Uru-ora / Stredwick Reserve is a short walking track in Torbay, on Auckland's North Shore, rated 4.1 from 14 Google reviews. The Stredwick Track is a bush loop of about 680 metres, or 880 metres with the footpath sections, around two flood ponds with birdlife. It is wheelchair and buggy friendly, with four entrances, and is on a bus route with plenty of parking. Reviewers mention the ponds and ducks, the cabbage trees and native bush, and the recent path work. One reviewer found the signage poor and the loop hard to follow. Opening hours and booking do not apply, as it is a public reserve.
A short loop like this suits a quick walk, a buggy outing or a visit with children. Ponds can be muddy after rain, so sturdy shoes help. Taking a photo of the map at the entrance is a good idea if you are not local, since the loop can be hard to follow. Regulars often walk the loop in both directions to see the ponds from each side.
Uru-ora / Stredwick Reserve suits Torbay families, walkers and buggy users who want an easy bush loop with ponds and birdlife.