapuna central and you will arrive at Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre, then the Pumphouse theatre and finally Lake Pupuke, where there is a lovely park area. This is just a 10 minute walk.

People are just enjoying the sun, picnicking or enjoying themselves on the lake.

There are black swans, geese and ducks.

Very tranquil.

Written 12 May 2018

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GreenThumb331

San Fernando, Philippines2,870 contributions

Visit to Auckland Day 3 Part 2

Nov 2017 • Couples

The grassy grounds on Lake Pupuke is a nice place to have a picnic. We had the place to ourselves on a breezy and relaxing afternoon. We had a bunch of ducks, geese and some black swans for company. The life of these birds is enviable. They fed on the grass and acted as virtual lawn mowers. After feeding, they would do a few laps on the lake, then chill on the grass after they got their exercise.

This is a good place to do nothing and just simply relax. It is one bus ride and a few minutes’ walk from the CBD.

Written 1 May 2018

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Ronah802

Auckland Central, New Zealand167 contributions

Much to do around Lake Pupuke

Jan 2018 • Couples

So much to do around Lake Pupuke! My first visit was for a lakeside walk through Sylvan Park on the north side. The second to The Pumphouse Theatre in Killarney Park on the south side. Today as a break from a hospital visit I went to Quarry Lake, immediately next to the main lake on the west side, where there are opportunies for many water sports from radio controlled boats to kayaking to free diving in what were even after very heavy rain clear waters.

Written 6 January 2018

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