Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Great Greek / Italian restaurant less than 2 minutes walk away. Book ahead or drop in for take-away food. Try the Limonata sorbet for dessert! Also very child friendly.
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El Greco - Greek Italian Eatery
1 1The EsplanadeGreat Greek / Italian restaurant less than 2 minutes walk away. Book ahead or drop in for take-away food. Try the Limonata sorbet for dessert! Also very child friendly.
Great little cafe for brunch or lunch with lovely coffee. Sit in or grab a take away and walk across to Castor Bay Beach.
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Piknic Cafe
82 Beach RdGreat little cafe for brunch or lunch with lovely coffee. Sit in or grab a take away and walk across to Castor Bay Beach.
Takapuna-Märkte
17 Anzac StNice weekend markets
Jam Organic Cafe
33-45 Hurstmere RdLovely cafe - I recommend the Jam Style eggs with bacon!
Great for food and drinks, and an easy walk home along the beach or Beach Road.
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Paper Moon
437 Beach RdGreat for food and drinks, and an easy walk home along the beach or Beach Road.
Lovely Mexican restaurant with great beers and cocktails too. Kids eat free on Sundays.
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Mexico Takapuna
4 The StrandLovely Mexican restaurant with great beers and cocktails too. Kids eat free on Sundays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Taksim Turkish Kitchen and Bar
404 Beach RdBar and restaurant in Mairangi Bay
Parks & Nature
5 minutes walk from the house, this is a lovely piece of bush for a walk or some time in nature. Note it is very hilly!
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Centennial Park
184 Beach Rd5 minutes walk from the house, this is a lovely piece of bush for a walk or some time in nature. Note it is very hilly!
Less than 5 minutes walk, one of the best beaches in the North Shore and safe to swim in. The kids can paddle and play in the stream too. Lovely walk from here up to Mairangi Bay along the causeway as long as its not high tide.
Campbells Bay Beach
24 Huntly RdLess than 5 minutes walk, one of the best beaches in the North Shore and safe to swim in. The kids can paddle and play in the stream too. Lovely walk from here up to Mairangi Bay along the causeway as long as its not high tide.
Smiths Bush
Lovely short bush track which is suitable for anyone.
Lovely playground and beach. Plus a gorgeous walk along the waterfront from here to Takapuna.
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Castor Bay Beach Reserve
7 The EsplanadeLovely playground and beach. Plus a gorgeous walk along the waterfront from here to Takapuna.
Essentials
Campbells Bay Dairy
1 The EsplanadeAll the essentials, less than 2 minutes walk.
Countdown Milford
143 Kitchener RdCountdown Mairangi Bay
3 Ramsgate TerraceEntertainment & Activities
Zoo von Auckland
Sightseeing
Kelly Tarltons
Farmers market and a lovely coastal walkway with a nice cafe too. Our kids love to run around the walkway and spot crabs at low tide.
/Hobsonville Point Ferry Wharf station
Farmers market and a lovely coastal walkway with a nice cafe too. Our kids love to run around the walkway and spot crabs at low tide.
Local park with World War 2 embattlements and stunning views. Also a lovely playground.
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Kennedy Park WWII Trust
139 Beach RdLocal park with World War 2 embattlements and stunning views. Also a lovely playground.
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Auckland Harbour BridgeHop on a ferry to the city from Devonport or just have a wander around this lovely little village type suburb
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Devonport
Hop on a ferry to the city from Devonport or just have a wander around this lovely little village type suburb
Shopping
Milford Centre
24 Milford RdGreat fashion shops and all the usuals too
Albany Mega Centre
140 Don McKinnon Dr