Guidebook for Auckland

Donna
Guidebook for Auckland

Food Scene

If your looking for a nice lunch I recommend these places which cater for everyone.
At the railway station 3 minutes from home for great breakfasts or lunches
15 recommandé par les habitants
Swanson Station Cafe
760 Swanson Rd
15 recommandé par les habitants
At the railway station 3 minutes from home for great breakfasts or lunches
Lovely environment and great coffee and menu set in an orchard with chickens only 15 minutes from the cottage.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Blossoms Cafe
10 recommandé par les habitants
Lovely environment and great coffee and menu set in an orchard with chickens only 15 minutes from the cottage.
25 minutes travel from the cottage.
43 recommandé par les habitants
The Tasting Shed
609 State Hwy 16
43 recommandé par les habitants
25 minutes travel from the cottage.
For the BEST Thai in Auckland. 20 minutes from the cottage.
Thai Peninsula Restaurant
301 Lincoln Road
For the BEST Thai in Auckland. 20 minutes from the cottage.
Unique setting with playground for children indoor outdoor setting.The Tasting Shed caters for lunch and dinner with a wide selection of craft beer. It has plenty for the children to do and has a lovey outdoor setting suited for hot summer days with inside seating for the winter. 20 minutes from the cottage.
94 recommandé par les habitants
Hallertau Brewery
1171 Coatesville Riverhead Hwy
94 recommandé par les habitants
Unique setting with playground for children indoor outdoor setting.The Tasting Shed caters for lunch and dinner with a wide selection of craft beer. It has plenty for the children to do and has a lovey outdoor setting suited for hot summer days with inside seating for the winter. 20 minutes from the cottage.
5 minutes drive check for opening days
Swanson Returned Services Association
663 Swanson Rd
5 minutes drive check for opening days
For the best salads and quiches eat in or take out great for vegetarians. A 20 minutes drive from the cottage.
The Green Grocer
80c Main Rd
For the best salads and quiches eat in or take out great for vegetarians. A 20 minutes drive from the cottage.
For unique vegetarian vegan food be prepared to wait for a seat if you go at a busy time. 25 minutes from the cottage.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Little Bird Kitchen
Ponsonby Road
28 recommandé par les habitants
For unique vegetarian vegan food be prepared to wait for a seat if you go at a busy time. 25 minutes from the cottage.
If your looking for really fresh fish go to Tobys they sell wet fish and takeaways. If you see a fish you would like they will gut it and cook it for you while you wait. 10 minutes from the cottage.
Toby's Seafood
3 Red Hills Road
If your looking for really fresh fish go to Tobys they sell wet fish and takeaways. If you see a fish you would like they will gut it and cook it for you while you wait. 10 minutes from the cottage.

Sightseeing

Auckland icon and Casino a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
597 recommandé par les habitants
Sky Tower
Victoria Street West
597 recommandé par les habitants
Auckland icon and Casino a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
Only 20 minutes drive and Motat is around the corner
382 recommandé par les habitants
Auckland Zoo
382 recommandé par les habitants
Only 20 minutes drive and Motat is around the corner
Set in the Auckland Domain with the Auckland Museum within walking distance take some bread and feed the ducks.
69 recommandé par les habitants
Domain Wintergardens
Wintergarden Road
69 recommandé par les habitants
Set in the Auckland Domain with the Auckland Museum within walking distance take some bread and feed the ducks.
The information centre is only 20 minutes from the cottage set in the Waitakere ranges it has lots of resource's and a lovely walk and viewing platform which you can see Auckland.
111 recommandé par les habitants
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
300 Scenic Dr
111 recommandé par les habitants
The information centre is only 20 minutes from the cottage set in the Waitakere ranges it has lots of resource's and a lovely walk and viewing platform which you can see Auckland.
A trip to the Downtown terminal will take you to the city waterfront. Its best to travel by train as parking is expensive. From here you can take many ferry trips to Auckland's nearby islands or catch the bus to your chosen destination. The train will take approximately 40 mins to arrive at the down town station.
164 recommandé par les habitants
Downtown Ferry Terminal station
Quay Street
164 recommandé par les habitants
A trip to the Downtown terminal will take you to the city waterfront. Its best to travel by train as parking is expensive. From here you can take many ferry trips to Auckland's nearby islands or catch the bus to your chosen destination. The train will take approximately 40 mins to arrive at the down town station.

