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The Leigh Reserve at Goat Island Marine reserve is sporting a new look after the carpark was upgraded during March and April by the Department of Conservation.
The original somewhat bumpy gravel carpark has given way to asphalt pavement with line marking and wheel stops at an expected cost of around $300,000.
Subsoil drains were also built-in to ensure stormwater drained properly.
The reserve, which sees 350,000 visitors annually, is of cultural significance to Ngati Manuhiri, who provided a technical report and cultural assessment for the project, along with cultural guidance to DOC staff and contractors.
