Guidebook for Auckland

Clare & Dirk
Clare & Dirk
Guidebook for Auckland

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A freshwater lake, great for swimming, accessed by high sand dunes on one side, or walk along the stream. A beautiful picnic spot.
16 locals recommend
Lake Wainamu
16 locals recommend
A freshwater lake, great for swimming, accessed by high sand dunes on one side, or walk along the stream. A beautiful picnic spot.

Sightseeing

Classic rugged West Coast black sand beach. Listed as one of the 100 places to see before you die.
18 locals recommend
Whatipu Beach
18 locals recommend
Classic rugged West Coast black sand beach. Listed as one of the 100 places to see before you die.
A Loop walk track features mature Kauri, beautiful Fairy Falls andviews to Auckland.
16 locals recommend
Fairy Falls Track
16 locals recommend
A Loop walk track features mature Kauri, beautiful Fairy Falls andviews to Auckland.
Full of information about the local area, tracks, flora & fauna, history. Has a nature trail across the road
112 locals recommend
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
300 Scenic Dr
112 locals recommend
Full of information about the local area, tracks, flora & fauna, history. Has a nature trail across the road
Bethells Beach Carpark has a funky caravan cafe, open on weekends in the summer and autumn, with music on Friday nights, a great atmosphere.
106 locals recommend
Bethells Beach
106 locals recommend
Bethells Beach Carpark has a funky caravan cafe, open on weekends in the summer and autumn, with music on Friday nights, a great atmosphere.

Parks & Nature

It's the Wild West Coast, beautiful and rugged, great sunsets, beautiful walks, and dinner at the surf club overlooking the beach.
229 locals recommend
Piha
229 locals recommend
It's the Wild West Coast, beautiful and rugged, great sunsets, beautiful walks, and dinner at the surf club overlooking the beach.
Take the Comans - Ahu Ahu circuit track from Watchman Rd Karekare. A stunning coastal walk between Karekare and Piha, takes about 2hours.
17 locals recommend
Karekare
17 locals recommend
Take the Comans - Ahu Ahu circuit track from Watchman Rd Karekare. A stunning coastal walk between Karekare and Piha, takes about 2hours.

Arts & Culture

Often has interesting exhibitions
62 locals recommend
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery
420 Titirangi Rd
62 locals recommend
Often has interesting exhibitions

Food Scene

Nice Decor, several different areas to choose from. Turkish food.
74 locals recommend
Deco Eatery Cafe
418 Titirangi Rd
74 locals recommend
Nice Decor, several different areas to choose from. Turkish food.
Casual, night time space, can just go for drinks, and if there is a game of footy on, they'll bring out the TV.
20 locals recommend
iTi
421 Titirangi Rd
20 locals recommend
Casual, night time space, can just go for drinks, and if there is a game of footy on, they'll bring out the TV.
Good food.
13 locals recommend
Park Road Kitchen
120 Park Rd
13 locals recommend
Good food.
Good in Summer, they have a nice courtyard to sit in.
14 locals recommend
Stripe Cafe
521 S Titirangi Rd
14 locals recommend
Good in Summer, they have a nice courtyard to sit in.
Good prices, good Indian food
Handi Tandoori Cuisine
421b Titirangi Road
Good prices, good Indian food
Good food, friendly atmosphere.
35 locals recommend
The Hardware Cafe
404 S Titirangi Rd
35 locals recommend
Good food, friendly atmosphere.
Excellent food, these people are caterers.
13 locals recommend
Vevo
400 Titirangi Rd
13 locals recommend
Excellent food, these people are caterers.
If you want a pizza, they're good, but a bit expensive
24 locals recommend
Hell Pizza
160 Symonds St
24 locals recommend
If you want a pizza, they're good, but a bit expensive

Essentials

Has most things, and is reasonably priced
9 locals recommend
New World Green Bay
64 Godley Rd
9 locals recommend
Has most things, and is reasonably priced