Parks & Nature

This is set on our West coast beach with black sand its a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
76 recommandé par les habitants
Muriwai Gannet Colony
428 Motutara Rd
76 recommandé par les habitants
This is set on our West coast beach with black sand its a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
Amazing black sand surf beach with amazing views. Our most renown surf beach an hours drive from the cottage. ALWAYS swim between the flags. A 45 minute drive from the cottage.
229 recommandé par les habitants
Piha
229 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing black sand surf beach with amazing views. Our most renown surf beach an hours drive from the cottage. ALWAYS swim between the flags. A 45 minute drive from the cottage.
Our local beach if you like waves but ALWAYS SWIM in the patrolled areas as can be very dangerous. Only 20 minutes drive black sand surf beach and stream for the little ones to paddle with live music on a Saturday night during summer and a food caravan.
106 recommandé par les habitants
Bethells Beach
106 recommandé par les habitants
Our local beach if you like waves but ALWAYS SWIM in the patrolled areas as can be very dangerous. Only 20 minutes drive black sand surf beach and stream for the little ones to paddle with live music on a Saturday night during summer and a food caravan.
Botanic gardens and Museum all in one place a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
250 recommandé par les habitants
Auckland Domain
Park Road
250 recommandé par les habitants
Botanic gardens and Museum all in one place a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
A must see if your into gardens and its free.
99 recommandé par les habitants
Auckland Botanic Gardens
102 Hill Rd
99 recommandé par les habitants
A must see if your into gardens and its free.
Close safe family friendly beach and picnic area only 20 minutes from the cottage.
66 recommandé par les habitants
Point Chevalier Beach
Harbour View Road
66 recommandé par les habitants
Close safe family friendly beach and picnic area only 20 minutes from the cottage.
If your into bike this is a must go. You can hire if you don't have your own suitable for all ages. A 30 minute drive from the cottage.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Woodhill Mountain Bike Park
Restall Road
48 recommandé par les habitants
If your into bike this is a must go. You can hire if you don't have your own suitable for all ages. A 30 minute drive from the cottage.
Thermal hot pools with slide a 45 minute drive from the cottage.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Parakai Springs
150 Parkhurst Rd
39 recommandé par les habitants
Thermal hot pools with slide a 45 minute drive from the cottage.
Only 20 minutes drive from the cottage.
Cascade Falls
Only 20 minutes drive from the cottage.

Entertainment & Activities

This is amazing set in the tree tops a climbing experience suitable for all ages a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
Situated in the same location as the zoo. Free for gold card holders.
197 recommandé par les habitants
Museum of Transport and Technology
805 Great N Rd
197 recommandé par les habitants
Situated in the same location as the zoo. Free for gold card holders.
Only 10 minutes drive has animal park rides crystal mine and cafe
23 recommandé par les habitants
Crystal Mountain
80 Candia Rd
23 recommandé par les habitants
Only 10 minutes drive has animal park rides crystal mine and cafe
This is an amazing experience for all ages. Set it the forest a climbing experience it the tree tops. This is positioned right next to the bike park and has picnic tables you can cross to the bike park if you want a coffee or food its a 45 minute drive from the cottage.
29 recommandé par les habitants
Tree Adventures [BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL]
29 recommandé par les habitants
This is an amazing experience for all ages. Set it the forest a climbing experience it the tree tops. This is positioned right next to the bike park and has picnic tables you can cross to the bike park if you want a coffee or food its a 45 minute drive from the cottage.
A theme park in Manukau about 45 minutes from the cottage.
138 recommandé par les habitants
Rainbow's End
2 Clist Cres
138 recommandé par les habitants
A theme park in Manukau about 45 minutes from the cottage.
Our local heated under cover pool with slide and sauna pools with diving boards only 15 minutes from the cottage.
18 recommandé par les habitants
West Wave Pool
20 Alderman Dr
18 recommandé par les habitants
Our local heated under cover pool with slide and sauna pools with diving boards only 15 minutes from the cottage.
If your heading to downtown Auckland Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is only a 10 minute car trip. Its located on the waterfront or better still catch the bus and don't worry about parking. This is entertainment for the whole family.
228 recommandé par les habitants
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
23 Tamaki Dr
228 recommandé par les habitants
If your heading to downtown Auckland Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium is only a 10 minute car trip. Its located on the waterfront or better still catch the bus and don't worry about parking. This is entertainment for the whole family.

Arts & Culture

Art gallery showing local artists work a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
Situated in our main Auckland centre a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
606 recommandé par les habitants
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street East
606 recommandé par les habitants
Situated in our main Auckland centre a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
Art gallery showing local artists work a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Lopdell Precinct
418 Titirangi Rd
21 recommandé par les habitants
Art gallery showing local artists work a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
While here visit the Winter Gardens and feed the ducks a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
787 recommandé par les habitants
Auckland War Memorial Museum
787 recommandé par les habitants
While here visit the Winter Gardens and feed the ducks a 30 minute drive from the cottage.

Shopping

Our newest local shopping Mall which is growing all the time a 15 minute drive from the cottage.
48 recommandé par les habitants
NorthWest Shopping Centre
7 Fred Taylor Dr
48 recommandé par les habitants
Our newest local shopping Mall which is growing all the time a 15 minute drive from the cottage.
For all your food fruit and vegetables. You will drive past this large shop just before you arrive at the Cottage it is best value for money and has almost everything you will need its a 10 minute drive from the cottage.
28 recommandé par les habitants
PAK'nSAVE
28 recommandé par les habitants
For all your food fruit and vegetables. You will drive past this large shop just before you arrive at the Cottage it is best value for money and has almost everything you will need its a 10 minute drive from the cottage.
The Warehouse Westgate
Fernhill Drive

Essentials

Our local Superette caters for most things.Close just a few minutes drive to Swanson.
Ponderosa Superette
704 Swanson Rd
Our local Superette caters for most things.Close just a few minutes drive to Swanson.
Just 5 minutes drive this is a small supermarket.
8 recommandé par les habitants
FreshChoice Ranui
433 Swanson Rd
8 recommandé par les habitants
Just 5 minutes drive this is a small supermarket.
Best value for all your food needs a 10 minute drive from the cottage.
28 recommandé par les habitants
PAK'nSAVE
28 recommandé par les habitants
Best value for all your food needs a 10 minute drive from the cottage.