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Bottlelake Forest

A magical forest for fairy play, climbing trees, and off-road fun

At a glance

Activity
Marshland
Dogs under effective control
Suitable for bikes or scooters
Car park

Why go?

A magical forest for fairy play, climbing trees, and off-road fun

Bottle Lake Forest is an outdoor wonderland where kids can explore fairy houses, build huts, climb trees, and play on dirt mounds and balance beams. With bike bumps, picnic spots, and a coffee van nearby, it’s perfect for a nature-filled family outing full of creativity and adventure. Kids can peek inside, spot decorations, and see how other children have brought their fairy homes to life.

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Good to know

Before you go.

Dogs under effective control

Dogs are welcome but must be kept under effective control.

Suitable for bikes or scooters

With bike bumps, picnic spots, and a coffee van nearby, it’s perfect for a nature-filled family outing full of creativity and adventure.

Route options

Walking tracks through the forest offer another way to enjoy the outdoors, and the small information centre nearby includes an interactive display with buttons for kids to press and explore.

Worth finding

The area also features large dirt mounds, tyres for climbing and exploring, and balance beams, including a see-saw-style one that tips as you walk across it.

The details

What you'll find.

Age & suitability

Who it works well for.

  • Pram friendly

  • Good for over 5s

  • Good for under 5s

Facilities

Facilities at a glance.

  • Car park

  • Drinking fountain

  • Nearby food & drink

  • On street parking

  • Picnic areas

  • Picnic tables

  • Rubbish bins

  • Seating

  • Toilets

Take a look around

See the place.

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Getting there

Plan your arrival.

Destination
Bottlelake Forest
Waitikiri Drive
Bottle Lake
Parking

Bottle Lake Forest is a spacious, adventure-filled destination accessed via a car park off Waitikiri Drive.

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