Pam's Guidebook
Food Scene
Scrunchy Millers - Real Fruit Ice Cream & Gelato
1 Shakespeare RoadDelicious!
Monthien Restaurant
142 Kitchener RdConsistently good Thai food
PYM's of Milford
154 Kitchener RoadFriendly local bar with tasty sliders and amazing prawn cocktail
City dining in the suburbs, for a special meal and top notch service
Stanley Avenue Wine Bar & Bistro
City dining in the suburbs, for a special meal and top notch service
The Don Milford
1 Milford RdCosy Japanese restaurant
Bunty's
Burgers, bites and beer. Casual dining
Dear Friends Cafe
Great brunch, coffee and service - check out the cabinet food!
Milford Beach Pizza
Khu Khu Milford
Asian style Vegan restaurant
Sightseeing
Another small family friendly beach about 20 mins walk up Beach Rd or 5 mins by car. There is a short cut walking track at top of hill down to reserve and beach. For more exercise and panoramic views continue up to Kennedy Park which was an important Maori Pa site and an observation post during WWII
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Castor Bay Beach Reserve
7 The EsplanadeAnother small family friendly beach about 20 mins walk up Beach Rd or 5 mins by car. There is a short cut walking track at top of hill down to reserve and beach. For more exercise and panoramic views continue up to Kennedy Park which was an important Maori Pa site and an observation post during WWII
Gorgeous small beach halfway along Milford - Takapuna coastal walk. As walkway partially closed due to ongoing dispute between landowner and Auckland Council it is best to access the beach via Minehaha Avenue
Thorne Bay
Gorgeous small beach halfway along Milford - Takapuna coastal walk. As walkway partially closed due to ongoing dispute between landowner and Auckland Council it is best to access the beach via Minehaha Avenue
Tranquil freshwater lake in volcanic crater between Milford and Takapuna. Lots of open park space, swans and native bush. Popular with kayakers and check out the windsurfers on a breezy day
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Lake Pupuke
Tranquil freshwater lake in volcanic crater between Milford and Takapuna. Lots of open park space, swans and native bush. Popular with kayakers and check out the windsurfers on a breezy day
Beautiful walk uphill from northern end of Castor Bay. Stunning views, historic pa site, WW11 observation point and children's playground. As of Feb 2023 unfortunately the steps down to beach are closed due to cyclone damage.
J.F Kennedy Memorial Park
139 Beach RdBeautiful walk uphill from northern end of Castor Bay. Stunning views, historic pa site, WW11 observation point and children's playground. As of Feb 2023 unfortunately the steps down to beach are closed due to cyclone damage.
Essentials
New World Milford
141 Kitchener Rd10 -15 mins walk
10mins walk for wide variety of clothing and shoe stores, Countdown Supermarket, fresh fruit and veges and Life Pharmacy
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Milford Centre
24 Milford Rd10mins walk for wide variety of clothing and shoe stores, Countdown Supermarket, fresh fruit and veges and Life Pharmacy
The Booklover
Cosy little store with wonderful books, gift ideas and cards
The Hairdresser Milford
Reasonably priced and can highly recommend Hannah Pettit for cut and colour
Countdown Milford
143 Kitchener RdSupermarket inside the Mall
Greens
Fresh fruit and veges inside Mall