9 Colenso Place, Orakei, Mission Bay, Auckland

Kepa Bush Reserve

Auckland Reserves

Kepa Bush Reserve lies on the slopes of Purewa Creek that flows past Orakei Basin into Hobson Bay. The 13.6 ha reserve is a peaceful pocket of native bush day or night, dazzling with bird life during the day and serene with glow-worms in the gully near the main entrance at night.The reserve honours the memory of Te Rangihiwinui Kepa (Major Kemp) who fought for government forces against Te Kooti, Titokowaru and Tamaikowha during the land wars of the 1860s. In 1841 the crown bought the area from Maori and three years later Bishop Selwyn purchased 150 hectares as a site for St John’s Theological College.. Dog exercise: We do not currently have dog exercise area information for this park. Please check for signage at the park.

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  • Viewing Platform

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