We went out this afternoon for an iceblock, a play and an explore at the Stredwick Reserve in Torbay, up behind the Titoki Montessori Preschool at 70 Stredwick Drive
The girls played on the reserve playground, which was a bit challenging for Billie (especially since the swings had all been removed when we visited) but Beetle had a great time climbing on the chain climbing-net thing and trying out the flying fox. She has really blossomed in her physical courage and ability recently.
We followed the concrete path beside the preschool’s (fenced off) playground and switched to a gravel path a bit further along, to stroll through some reasonable bush and beside the stormwater collection pond, where we were mobbed greeted by some very enthusiastic ducks. Note: bring food for ducks next time. The pond is stocked with grass carp, not that we saw them.
With a few trit-trot-trit-trot bridges to cross, and toddler-accessible terrain, this is a not-terribly-exciting walk through not-that-fabulous bush, but a quick one, good enough for small ones who want a new place to explore, particularly one with a playground attached and just down the road from the Stredwick Dairy. There are no steps, so a stroller would be fine.
I love your pictures!
New Zealand looks beautiful.