Guidebook for Auckland

Janice
Guidebook for Auckland

Food Scene

The Takapuna Beach Café is located just in front of the cottage and has great coffee, food, and ice cream!
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Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The Promenade
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The Takapuna Beach Café is located just in front of the cottage and has great coffee, food, and ice cream!
AWESOME food! El Humero is Columbian style BBQ and highly recommended.
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El Humero
40 Hurstmere Rd
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AWESOME food! El Humero is Columbian style BBQ and highly recommended.
Great drinks, tacos, and ambience! We suggest the fried chicken...it's SO good.
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Mexico Takapuna
4 The Strand
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Great drinks, tacos, and ambience! We suggest the fried chicken...it's SO good.
Asian fusion...make a reservation for this spot as it is almost always busy!
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Tok Tok
129 Hurstmere Rd
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Asian fusion...make a reservation for this spot as it is almost always busy!

Sightseeing

Take the ferry from the city or Devonport across to Rangitoto Island (a dormant volcano) for a quick hike and enjoy some of the best views you can find, once you reach the top!
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Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
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Take the ferry from the city or Devonport across to Rangitoto Island (a dormant volcano) for a quick hike and enjoy some of the best views you can find, once you reach the top!
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Torre Sky
Victoria Street West
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Shopping, restaurants, views in Auckland Central! Just 15 minutes from Takapuna.
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Viaduct Harbour Avenue
Viaduct Harbour Avenue
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Shopping, restaurants, views in Auckland Central! Just 15 minutes from Takapuna.

Parks & Nature

This is the best beach on the north shore. Takapuna Beach is surrounded by shops, restaurants, and cafes so when you're done swimming and sun-bathing you can head straight for a drink in your togs!
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Takapuna Beach
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This is the best beach on the north shore. Takapuna Beach is surrounded by shops, restaurants, and cafes so when you're done swimming and sun-bathing you can head straight for a drink in your togs!
There is a walking trail that goes around Lake Pupuke...a sunken volcano turned lake!
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Lake Pupuke
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There is a walking trail that goes around Lake Pupuke...a sunken volcano turned lake!
Beautiful scenery and hikes for all levels and ages.
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Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
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Beautiful scenery and hikes for all levels and ages.
A 45-minute drive from Takapuna but well worth it for the rugged landscapes and views. Hike up Lion Rock or just take a walk along the coast.
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Piha
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A 45-minute drive from Takapuna but well worth it for the rugged landscapes and views. Hike up Lion Rock or just take a walk along the coast.

Arts & Culture

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The PumpHouse Theatre
2a Manurere Ave
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Centro Bruce Mason
The Promenade
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Essentials

Countdown is the closest full-size grocery store near the cottage. However, if you are just looking for a few essentials, the shops and pharmacies along Hurstmere Road will work!
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Countdown Takapuna
10 Barry's Point Road
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Countdown is the closest full-size grocery store near the cottage. However, if you are just looking for a few essentials, the shops and pharmacies along Hurstmere Road will work!

Entertainment & Activities

Within walking distance of the cottage!
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Berkeley Takapuna
34 Anzac St
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Within walking distance of the cottage!
Take the ferry from Auckland Central to Waiheke Island to spend the day touring vineyards, beaches, and shops! Best saved for a sunny or mild weather day. Look into booking a wine tour or taking your car across on the car ferry.
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Waiheke Island
25 Karaka Rd
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Take the ferry from Auckland Central to Waiheke Island to spend the day touring vineyards, beaches, and shops! Best saved for a sunny or mild weather day. Look into booking a wine tour or taking your car across on the car ferry.

Drinks & Nightlife

Good drinks, food, location...and they often have live music!
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The Elephant Wrestler
138 Hurstmere Rd
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Good drinks, food, location...and they often have live music!
Mac's Hurstmere Road Brew Bar has a great vibe with good food and beer, too! Enjoy music from the courtyard or dining area.
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Hurstmere Road Brew Bar
134 Hurstmere Rd
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Mac's Hurstmere Road Brew Bar has a great vibe with good food and beer, too! Enjoy music from the courtyard or dining area.