Chateau Le Beau
Sightseeing
Fernglen Gardens
36 Kauri Road5 min walk from Airbnb. Native gardens
Native bush walk which leads to Soldiers bay beach. Nice beach to swim or sightsee. Tracks around the domain.
Kauri Point Domain
Native bush walk which leads to Soldiers bay beach. Nice beach to swim or sightsee. Tracks around the domain.
Le Roys Bush
212 Onewa Roadhttps://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Roys_Bush,_Auckland
Kauri Point Centennial Park
David Beattie Placehttps://www.nzsugar.co.nz/corporate/about-nz-sugar/history-nz-sugar/
20 locals recommend
Chelsea Sugar (NZ Sugar Company Ltd)
100 Colonial Roadhttps://www.nzsugar.co.nz/corporate/about-nz-sugar/history-nz-sugar/
Food scene
Fine dining bistro. One of Auckland’s best and my personal favourite. Bookings essential. 3.5km from Airbnb.
https://www.engineroom.net.nz
28 locals recommend
The Engine Room
115 Queen StFine dining bistro. One of Auckland’s best and my personal favourite. Bookings essential. 3.5km from Airbnb.
https://www.engineroom.net.nz
Moxie Restaurant
82 Hinemoa StJoses Cantina
12-14 Birkenhead AvenueDelicious! Try the chimichanga & the churros
Mulan
243 Hinemoa StreetIncredible food. Our favourite restaurant in the village.
Great pizzas/pastas! Delivery, pick up or dine in.
https://www.blitzapizza.co.nz
11 locals recommend
Blitza Pizza
9 Birkenhead AveGreat pizzas/pastas! Delivery, pick up or dine in.
https://www.blitzapizza.co.nz
The Tearooms Cafe and Eatery
12 Birkdale RoadClose to accomodation . Nice menu and coffee
OTT patisserie
2 Birkenhead AveFrench patisserie - delicious.
https://ottpatisserie.co.nz
Fika with Me
5 Birkenhead AveGreat brunch
Bungalo Cafe
96 Mokoia RdGood coffee in relaxed setting
Sugar at Chelsea Bay
100 Colonial RdDONBURIMONO Japanese Food
6 Kilham AvenueGood takeaway option on UberEats. Nice food.
Health & Beauty
One of Auckland’s premier barber shops - located in the CBD.
https://www.facebook.com/parisbarber.nz/
www.parisbarber.com
Cutting Crew
23 Shortland StreetOne of Auckland’s premier barber shops - located in the CBD.
https://www.facebook.com/parisbarber.nz/
www.parisbarber.com
Maria gives the best massages & beauty treatments in town! I’ve been going here for over 7 years now, she is awesome.
Located in Torbay, approx 20km away.
https://www.labellavita.co.nz
La Bella Vita Beauty Therapy
1022 Beach RoadMaria gives the best massages & beauty treatments in town! I’ve been going here for over 7 years now, she is awesome.
Located in Torbay, approx 20km away.
https://www.labellavita.co.nz
Neighbourhoods
Located on the North Shore, Auckland. Birkenhead is typically lush with native bush, close to the ocean and has a warm community feel. The village has many great eateries and bars. Highbury Shopping Centre is located in Birkenhead. It includes 600 carparks and 25 retailers, including a Countdown supermarket.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birkenhead,_New_Zealand
14 locals recommend
Birkenhead
Located on the North Shore, Auckland. Birkenhead is typically lush with native bush, close to the ocean and has a warm community feel. The village has many great eateries and bars. Highbury Shopping Centre is located in Birkenhead. It includes 600 carparks and 25 retailers, including a Countdown supermarket.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birkenhead,_New_Zealand
Traveler advice
What to pack
What to pack
Walking shoes in case you’d like to try one of the local walks, Sunscreen a must in our climate, Mosquito repellent if you are planning on dining alfresco - being in the bush means mozzies.