Sunhill Scenic Reserve is a small park at 60 Sunhill Rd in Sunnyvale, West Auckland, rated 4.2 by six Google reviewers, who call it a great little scenic walk hidden away, though some warn the tracks are poorly signed and easy to lose your way on. Small suburban reserves are the quiet workhorses of Auckland's neighbourhoods, pockets of regenerating native bush that offer a short walk among the trees without a trip to the ranges. Tracks in these places are usually formed but not groomed, so expect mud and tree roots after rain, and wear sturdy shoes. Side paths tend to be informal and unsigned, so note landmarks as you go, and check a recent review for track condition before setting out. Early morning brings the busiest birdlife and the quietest paths. For Sunnyvale locals, this tucked-away corner of Sunhill Road is the kind of spot worth having up your sleeve.