Guidebook for Takapuna
Food Scene
Little & Friday — Belmont
232 Ponsonby RoadFantastic food, and coffee
Mexico Takapuna
4 The StrandGreat mexican food and margarita's! Go there alot - very tasty.
I love a great burger and in my opinion Burger Burger are the best!
19 locals recommend
Burger Burger Takapuna
40 Hurstmere RdI love a great burger and in my opinion Burger Burger are the best!
Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeGreat gelato, food and coffee - all with a stunning view
Tok Tok
129 Hurstmere RdThe Blue Breeze Inn
Madam Woo
486 Lake RdJam Organic Cafe
33-45 Hurstmere RdStreet Organics
1 Byron AveLittle King Café
132 Kitchener RdGlenfield Night Market
48 Downing StDepot
86 Federal StGreat chicken and salad take away or casual dining
8 locals recommend
Bird On A Wire - Fortieth & Hurstmere
40 Hurstmere RdGreat chicken and salad take away or casual dining
Big Tikka
458 Lake RdExcellent Indian - eat in or take away
Shopping
Shore City Shopping Centre
56 Anzac StFashion shopping
On every Sunday 6am till 12 - great for fresh fruit, veges, flowers, yummy breads and pastries, honey, fresh fish and meat, bric a brac and more
56 locals recommend
Takapuna Markets
17 Anzac StOn every Sunday 6am till 12 - great for fresh fruit, veges, flowers, yummy breads and pastries, honey, fresh fish and meat, bric a brac and more
Milford Centre
24 Milford RdSmall shopping mall with great fashion shops and supermarket.
NZ made gifts, contemporary NZ made jewellery, Kiwiana and quirky, designer homewares and art.
The Lab Eatery
132 Hurstmere RdNZ made gifts, contemporary NZ made jewellery, Kiwiana and quirky, designer homewares and art.
New Zealand designed pieces including wall art, prints, ceramics, jewellery, homewares, and more.
Creative & Brave Takapuna- Formerly Texan Art Schools
New Zealand designed pieces including wall art, prints, ceramics, jewellery, homewares, and more.
Repertoire Takapuna
Takapuna LandingNew Zealand designed and made women's fashion.
STORM
24 Milford RdNew Zealand designed and made women's fashion.
Life For Men
31 Hurstmere RdMen's clothing, shoes and accessories
The Warehouse Milford
24 Milford RdParks & Nature
Lake Pupuke
Feed the ducks
Magnificent views of the Auckland City skyline and the Waitemata Harbour
41 locals recommend
Mount Victoria
Magnificent views of the Auckland City skyline and the Waitemata Harbour
Stunning beach. Surfing, boogie boarding, swimming and Bush walks.
70 locals recommend
Tawharanui Regional Park
1181 Takatu RdStunning beach. Surfing, boogie boarding, swimming and Bush walks.
Takapuna Beach
Muriwai Beach
458 Motutara Rd Amazing sunsets.
Sightseeing
Beautiful old houses from the turn of the 19th century. Great art shops. Take the ferry over to the city. Get fish and chips and eat them at the top of Mount Victoria and enjoy the view.
224 locals recommend
Devonport
Beautiful old houses from the turn of the 19th century. Great art shops. Take the ferry over to the city. Get fish and chips and eat them at the top of Mount Victoria and enjoy the view.
North Head Historical Reserve is considered to be the most significant historical coastal defence site in New Zealand.
26 locals recommend
Maungaūika/North Head Historic Reserve
18 Takarunga RoadNorth Head Historical Reserve is considered to be the most significant historical coastal defence site in New Zealand.
Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestWynyard Quarter
Everything Else
Stunning bird sanctary island run by volunters. Enjoy New Zealand bush the way the way it was before possoms, weasels and stouts were introduced. Well worth the trip.
122 locals recommend
Tiritiri Matangi Island
Stunning bird sanctary island run by volunters. Enjoy New Zealand bush the way the way it was before possoms, weasels and stouts were introduced. Well worth the trip.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local pub. Good food, entertainment and a good mix of ages. A popular place to watch the rugby.
37 locals recommend
The Elephant Wrestler
138 Hurstmere RdGreat local pub. Good food, entertainment and a good mix of ages. A popular place to watch the rugby.
A lovely courtyard where you can order drinks and food two great restaurants.
34 locals recommend
The Commons
21 Hurstmere RdA lovely courtyard where you can order drinks and food two great restaurants.
Headquarters
103 Customs St WDr Rudi's Rooftop Brewing Co.
204 Quay StChapel Bar & Bistro
147 Ponsonby RdCaretaker
Britomart PlaceGypsy Tea Room
455 Richmond RdClassic Comedy & Bar
321 Queen StEssentials
I E Produce
1 Barrys Point RdOrganic Grocery store. Health foods
The Source Bulk Foods Milford
129 Kitchener RdWide range of bulk health foods
Life Pharmacy
56 Anzac StChemist/drug store
Takapuna Kiwibank
51 Hurstmere RdNew Zealand Drycleaners
46 Mokoia RdHauraki Corner Countdown
367 Lake RdCountdown Takapuna
10 Barry's Point Road