Exploring Auckland's West Coast
Beaches
Great for catching waves. Hire a board at the Piha Surf School and remember to take shoes with - the black sand gets hot!
Grab a pizza and craft beer at the Piha Cafe across from the campground.
229 locals recommend
Piha
Great for catching waves. Hire a board at the Piha Surf School and remember to take shoes with - the black sand gets hot!
Grab a pizza and craft beer at the Piha Cafe across from the campground.
Pack a picnic and take a drive out to Cornwallis for a day of swimming in the Manukau and long walks on the beach.
6 locals recommend
Cornwallis
Pack a picnic and take a drive out to Cornwallis for a day of swimming in the Manukau and long walks on the beach.
Take Scenic Drive out towards Piha and turn off to Karekare beach and waterfall.
12 locals recommend
Karekare Falls
Take Scenic Drive out towards Piha and turn off to Karekare beach and waterfall.
French Bay Beach
Perfect for a quick swim or paddle.
A day at the beach or a hike along the coastline. This is one of Auckland's most beautiful beaches.
Te Henga (Bethells Beach)
A day at the beach or a hike along the coastline. This is one of Auckland's most beautiful beaches.
Another gorgeous surf beach. And the location of a huge gannet colony where you can birdwatch all day.
89 locals recommend
Muriwai Beach
458 Motutara RdAnother gorgeous surf beach. And the location of a huge gannet colony where you can birdwatch all day.
Sightseeing
Go for a hike from the Arataki Visitors centre down the Hilary track, which links up with the Slip Track and Beveridge Track, which loops back to the Centre. Grab a delicious Danish ice cream at the Centre viewpoint.
111 locals recommend
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
300 Scenic DrGo for a hike from the Arataki Visitors centre down the Hilary track, which links up with the Slip Track and Beveridge Track, which loops back to the Centre. Grab a delicious Danish ice cream at the Centre viewpoint.
Our local community art gallery. Grab a coffee and breakfast next door at Deco Cafe.
61 locals recommend
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery
420 Titirangi RdOur local community art gallery. Grab a coffee and breakfast next door at Deco Cafe.
Just Plane Interesting
99 Parrs Cross RdAn awesome little shop to wander around: www.justplaininteresting.co.nz
A bit further away, take the train to Britomart and explore the city centre on E-Scooters. Visit the maritime museum and do some shopping on Queen Street.
223 locals recommend
Viaduct Basin
A bit further away, take the train to Britomart and explore the city centre on E-Scooters. Visit the maritime museum and do some shopping on Queen Street.
Zaberriworld
340 Riverhead RdStrawberry picking in season
Crystal Mountain
80 Candia RdAn interesting place to visit if you are into crystals
Parakai Springs
150 Parkhurst RdA bit of a drive out if you are looking to relax at the pool
Vertical Adventures Glen Eden
5 Waikaukau RdA climbing gym not too far from us
Kiwi Valley Farm Park
308 Henderson Valley RdFun with the kids at a farm park
Paradice Ice Skating
150 Lansford CresA day or night on the ice
Hike, bike, paddle
Head all the way out on Huia Road to Whatipu beach and caves. You can also park at the Huia Museum and walk up to the Karamatura Falls for a swim.
Whatipu Caves
Head all the way out on Huia Road to Whatipu beach and caves. You can also park at the Huia Museum and walk up to the Karamatura Falls for a swim.
Lake Wainamu
On your way to Bethells Beach, stop at the lake for a paddle.
Woodhill Mountain Bike Park
Restall RoadA great place to get out with the mountain bike
Tree Adventures [BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL]
A day of acro-branching and getting up high
Events
On the last Sunday of each month, the Titirangi Village Market is held in the car park of the library. Lots of cool local and artisanal products and food trucks.
14 locals recommend
Titirangi War Memorial Hall
500 S Titirangi RdOn the last Sunday of each month, the Titirangi Village Market is held in the car park of the library. Lots of cool local and artisanal products and food trucks.
