Smiths Bush is a nature reserve in Northcote, North Shore City, holding a 4.6 rating from visitors.
Small urban bush reserves like this one often have community-run pest control and planting programmes working quietly in the background, so it's not unusual to spot trap boxes or new native plantings along the track, a sign the bush is being actively cared for rather than left to fend for itself. Native birdlife tends to be more active early in the day, so a morning visit usually rewards patience with more to see and hear than a busy midday walk. Paths through urban bush reserves can be narrow and root-covered, so decent footwear makes for a much more comfortable walk than casual shoes.
For those in Northcote after a quiet patch of native bush, Smiths Bush is well worth a visit.