Maungarei Springs Wetland

In the area that used to be a quarry is now the Stonefields housing development .
This is a really nice park to come to, when it’s not blowing a gale as the wind really rips through here .
There is plenty of bird life about ducks, pukekos. And on the day I was there a lovely display by some swallows dipping in above the lake area. I also got screamed at by a pukeko or purple swamp hen if your Australian .
There is a sign about saying please don’t feed the ducks bread as it rots in the water and makes them ill, so bring seed instead .
Lots of native trees have been planted too
Parking is avaliable on the street .
And after you’ve seen and done the park area there is Charlie and George café in the Stonefields shopping area.