Guidebook for Auckland

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Guidebook for Auckland

Food Scene

Located right near the water and Takapuna beach/boat ramp, enjoy beautiful views while sipping a delicious coffee or one of their amazing ice cream flavors!
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Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The Promenade
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Located right near the water and Takapuna beach/boat ramp, enjoy beautiful views while sipping a delicious coffee or one of their amazing ice cream flavors!
Right in the middle of Takapuna, enjoy a bite to eat and some drinks at the Elephant Wrestler!
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The Elephant Wrestler
138 Hurstmere Rd
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Right in the middle of Takapuna, enjoy a bite to eat and some drinks at the Elephant Wrestler!
Grab a margarita and some tacos for a delicious dinner, or lunch, any day of the week! Located close to Takapuna Beach.
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Mexico Takapuna
4 The Strand
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Grab a margarita and some tacos for a delicious dinner, or lunch, any day of the week! Located close to Takapuna Beach.

Parks & Nature

The Takapuna Boat Ramp is at one corner of the expansive Takapuna Beach and is a good landing spot to explore the beach from. There is a parking lot just above it, shared by the Takapuna Beach Cafe.
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Takapuna Beach Boat Ramp
16 The Promenade
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The Takapuna Boat Ramp is at one corner of the expansive Takapuna Beach and is a good landing spot to explore the beach from. There is a parking lot just above it, shared by the Takapuna Beach Cafe.
Take a walk around the stunning Lake Pupuke, just a 10 minute walk from us, and enjoy the fresh air and local flora and fauna of New Zealand!
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Lake Pupuke
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Take a walk around the stunning Lake Pupuke, just a 10 minute walk from us, and enjoy the fresh air and local flora and fauna of New Zealand!
Hike a volcano! Take the ferry from the Downtown Pier to Rangitoto Island, a dormant volcano, and hike to the top (about 1 hour). The hike is suitable for most levels of fitness and offers stunning views back across the harbor to Auckland city and beyond. You can spot Rangitoto Island from Takapuna Beach.
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Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
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Hike a volcano! Take the ferry from the Downtown Pier to Rangitoto Island, a dormant volcano, and hike to the top (about 1 hour). The hike is suitable for most levels of fitness and offers stunning views back across the harbor to Auckland city and beyond. You can spot Rangitoto Island from Takapuna Beach.

Shopping

A super cute little boutique offering gorgeous, unique pieces.
Tosca and Salome
2 The Strand
A super cute little boutique offering gorgeous, unique pieces.

Sightseeing

Opened in 1997, the Sky Tower is the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere and is part of the SkyCity complex which includes bars/restaurants, a casino, a theatre, two hotels, and shopping. Take a ride to the top for the view or have a romantic dinner at Orbit 360 Dining (reservations essential).
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Torre Sky
Victoria Street West
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Opened in 1997, the Sky Tower is the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere and is part of the SkyCity complex which includes bars/restaurants, a casino, a theatre, two hotels, and shopping. Take a ride to the top for the view or have a romantic dinner at Orbit 360 Dining (reservations essential).

Essentials

Countdown has everything you need and is super close...within walking distance if you're without a car (15 minutes).
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Countdown Takapuna
10 Barry's Point Road
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Countdown has everything you need and is super close...within walking distance if you're without a car (15 minutes).

Entertainment & Activities

Cinema within walking distance.
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Berkeley Takapuna
34 Anzac St
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Cinema within walking distance.

Arts & Culture

The PumpHouse is a former water pumping station located on the shore of Lake Pupuke that was converted into a theatre and arts center in the 1970s.
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The PumpHouse Theatre
2a Manurere Ave
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The PumpHouse is a former water pumping station located on the shore of Lake Pupuke that was converted into a theatre and arts center in the 1970s.