Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Potential Unlimited
143 Queen Stwalking distance from our place, great coffee and food
One of Auckland's Top Restaurants with amazing food, about 10 minutes walk away
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The Engine Room
115 Queen StOne of Auckland's Top Restaurants with amazing food, about 10 minutes walk away
Sausalito Cafe
124 Queen StGreat Pizza, next door to the Cinema
Amazing Coffee, great food - great for kids, as they have a toybox and lots of space out back.
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Chevalier Point Cafe & Catering
506 Point Chevalier RdAmazing Coffee, great food - great for kids, as they have a toybox and lots of space out back.
Golden Phoenix
63 Mokoia Rdbest Yum Cha on the North Shore! great for big Chinese dinners
Best Japanese food, great for a romantic night out, don't forget to try the plum wine!
Coo Japanese Kitchen
50 Mokoia RdBest Japanese food, great for a romantic night out, don't forget to try the plum wine!
If you can get to Takapuna, Mexico is our favourite restaurant. have a drink at The Commons outdoor bar area first! they have some interesting Kids choices too :)
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Mexico Takapuna
4 The StrandIf you can get to Takapuna, Mexico is our favourite restaurant. have a drink at The Commons outdoor bar area first! they have some interesting Kids choices too :)
Northcote Tavern is walking distance from our house, it is perfect for a pub lunch, a few beers and to take the kids during sunny days as it has a huge outdoor area.
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Northcote Tavern
Northcote Tavern is walking distance from our house, it is perfect for a pub lunch, a few beers and to take the kids during sunny days as it has a huge outdoor area.
great day trip for family, on-site brewery and great restaurant
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Hallertau Brewery
1171 Coatesville Riverhead Hwygreat day trip for family, on-site brewery and great restaurant
Burger Burger Takapuna
40 Hurstmere Rdbest burgers in town
Parks & Nature
only a few minutes walk from the house, great outdoor gym, playground and bush walks in Le Roys bush. There is also a public BBQ, tennis court and basketball hoop.
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Little Shoal Bay Reserve
Council Terraceonly a few minutes walk from the house, great outdoor gym, playground and bush walks in Le Roys bush. There is also a public BBQ, tennis court and basketball hoop.
Great beach, playground and park with restaurants and cafes
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Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeGreat beach, playground and park with restaurants and cafes
Piha
west coast surf beach
Maori Bay
surf spot for advanced surfers
Browns Bay Strand
Manly Esplanadeeast coast beach, no surf but nice city beach
Entertainment & Activities
10 minutes walk away, great independent cinema. they often have food and movie deals with local restaurants
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Bridgeway Cinema
122 Queen St10 minutes walk away, great independent cinema. they often have food and movie deals with local restaurants
There is an outdoor heated public pool and kids pool, skatepark and rock climbing wall here so good to take the kids.
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Birkenhead Pool and Leisure Centre
46 Mahara AveThere is an outdoor heated public pool and kids pool, skatepark and rock climbing wall here so good to take the kids.
Bungy jump off the Auckland Harbour Bridge, or just walk up it
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Auckland Bridge Climb
Bungy jump off the Auckland Harbour Bridge, or just walk up it
Zoo von Auckland
Great family day out
JUMP Trampoline Park Avondale
6 Jomac PlBest trampoline park in Auckland
Event Cinemas Albany
219 Don McKinnon DrAlbany Stadium Pool
Don McKinnon Drivegreat kids pools
great to entertain kids, bumper cars, tenpin bowling and arcade games
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Xtreme Entertainment Wairau
10 Target Ctgreat to entertain kids, bumper cars, tenpin bowling and arcade games
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
23 Tamaki Dramazing butterfly enclosure and a few reptiles, great for the kids
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Butterfly Creek
10 Tom Pearce Dr amazing butterfly enclosure and a few reptiles, great for the kids
Woodhill Mountain Bike Park
Restall RoadBest mountain biking in Auckland
Drinks & Nightlife
great corner bar, with wine shop off license at the back
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Stafford Road Wine Bar
141 Queen Stgreat corner bar, with wine shop off license at the back
Ponsonby is a great street for Restaurants & Bars.. an awesome night out and only 10 mins from our place outside of traffic
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Ponsonby
Ponsonby is a great street for Restaurants & Bars.. an awesome night out and only 10 mins from our place outside of traffic
Essentials
Stop B Northcote station
Great selection of Chinese Supermarkets, and a Countdown here
63 Birkenhead Ave station
Small shopping mall with a Warehouse, Countdown, Pharmacies etc.
PAK'nSAVE Wairau Road
30-60 Wairau RdLarge low cost supermarket
New World Victoria Park
2 College HillGreat Supermarket located town side
Laundry services available here. check out their website: http://www.laundryexpress.co.nz/
Laundry Express Laundromat (Northcote Shopping Centre)
54 Pearn CresLaundry services available here. check out their website: http://www.laundryexpress.co.nz/
Family Medicine
29 Birkenhead AveDoctor
Getting Around
Walk to the Ferry terminal and head over to the city or Devonport for a great way to see Auckland from the water.
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Ferry Terminal - Northcote station
Walk to the Ferry terminal and head over to the city or Devonport for a great way to see Auckland from the water.
BP
171 Main HwyBP Petrol Station
Arts & Culture
Entry is just a donation, great kids area & a good rainy day option
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Auckland War Memorial Museum
Entry is just a donation, great kids area & a good rainy day option
Auckland Art Gallery
Wellesley Street East