Guidebook for Auckland
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A beautiful nature reserve & wetland with fabulous views of the sandspit & estuary.
Walk along the estuary edge & through native bush, where you will observe shore & wading birds wandering freely .
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Tahuna Torea
West Tamaki RoadA beautiful nature reserve & wetland with fabulous views of the sandspit & estuary.
Walk along the estuary edge & through native bush, where you will observe shore & wading birds wandering freely .
A local park where you can temporarily escape the city & stroll through pasture & grazing cattle!!
The paths are asphalt or gravel. The park is quiet exposed & offers great views of the city.
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Churchill Park
336 Riddell RdA local park where you can temporarily escape the city & stroll through pasture & grazing cattle!!
The paths are asphalt or gravel. The park is quiet exposed & offers great views of the city.
Ladies Bay Beach
The local nudey rudey beach :-)
Probably the most popular city beach - but not as good as St Heliers if you ask me!
Great if you like lots of people around and aren't fussy about what you have for dinner.
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Mission Bay
Probably the most popular city beach - but not as good as St Heliers if you ask me!
Great if you like lots of people around and aren't fussy about what you have for dinner.
Arts & Culture
The nearest cinema to home - a short bus ride away or a 40-50 minute walk along the waterfront.
The cinema is licensed & has a bar, so you can enjoy a wine while you watch the latest blockbuster.
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Berkeley Mission Bay
85 Tamaki DrThe nearest cinema to home - a short bus ride away or a 40-50 minute walk along the waterfront.
The cinema is licensed & has a bar, so you can enjoy a wine while you watch the latest blockbuster.
Sightseeing
Take an underwater aquarium journey to see a diverse range of aquatic life up close.
On display are the biggest stingray species, NZ's large collection of sharks, penguins, jellyfish & much more.
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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
23 Tamaki DrTake an underwater aquarium journey to see a diverse range of aquatic life up close.
On display are the biggest stingray species, NZ's large collection of sharks, penguins, jellyfish & much more.
Food Scene
Some of the best seaside dining in the city.
The bistro serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. There are no bookings but if its busy, you can take a walk along the beach while you wait.
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Saint Heliers Bay Cafe & Bistro
387 Tamaki DrSome of the best seaside dining in the city.
The bistro serves breakfast, lunch & dinner. There are no bookings but if its busy, you can take a walk along the beach while you wait.
One of the most popular cafes in the eastern suburbs & an easy 30 minutes stroll from home along the waterfront.
Its located right across the road from the beach - open from early morning to 4pm.
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Cafe on Kohi
237 Tamaki DrOne of the most popular cafes in the eastern suburbs & an easy 30 minutes stroll from home along the waterfront.
Its located right across the road from the beach - open from early morning to 4pm.
8 Maheke St
8 Maheke StreetThe best ice creams - 1 minute walk from the beach!!
On of my favourite local spots for dinner. Great food with el fresco dining if you like, just across the road from the beach.
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La Vista Cafe & Restaurant
417 Tamaki DrOn of my favourite local spots for dinner. Great food with el fresco dining if you like, just across the road from the beach.
Drinks & Nightlife
The St Heliers "local". A great place to relax & have a drink after a waterfront walk.
Very informal but with top quality dining.
425 Tamaki Dr
425 Tamaki DriveThe St Heliers "local". A great place to relax & have a drink after a waterfront walk.
Very informal but with top quality dining.
Shopping
Shopping, shopping and more shopping!! You can catch a bus to Newmarket almost right outside my house.
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Newmarket
Shopping, shopping and more shopping!! You can catch a bus to Newmarket almost right outside my house.
Voted Auckland’s Best Food Market by Metro Magazine, La Cigale French Market is held 8.00-1.30pm Saturday 9.00-1.30pm & Sunday. The Market is inspired by the wonderful food markets found in France.
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La Cigale French Market
Voted Auckland’s Best Food Market by Metro Magazine, La Cigale French Market is held 8.00-1.30pm Saturday 9.00-1.30pm & Sunday. The Market is inspired by the wonderful food markets found in France.
A rural market with fantastic foods and home-made NZ wares. Make it, bake it, create it. Tinkers, tailors & traders.
Happens on the first Sunday of every month except January.
12 Mahoenui Valley Rd
A rural market with fantastic foods and home-made NZ wares. Make it, bake it, create it. Tinkers, tailors & traders.
Happens on the first Sunday of every month except January.
Up market shopping strip with lots of great cafes & dining.
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Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby RoadUp market shopping strip with lots of great cafes & dining.
Essentials
182 Apirana Ave
182 Apirana AvenueNearest supermarket and cheapest in New Zealand!!
Eastridge
New World supermarket and a small range of shops.