Taradale Skatepark
Posted by The Skatepark Hunter on Sep 3, 2004 in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, North Island | 5 comments
Crazy older skatepark with heaps of crazy banks and transitions. Super fun and real challenging. There is also a big vert ramp there which I am sitting on. Directions Taradale, Havlock North
Lincoln Road Skatepark
Posted by The Skatepark Hunter on Sep 3, 2004 in Auckland, New Zealand, North Island | 1 comment
Newer park with lots of good hips and fun lines. The bowl section never really gets steep enough to grind the coping but otherwise still a fun park with good flow. Directions Take the Lincoln Road exit off the North Western Highway and its on the left just past Pizza Hut in Te Pai Park. Simple.
Lynfield Bowl
Posted by The Skatepark Hunter on Sep 3, 2004 in Auckland, New Zealand, North Island | 5 comments
Older park, the lefthand side starts in a tight snake run that leads into a decent 5 foot bowl. The Hourglass bowl has 5 and 6 foot sections joined by two hips. This bowl has crazy pool style transitions with mad vert. If you ever wanted to skate a backyard pool this could be as close as you get. Directions Located in Lynfield...
Lyttleton Skatepark
Posted by The Skatepark Hunter on Sep 3, 2004 in Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, South Island | 0 comments
With only three features this place is small but more fun than watchin models mud wrestle. I’m going back for more. Directions Oxford Street, behind the playground.
Manukau Skatepark
Posted by The Skatepark Hunter on Sep 3, 2004 in Auckland, New Zealand, North Island | 8 comments
Cool park with a great layout. They did screw up some of the trannies but the multitude of good obstacles will keep you happy for days. Directions Located in Hayman park in the middle of Manukau City
Mornington Skatepark
Posted by The Skatepark Hunter on Sep 3, 2004 in Dunedin, New Zealand, Otago, South Island | 3 comments
Fun but hard to get used to. Built on a hill so there aint much flow, more of a one hit wonder park. Some crazy shit has gone down here although i don’t know how. Watch the locals for ideas as they have the whole place dialed. Directions
Morrinsville Bowl
Posted by The Skatepark Hunter on Sep 3, 2004 in New Zealand, North Island, Waikato | 0 comments
Old pool style bowl. A challenge to skate, not because of bad transitions, but due to no flat bottom and vert walls. Directions To find it head towards the pool and sports grounds, and take a broom.
Mosgiel Mini Ramp
Posted by The Skatepark Hunter on Sep 3, 2004 in Dunedin, New Zealand, Otago, South Island | 1 comment
Two wooden mini ramps, the larger is around five foot with a good trannie but not too much in the width department. Still one of the better mini’s in Dunedin though. The smaller ramp is almost too mellow but you can still have fun on it. Together these ramps gear you up for a progression session, learn on one then take it...
Island Bay Skatepark
Posted by The Skatepark Hunter on Sep 3, 2004 in New Zealand, North Island, Wellington | 1 comment
Nice park extension to the existing mini ramp. Some of the banks are a little steep but there are some fun lines and a good grinder. Great for those windy days as it is pretty sheltered Directions If you are coming into Island Bay from town it\’s at the bottom of the hill opposite the sports fields.
Paraparaumu Skatepark
Posted by The Skatepark Hunter on Sep 3, 2004 in New Zealand, North Island, Wellington | 3 comments
Recently revamped with all the old wooden structures gone. Good open layout with a lot of fun lines. All the features are pretty mellow and some of the coping is a little sunken, but nothing to complain about. Pity about the old mini ramp being taken but its an overall improvement. Get there early to avoid the crowds or late to...