The Hollywood Avondale
20 St Georges RdCatch an old school movie
Glen Eden Playhouse Theatre
15 Glendale RdCheck their website for plays and productions currently running
Catch a local theatre production at the Titirangi Theatre. Check website for bookings
Titirangi Theatre
Catch a local theatre production at the Titirangi Theatre. Check website for bookings
Food scene
Hallertau Brewery
1171 Coatesville Riverhead HwyGrab a few pints of local craft beer with some lunch
Soljans Estate Winery
366 State Hwy 16A wine tour in Kumeu to sample the local tipple.
Woodlands Park Burgers
295 Huia RoadOur go-to take out for burgers
Whatever you feel like, Street Feast probably has it. An awesome selection of food truck style eateries. Take-away or eat on the deck outside.
Street Feast NZ
490 South Titirangi RoadWhatever you feel like, Street Feast probably has it. An awesome selection of food truck style eateries. Take-away or eat on the deck outside.
A local favourite. Sit outside with a coffee and soak up the sun while watching village life go by.
35 locals recommend
The Hardware Cafe
404 S Titirangi RdA local favourite. Sit outside with a coffee and soak up the sun while watching village life go by.
Soy & Ginger
416 Titirangi RdOur favourite place for lunchtime Sushi.
La Rosa Restaurant
16 Captain Scott RdLooking for Italian food. Make sure to book ahead.
Soul Batter-Fish & Chips
421A Titirangi RoadHighly recommended for fish and chips and their burgers are amazing too.
Cielito Lindo Cafe & Taqueria
14 The ConcourseBest Mexican food in Auckland
Thomas' Cup
120 Park RoadA local favourite
Tobys Pizzeria
120 Park RoadStunning little pub with excellent food.
iTi
421 Titirangi RdAwesome little tapas restaurant for after work drinks and bites
Ceramco Park Bakery
1 Withers RdJust a short walk for a hot pie and cold coke
When the craving for dumplings arises - Mr Zhou's is the go-to!
18 locals recommend
Mr Zhou’s Dumplings
3130 Great N RdWhen the craving for dumplings arises - Mr Zhou's is the go-to!
Little India
142 W Coast RdGreat Indian food just up the road in Glen Eden
Services
If you're staying a while and need to get clothes cleaned and dried, this is the nearest laundromat (coin operated). Just around the corner from the Gled Eden Library, next to the $2 shop.
Glen Eden Laundromat 24/7 Self service
If you're staying a while and need to get clothes cleaned and dried, this is the nearest laundromat (coin operated). Just around the corner from the Gled Eden Library, next to the $2 shop.
Our local bottle store where you can pick up a good bottle of wine or craft beer on tap
8 locals recommend
Titirangi Village Wine & Spirits
402 Titirangi RdOur local bottle store where you can pick up a good bottle of wine or craft beer on tap
FreshChoice Glen Eden
142 W Coast RdOur local supermarket
PAK'nSAVE Henderson
Alderman DriveFor lower price groceries
SuperValue Titirangi
429 Titirangi RdAnother local grocery store
LynnMall
3058 Great N RdNeed to do a bit of shopping - Lynn Mall is our local
For all your courier and postal needs - the ladies at Titirangi NZ Post are awesome
NZ Post Shop Titirangi
408 Titirangi RdFor all your courier and postal needs - the ladies at Titirangi NZ Post are awesome
Waitakere Hospital
55-75 Lincoln RdThe nearest hospital
White Cross Healthcare New Lynn
2144-2146 Great North RoadTo see a GP or for any medical needs.
Westview Pharmacy
Our nearest pharmacy
NZ Police
3092 Great North RoadOur nearest police station
GAS Kaurilands
2 Kaurilands RoadNearest petrol station
To catch the train - you can park at this free Park 'n Ride behind the big apartment block. Drive over the tracks and first left to the end of that road.
Glen Eden Park & Ride
16 Waikumete RoadTo catch the train - you can park at this free Park 'n Ride behind the big apartment block. Drive over the tracks and first left to the end of that road.