Ajit’s Local Guidebook
Sightseeing
Waikowhai coastal walkway offers 10km of stunning scenery along the Manukau harbour. Short hour long walks to different bays are available, or if you are feeling energetic walk the whole track one way in 5 hours at low tide.
Waikowhai Park
8 Waikowhai RdWaikowhai coastal walkway offers 10km of stunning scenery along the Manukau harbour. Short hour long walks to different bays are available, or if you are feeling energetic walk the whole track one way in 5 hours at low tide.
The volcanic cone pa of Mt Roskill, known to Maori as Puketāpapa, meaning flat-topped hill, was occupied from around 1450 AD. Now this little mountain offers walks, views, an annual kite festival, and many more local events.
Pukewīwī/Puketāpapa/Mount Roskill
1109 Dominion RdThe volcanic cone pa of Mt Roskill, known to Maori as Puketāpapa, meaning flat-topped hill, was occupied from around 1450 AD. Now this little mountain offers walks, views, an annual kite festival, and many more local events.
Great easy walking tracks in two-thirds regenerating native forest and one-third grassland.
Craigavon Park
86 Kinross StGreat easy walking tracks in two-thirds regenerating native forest and one-third grassland.
Neighbourhoods
A short drive or bus ride from the house, Dominion Road is famous for it's mix of delicious Asian eateries. There are also a range of interesting shops to browse.
Dominion Road
Dominion RoadA short drive or bus ride from the house, Dominion Road is famous for it's mix of delicious Asian eateries. There are also a range of interesting shops to browse.
Sandringham is know for it's delicious Indian eateries and shops, including the family owned vegetarian restaurant, Mumbai Chat, which sells traditional delicious Indian street food and regional dishes. Our Airbnb guests are invited to enjoy a meal at a 10% discount as part of our hospitality to you.
8 locals recommend
Sandringham
Sandringham is know for it's delicious Indian eateries and shops, including the family owned vegetarian restaurant, Mumbai Chat, which sells traditional delicious Indian street food and regional dishes. Our Airbnb guests are invited to enjoy a meal at a 10% discount as part of our hospitality to you.
Food scene
Our vegetarian Indian family restaurant has long been a popular cheap eat in the local food scene dishing up a range of traditional vegetarian and vegan Indian street food and regional dishes. We welcome our Airbnb guests to enjoy a 10% discount when dining with us.
Mumbai Chaat
71 Kitchener RdOur vegetarian Indian family restaurant has long been a popular cheap eat in the local food scene dishing up a range of traditional vegetarian and vegan Indian street food and regional dishes. We welcome our Airbnb guests to enjoy a 10% discount when dining with us.
Amenities
Countdown Lynfield
570 Hillsborough RdThis is the nearest local supermarket.
Unichem Roskill Village Pharmacy
1490 Dominion Rd ExtRoskill Village Laundromat
1251 Dominion RdMarket
Tuesdays and Fridays 7:30am-1pm. A local community market in Sandringham providing fresh fruit and vegetable produce, hot food, clothing, accessories, locksmith services and more!
Wesley Market
Tuesdays and Fridays 7:30am-1pm. A local community market in Sandringham providing fresh fruit and vegetable produce, hot food, clothing, accessories, locksmith services and more!
Titirangi Village Market is the best market in Auckland to find a present, get all your foodie treats, check out the newest art and crafters' work. New stalls every month, 140 stalls inside and out. Held on the last Sunday of every month, in the heart of Titirangi. 15 minute drive from the house.
14 locals recommend
Titirangi War Memorial Hall
500 S Titirangi RdTitirangi Village Market is the best market in Auckland to find a present, get all your foodie treats, check out the newest art and crafters' work. New stalls every month, 140 stalls inside and out. Held on the last Sunday of every month, in the heart of Titirangi. 15 minute drive from the house.
The Avondale Sunday market is New Zealand’s biggest one day market and the oldest running market. This multicultural market has products and food from all over the pacific and Asian continents, and excels in great deals in vegetables and fruit and car boot items.
21 locals recommend
Avondale Market
2 Ash StThe Avondale Sunday market is New Zealand’s biggest one day market and the oldest running market. This multicultural market has products and food from all over the pacific and Asian continents, and excels in great deals in vegetables and fruit and car boot items.
Leisure / Sports
Maungakiekie Golf Club
5 Anita AveCameron Pool and Leisure Centre
53 Arundel StMargaret Griffen Park
16 Griffen Park RdLynfield Youth & Leisure Centre managed by YMCA
16-18 Griffen Park Rd