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Parks & Nature
An easy 5-10 minute walk (head down Wheturangi Road, turn right up Renown Ave and cut through behind the Tennis Club and up to Cornwall Park entrance)
155 locals recommend
Cornwall Park
Green Lane WestAn easy 5-10 minute walk (head down Wheturangi Road, turn right up Renown Ave and cut through behind the Tennis Club and up to Cornwall Park entrance)
A short (but steep) walk to the top of this extinct volcano and walk around the rim. Only 5-10 minutes away.
Te Kōpuke/Tītīkōpuke/Mount St John
35 Mount St John AveA short (but steep) walk to the top of this extinct volcano and walk around the rim. Only 5-10 minutes away.
Great playground for the younger kids with space to run around. Enter via Griffin Ave (driving) or via the walkway from Market Rd.
Griffin Reserve
11 Griffin AvenueGreat playground for the younger kids with space to run around. Enter via Griffin Ave (driving) or via the walkway from Market Rd.
Essentials
Open 6am-midnight, 7 days a week. You need to take your own bags, as they are plastic bag free. You can purchase a paper bag (20c) or fabric bag ($1) during your shop. Pharmacy inside (open 9am-8pm)
48 locals recommend
Countdown Greenlane
326 Great South RdOpen 6am-midnight, 7 days a week. You need to take your own bags, as they are plastic bag free. You can purchase a paper bag (20c) or fabric bag ($1) during your shop. Pharmacy inside (open 9am-8pm)
Getting Around
Greenlane Train Station - ensure you cross Green Lane West road at the traffic lights as you cannot cross the road as you head towards the roundabout/motorway.
18 locals recommend
Greenlane station
Greenlane Train Station - ensure you cross Green Lane West road at the traffic lights as you cannot cross the road as you head towards the roundabout/motorway.
Food Scene
Sierra Cafe
167 Great South RdClosest option for the shortest walk
Great food selection and interesting decor - check out the fake flower wall out the back.
11 locals recommend
Hello Friends + Allies
93 Great South RdGreat food selection and interesting decor - check out the fake flower wall out the back.
The Abbey Bar & Kitchen
510 Great South RdNew Zealand Cuisine in a nice atmosphere.
McDonald's Greenlane
356 Great South RdOpen 24 hours, drive through, kids playground and McCafe.
Amazing Yum Cha at lunch time (best to book ahead, as it's always busy). They cater for both Chinese and NZ tastes, and once you sit down the food arrives instantly - just don't be afraid to say 'no' if you don't want something!
19 locals recommend
Grand Park Chinese Seafood Restaurant
GATE B Alexandra ParkAmazing Yum Cha at lunch time (best to book ahead, as it's always busy). They cater for both Chinese and NZ tastes, and once you sit down the food arrives instantly - just don't be afraid to say 'no' if you don't want something!
Eve's pantry has been here for over 60 years and has evolved into a bakery cafe - with baked goods (pies, sausage rolls), sandwiches, cakes and now espresso coffee plus a sit down area and lots of goodies to tempt your taste buds.
8 locals recommend
Eves Pantry
399 Manukau RdEve's pantry has been here for over 60 years and has evolved into a bakery cafe - with baked goods (pies, sausage rolls), sandwiches, cakes and now espresso coffee plus a sit down area and lots of goodies to tempt your taste buds.
Family restaurant and bar, views of the horse trotting race track (ensure you book if there is racing scheduled check https://www.alexandrapark.co.nz/racing/racing-calendar/)
16 locals recommend
Lone Star Cafe & Bar
270 Oteha Valley RdFamily restaurant and bar, views of the horse trotting race track (ensure you book if there is racing scheduled check https://www.alexandrapark.co.nz/racing/racing-calendar/)
Entertainment & Activities
Check http://www.asbshowgrounds.co.nz/whats-on/ to see if there is an event or exhibition on while you are visiting - there are regular options from home shows, car shows, pet shows, circus and amusements etc.
21 locals recommend
ASB Showgrounds
217 Green Ln WCheck http://www.asbshowgrounds.co.nz/whats-on/ to see if there is an event or exhibition on while you are visiting - there are regular options from home shows, car shows, pet shows, circus and amusements etc.
Local boutique movie theatre (two screens), enjoy a glass of wine with your movie! Check the schedule at www.lido.co.nz
38 locals recommend
Lido Cinema
427 Manukau RdLocal boutique movie theatre (two screens), enjoy a glass of wine with your movie! Check the schedule at www.lido.co.nz
Tennis courts are only open to members, but they have a free rebound wall outside the club (you'll need to supply your own racket/balls). You can access this via the walkway at the end of Renown Ave.
Campbell Park Tennis Club
197 Green Ln WTennis courts are only open to members, but they have a free rebound wall outside the club (you'll need to supply your own racket/balls). You can access this via the walkway at the end of Renown Ave.
Sightseeing
Amazing 360 degree views of Auckland. Around 20-30 minutes walk to the top from our home (walk up Renown Ave and cut through the walkway behind the tennis club). You can also drive and park at the base (no vehicle access to the top). Watch the sunrise or sunset.
279 locals recommend
One Tree Hill
670 Manukau RdAmazing 360 degree views of Auckland. Around 20-30 minutes walk to the top from our home (walk up Renown Ave and cut through the walkway behind the tennis club). You can also drive and park at the base (no vehicle access to the top). Watch the sunrise or sunset.