Guidebook for Whangaparaoa
Parks & Nature
Take a ferry over to Rangitoto Island then hop on a bus to take you to the top for a magnificent view.
280 locals recommend
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Take a ferry over to Rangitoto Island then hop on a bus to take you to the top for a magnificent view.
Take a ferry ride over to Tiri Tiri Matangi Island then explore the many walking tracks over the island and check out the thriving wildlife of birds. The entire island is an open wildlife sanctuary. Check out the historical lighthouse built in 1864, the oldest working lighthouse n New Zealand. If it is a lovely day don't forget to take your swimmers.
122 locals recommend
Tiritiri Matangi Island
Take a ferry ride over to Tiri Tiri Matangi Island then explore the many walking tracks over the island and check out the thriving wildlife of birds. The entire island is an open wildlife sanctuary. Check out the historical lighthouse built in 1864, the oldest working lighthouse n New Zealand. If it is a lovely day don't forget to take your swimmers.
A great place to walk or ride a bike - the route is 7.6 km. