Everything Else
Best swimming beach on the peninsula and a lovely wide beach to go for a walk. Only 300 meters from residence.
Polkinghornes Bay
Best swimming beach on the peninsula and a lovely wide beach to go for a walk. Only 300 meters from residence.
Beach, picnic areas and large playground. Across the Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Center. Only 500 meters from residence.
6 locals recommend
Stanmore Bay Beach
Vipond RoadBeach, picnic areas and large playground. Across the Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Center. Only 500 meters from residence.
Rata Reserve
164 Brightside RdNice to go for a walk and see the pukeko birds
Great walks passing a waterfall, through native bush, farmland and beaches. Hear and see native birds in this pest free park.
126 locals recommend
Shakespear Regional Park
1501 Whangaparaoa RdGreat walks passing a waterfall, through native bush, farmland and beaches. Hear and see native birds in this pest free park.
Bird sanctuary, catch a ferry from Gulf Harbour to admire this beautiful island and its native inhabitants.
122 locals recommend
Tiritiri Matangi Island
Bird sanctuary, catch a ferry from Gulf Harbour to admire this beautiful island and its native inhabitants.
Ferry to bird sanctuary Tiritiri Matangi Island and Auckland City Center
18 locals recommend
Gulf Harbour
Ferry to bird sanctuary Tiritiri Matangi Island and Auckland City Center
BP
701 Whangaparaoa RdGas station
Z - Manly - Service Station
934 Whangaparaoa RdGas station
Entertainment & Activities
Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre
159 Brightside RdPool and Leisure Center
HOYTS Hibiscus Coast
6 Link CresShopping
Kiwi Car Wash
719 Whangaparaoa RdSupermarket, diverse shops, coffee shops and bar/restaurant.
719 Whangaparaoa Rd
Pharmacy
Little local market with arts and crafts, homemade jams, woodworks etc. Cafe on site. Sundays from 10am to 2pm.
Yogi's Bar and Eatery
132 Pinecrest DrLittle local market with arts and crafts, homemade jams, woodworks etc. Cafe on site. Sundays from 10am to 2pm.
Food Scene
3/151 Brightside Rd
151 Brightside RoadBest Fish & Chips Shop, enjoy on the beach across the road (Stanmore Bay Beach).
6 Main St
6 Main StreetRestaurant and Bar, live music and shows.
Jambalaya Eatery
49 Rawhiti RdGreat food and atmosphere
www.southernkitchen.co.nz
Maison Thai Restaurant
54 Rawhiti RoadGreat food, service and atmosphere.
www.maisonthai.co.nz
54 Rawhiti Rd
Coffee, lunch, baking, smoothies etc
54-56 Rawhiti Rd
Italian popup restaurant
7/49 Rawhiti Rd
49 Rawhiti RoadWinner of Cafe of the Year Award in 2014
Two Spoons
1 Wade River RdFresh good quality food and drinks.
Fresh and good quality food and drinks. Wide selection of sweet treats that are glutenfree, dairy free and refined sugar free.
The Link Cafe
17 Link CresFresh and good quality food and drinks. Wide selection of sweet treats that are glutenfree, dairy free and refined sugar free.
Very good Indian cuisine (also take-away) and wonderful fusion a la carte menu. Nice atmosphere.
Paprika
195 Brightside RdVery good Indian cuisine (also take-away) and wonderful fusion a la carte menu. Nice atmosphere.
Essentials
Countdown
Whangaparaoa RoadGroceries
707 Whangaparaoa Rd
Wide range of organic fruit and veges
New World
580 Whangaparaoa RdPAK'nSAVE
20 Hibiscus Coast HwyDrinks & Nightlife
Manly Bar & Grill
49 Rawhiti RdRestaurant and bar
Arts & Culture
Whangaparāoa Library
9 Main StLibrary, magazine swap, local information
Tenpin Bowling
14 Link CresTenpin Bowling