Normanby is the name of the northern end of North East Valley, at which point Dunedin's urban area gives way to open countryside.

The slopes of Mount Cargill itself are densely wooded, and are crisscrossed with walking tracks, some of which start at the Bethune's Gully reserve, at the northern end of Normanby.

Mount Mera is an area of state housing sitting on the north facing side of the valley, just above Normanby.

[4] From the Gardens Corner, North Road runs relatively straight for 2 kilometres (1.2 mi), crossing the Lindsay Creek and continuing to the northeast.

Close to this stands another prominent building, the former Santa Sabina Convent, which is visible from much of the northern central city.

Chingford Park is a recreational reserve containing historic stone stables, located towards the northern end of North Road.

Among improvements made by Neill to the property include the historic bluestone stables, built in 1880, which still stand as a centre for the park.

Chingford Park is popular with walkers, and also contains soccer and cricket grounds, and the city's main archery club.

Other notable features of the Park include several giant Macrocarpa trees which stand close to the banks of Lindsay Creek.

It contains football and rugby pitches and the city's BMX circuit, as well as a dog park and kennel club.

It is a secluded 86 hectares (210 acres) reserve which lies at the southernmost foothills of Mount Cargill, and is a popular scenic area.

The reserve was originally the site of sawmills and brick kilns operated by David Bethune in the 1880s, and became city council property in 1955.