Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Delicious Asian fusion food a walk along the beach away. Will have to call to book as it is very popular.
22 locals recommend
Tok Tok
129 Hurstmere RdDelicious Asian fusion food a walk along the beach away. Will have to call to book as it is very popular.
Casual for lunches/dinners. Yum salads and chicken.
8 locals recommend
Bird On A Wire - Fortieth & Hurstmere
40 Hurstmere RdCasual for lunches/dinners. Yum salads and chicken.
Super-good burgers. Also FISH Fish which is fish burgers. Fries are crispy.
19 locals recommend
Burger Burger Takapuna
40 Hurstmere RdSuper-good burgers. Also FISH Fish which is fish burgers. Fries are crispy.
Super-good, cakes, biscuits and slices. In the walkway by Bird on a Wire.
Bluebells Cakery - Takapuna
40 Hurstmere RdSuper-good, cakes, biscuits and slices. In the walkway by Bird on a Wire.
Great menu and coffee. In the commercial area in Takapuna close to The Spencer on Byron.
6 locals recommend
Honey Cafe
12 Huron StGreat menu and coffee. In the commercial area in Takapuna close to The Spencer on Byron.
Cafe, restaurant. Very good coffee. Always busy and well-staffed. Gorgeous views over Takapuna Beach. highly recommend.
148 locals recommend
Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeCafe, restaurant. Very good coffee. Always busy and well-staffed. Gorgeous views over Takapuna Beach. highly recommend.
Asian fusion meals. Cocktails are good too. Probably the place I have visited most for meals in Takapuna.
20 locals recommend
Madam Woo
486 Lake RdAsian fusion meals. Cocktails are good too. Probably the place I have visited most for meals in Takapuna.
Arty community on an island in the Hauraki Gulf. Catch a ferry from Devonport across and visit the many cafes and restaurants. Idyllic location.
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdArty community on an island in the Hauraki Gulf. Catch a ferry from Devonport across and visit the many cafes and restaurants. Idyllic location.
Drinks & Nightlife
Outdoor covered area in an atrium. Comfy couches, heaters, drinks and restaurant.
34 locals recommend
The Commons
21 Hurstmere RdOutdoor covered area in an atrium. Comfy couches, heaters, drinks and restaurant.
Parks & Nature
Cliff walk after Long-Bay beach. Amazing views across the Hauraki Gulf.
64 locals recommend
Long Bay Regional Park
Beach RoadCliff walk after Long-Bay beach. Amazing views across the Hauraki Gulf.
Has World War 2 tunnels throughout the hill that is North Head. Views across to Auckland and out across the islands in the Gulf, a perfect spot to see the whole of Auckland.
85 locals recommend
North Head
Has World War 2 tunnels throughout the hill that is North Head. Views across to Auckland and out across the islands in the Gulf, a perfect spot to see the whole of Auckland.
Arts & Culture
Art Galleries and gift shops. Also Devonport Chocolates which are heaven.
224 locals recommend
Devonport
Art Galleries and gift shops. Also Devonport Chocolates which are heaven.
Essentials
Hauraki Corner Countdown
367 Lake RdSmall grocery store within walking distance.
Getting Around
Closest big bus station, bus stops are along Lake road at the end of Ewen street and on Edmond road if you are going into Auckland City. Timetables are online at MAXX.
10 locals recommend
Stop B Akoranga Bus Station
Closest big bus station, bus stops are along Lake road at the end of Ewen street and on Edmond road if you are going into Auckland City. Timetables are online at MAXX.