Lise’s guidebook
Food scene
Great little Cafe that serves great coffee, breakfast and lunch. They have a popular weekday, all day breakfast special for $10. ( 3 to choose from.)
Many locals gather here to have a quick bite or coffee.
8 locals recommend
Piknic Cafe
82 Beach RdGreat little Cafe that serves great coffee, breakfast and lunch. They have a popular weekday, all day breakfast special for $10. ( 3 to choose from.)
Many locals gather here to have a quick bite or coffee.
Great combination of shopping, many restaurants, pubs and entertainment. Great beachfront area with 3 restaurants, a park and a stunning beach. Very popular destination.
101 locals recommend
Takapuna
Great combination of shopping, many restaurants, pubs and entertainment. Great beachfront area with 3 restaurants, a park and a stunning beach. Very popular destination.
Fantastic restaurant with great hosts. Good Greek vibe with mixture of Italian and Greek dishes. Try get a booking on Tuesdays when they have a $22 special on all Pasta's and Pizza's. BYO for wine on Tuesdays as well.
9 locals recommend
El Greco - Greek Italian Eatery
1 1The EsplanadeFantastic restaurant with great hosts. Good Greek vibe with mixture of Italian and Greek dishes. Try get a booking on Tuesdays when they have a $22 special on all Pasta's and Pizza's. BYO for wine on Tuesdays as well.
Sightseeing
Great protected beach with reserve. Very popular with families and young kids, as there is a playground there as well. popular for picnics.
8 locals recommend
Castor Bay Beach Reserve
7 The EsplanadeGreat protected beach with reserve. Very popular with families and young kids, as there is a playground there as well. popular for picnics.
Milford reserve has the Milford Marina one side, and the Milford Beach on the other side. Great for a morning or afternoon walk.
Great views out to Rangitoto Island
8 locals recommend
Auckland
90-92 Bay StreetMilford reserve has the Milford Marina one side, and the Milford Beach on the other side. Great for a morning or afternoon walk.
Great views out to Rangitoto Island
Great historic village, with plenty to eat and see. You can also catch the Ferry across to Auckland City or to Waiheke Island from here. If you are energetic then walk up Mt Victoria for an amazing view of the city, or go visit the Naval Museum if of interest.
6 locals recommend
Devonport Beach
King Edward ParadeGreat historic village, with plenty to eat and see. You can also catch the Ferry across to Auckland City or to Waiheke Island from here. If you are energetic then walk up Mt Victoria for an amazing view of the city, or go visit the Naval Museum if of interest.
Great place to get away to for the day. You can catch a ferry from Devonport or Auckland City. Rent a car or scooter on the island, or make use of the many taxi's. Plenty to see on the island so do some studying on what you want to see before you go. Plenty of wineries, breweries, restaurants and beaches to visit.
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdGreat place to get away to for the day. You can catch a ferry from Devonport or Auckland City. Rent a car or scooter on the island, or make use of the many taxi's. Plenty to see on the island so do some studying on what you want to see before you go. Plenty of wineries, breweries, restaurants and beaches to visit.