Shop 16, Eastridge Shopping Centre 215 Kepa Road Orakei
1 review of Kepa Bush Reserve
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Sarah H.
Place rating: 4 Auckland, New Zealand
So glad to have discovered this local reserve so close to my flat! Kepa Bush reserve is tucked away behind Eastridge Shopping Centre, with some nice views across the Purewa creek and through to Hobson Bay. The reserve is home to some well-marked gravel trails as well as a number of rugged, muddy ones that travel along the creek(thus something to satisfy everyone ;)). There are entry points along Kepa road, Thatcher Street and Colenso Place as well. Sadly, the reserve does not connect to the trails around Orakei basin(due to the waterways) so you’ll either be doing a few loops to get a solid run in or it’s best to exit at Colenso Place and run along Kepa through the the basin for a longer adventure. A bit of history for all those curious fellows out there: Kepa Bush reserve covers 14 hectares and was established in 1962 when the Auckland City Council purchased it from St John’s College. You’re welcome.