Maria’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Popular beach with shop fronts, Sunday Markets and of course, the beach. Recommend going on a sunny Sunday as the on street parking is free.
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Takapuna Beach
Popular beach with shop fronts, Sunday Markets and of course, the beach. Recommend going on a sunny Sunday as the on street parking is free.
Take a ferry ride to Waiheke Island and explore the vineyards, many beaches or walking tracks available. Nice for a day trip out.
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Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdTake a ferry ride to Waiheke Island and explore the vineyards, many beaches or walking tracks available. Nice for a day trip out.
Take a day trip to Piha Surf Beach. Experience the black sand and surf. Take care in the surf and swim between the flags where possible. Nearby walking tracks are available.
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Piha
Take a day trip to Piha Surf Beach. Experience the black sand and surf. Take care in the surf and swim between the flags where possible. Nearby walking tracks are available.
Take a walk up the volcanic cone/Mount Victoria to have great views of Auckland. Explore the local shops and area or even catch a ferry to Auckland CBD.
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Devonport
Take a walk up the volcanic cone/Mount Victoria to have great views of Auckland. Explore the local shops and area or even catch a ferry to Auckland CBD.
Surf beach, about a 40 minute drive from Auckland. Stop by the vineyards on the way (in Kumeu) or fresh fruit ice cream shops. Visit the Gannet Colony when in season or walk the endless black sand beach or take a surf lesson.
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Muriwai Gannet Colony
428 Motutara RdSurf beach, about a 40 minute drive from Auckland. Stop by the vineyards on the way (in Kumeu) or fresh fruit ice cream shops. Visit the Gannet Colony when in season or walk the endless black sand beach or take a surf lesson.
Great Westfield Shopping mall. Very useful for those rainy days where you'll prefer to shop, watch a movie, relax in a cafe or do all of it! Closest major Westfield, located in Albany (driving distance).
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Westfield Albany
219 Don McKinnon DrGreat Westfield Shopping mall. Very useful for those rainy days where you'll prefer to shop, watch a movie, relax in a cafe or do all of it! Closest major Westfield, located in Albany (driving distance).
Food scene
The local amenities area to assist with most of your items, shopping, general store, butcher etc.
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Birkenhead
The local amenities area to assist with most of your items, shopping, general store, butcher etc.
Large Westfield Shopping centre with your everyday essentials, cinemas and supermarkets. Good for those rainy days when shopping indoors as it is largely covered.
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Westfield Albany
219 Don McKinnon DrLarge Westfield Shopping centre with your everyday essentials, cinemas and supermarkets. Good for those rainy days when shopping indoors as it is largely covered.
Check out a heritage building with an on-site Cafe. Busy during the weekends so plan your trip. Located close to the property (driving distance).
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Chelsea Sugar (NZ Sugar Company Ltd)
100 Colonial RoadCheck out a heritage building with an on-site Cafe. Busy during the weekends so plan your trip. Located close to the property (driving distance).
Neighbourhoods
Dominion Road is known for it's variety of Asian restaurants. Great for families or to experience something different.
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Dominion Road
Dominion RoadDominion Road is known for it's variety of Asian restaurants. Great for families or to experience something different.
The central city, where you can find almost anything. Close to food places, high-end shopping, sporting arenas and the Sky City Casino/Sky Tower.
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Auckland CBD
The central city, where you can find almost anything. Close to food places, high-end shopping, sporting arenas and the Sky City Casino/Sky Tower.