Ana’s guidebook

Ana
Ana’s guidebook

Sightseeing

beautiful spots and things to do.
40 min drive. Nice walk, great views. Walk to the beach. This is the northern head of the entrance to the Manukau Harbour. Walk to the caves. The road is slow and windy. Swimming not recommended.
18 locals recommend
Whatipu Beach
18 locals recommend
40 min drive. Nice walk, great views. Walk to the beach. This is the northern head of the entrance to the Manukau Harbour. Walk to the caves. The road is slow and windy. Swimming not recommended.
30 min ferry from downtown. Island life in the Hauraki Gulf. Wineries. Beaches. Sculpture Trail. Jazz festival. We love Onetangi.
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka Rd
407 locals recommend
30 min ferry from downtown. Island life in the Hauraki Gulf. Wineries. Beaches. Sculpture Trail. Jazz festival. We love Onetangi.
4.5 hr ferry. 'Untouched' NZ in the Hauraki Gulf. Amazing birdlife. Great walks. Old school lifestyle. Climb to the summit of Hirakimata. Remote beaches. Off the grid. Night sky.
Great Barrier Island
4.5 hr ferry. 'Untouched' NZ in the Hauraki Gulf. Amazing birdlife. Great walks. Old school lifestyle. Climb to the summit of Hirakimata. Remote beaches. Off the grid. Night sky.
25 min ferry from downtown. Volcanic exploration. Recommend only on a clear day for visibility at the top of the volcano cone.
280 locals recommend
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
280 locals recommend
25 min ferry from downtown. Volcanic exploration. Recommend only on a clear day for visibility at the top of the volcano cone.
10 min ferry from downtown. Great views around the Waitemata harbour and to Rangitoto Island and a nice walk around the north head mountain. Ferrying to Devonport and walking along the waterfront and up the hill is a nice day trip. It's a historical site with WWII tunnels and gun placements at the entrance to the Waitemata harbour. Good views back to the city and eastern bays.
85 locals recommend
North Head
85 locals recommend
10 min ferry from downtown. Great views around the Waitemata harbour and to Rangitoto Island and a nice walk around the north head mountain. Ferrying to Devonport and walking along the waterfront and up the hill is a nice day trip. It's a historical site with WWII tunnels and gun placements at the entrance to the Waitemata harbour. Good views back to the city and eastern bays.
10 min drive. Advice on local walking tracks that are open. Good elevated views across the Waitakere dams and to both harbours. Information on local flora and fauna. Historical information about the area.
111 locals recommend
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
300 Scenic Dr
111 locals recommend
10 min drive. Advice on local walking tracks that are open. Good elevated views across the Waitakere dams and to both harbours. Information on local flora and fauna. Historical information about the area.

Local shops

A gift shop with quality NZ items, mostly locally made. Great for souvenirs and sending things home.
8 locals recommend
Gecko In The Village
400 Rangiwai Rd
8 locals recommend
A gift shop with quality NZ items, mostly locally made. Great for souvenirs and sending things home.
Titirangi Village Market. Last Sunday of each month. 500 Sth Titirangi rd, in the carpark next to Library.
34 locals recommend
Titirangi
34 locals recommend
Titirangi Village Market. Last Sunday of each month. 500 Sth Titirangi rd, in the carpark next to Library.

Family fun

A good playground with a nice restaurant and a kids theatre show. In Henderson.
10 locals recommend
Whoa! Studios
14 Henderson Valley Rd
10 locals recommend
A good playground with a nice restaurant and a kids theatre show. In Henderson.

Food scene

Sushi, juices, cooked meals, bone broth.
9 locals recommend
Soy & Ginger
416 Titirangi Rd
9 locals recommend
Sushi, juices, cooked meals, bone broth.
Restaurant with middle eastern flavours and a cocktail bar.
74 locals recommend
Deco Eatery Cafe
418 Titirangi Rd
74 locals recommend
Restaurant with middle eastern flavours and a cocktail bar.
street food - check out facebook French Bay Brunch/Street Food/Dinner
13 locals recommend
French Bay Beach
13 locals recommend
street food - check out facebook French Bay Brunch/Street Food/Dinner
fish and chips and takeaways.
Laingholm Takeaways
1 Western Rd
fish and chips and takeaways.
Best closest Indian restaurant and takeaways.
16 locals recommend
Little India
142 W Coast Rd
16 locals recommend
Best closest Indian restaurant and takeaways.
local Turkish food - eat in or take out.
7 locals recommend
Village Kebab
423 Titirangi Rd
7 locals recommend
local Turkish food - eat in or take out.
Titirangi Medical Centre
2 Rangiwai Rd
35 locals recommend
The Hardware Cafe
404 S Titirangi Rd
35 locals recommend

Arts and Culture

Titirangi rd. includes art gallery, Lopdell House, Flicks Cinema, and gallery shop. Viewing area on top floor.
61 locals recommend
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery
420 Titirangi Rd
61 locals recommend
Titirangi rd. includes art gallery, Lopdell House, Flicks Cinema, and gallery shop. Viewing area on top floor.
in Henderson.
16 locals recommend
Corban Estate Arts Centre
2 Mount Lebanon Ln
16 locals recommend
in Henderson.

Sightseeing near Laingholm.

30 min drive. Very popular West coast surf beach. We recommend you always swim between the flags and don't go in above your waist. South Piha - walk to the Gap at low tide. Visit Murray food truck in summer. North Piha - walk to Kitekite falls.
145 locals recommend
Piha
145 locals recommend
30 min drive. Very popular West coast surf beach. We recommend you always swim between the flags and don't go in above your waist. South Piha - walk to the Gap at low tide. Visit Murray food truck in summer. North Piha - walk to Kitekite falls.
25 min drive. Beautiful west coast beach and waterfall. Quieter than Piha. Take care if swimming and stay in the shallows.
17 locals recommend
Karekare
17 locals recommend
25 min drive. Beautiful west coast beach and waterfall. Quieter than Piha. Take care if swimming and stay in the shallows.
40 min drive. Enjoy a lovely walk on the beach. In the summer Bethels Cafe is open with live music. Swim between the flags and stay in the shallows. This location has appeared in a lot of TV shows, films and music videos.
106 locals recommend
Bethells Beach
106 locals recommend
40 min drive. Enjoy a lovely walk on the beach. In the summer Bethels Cafe is open with live music. Swim between the flags and stay in the shallows. This location has appeared in a lot of TV shows, films and music videos.

Activities

Woodhill Forest near Muriwai Beach area.
29 locals recommend
Tree Adventures [BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL]
29 locals recommend
Woodhill Forest near Muriwai Beach area.
White water rafting experience in South Auckland.
20 locals recommend
Vector Wero Whitewater Park
770 Great South Rd
20 locals recommend
White water rafting experience in South Auckland.
hire an electric bike in the City and ride along Tamaki Drive to Saint Heliers passing Okahu Bay and Mission Bay.
Tamaki Drive
Tamaki Drive
hire an electric bike in the City and ride along Tamaki Drive to Saint Heliers passing Okahu Bay and Mission Bay.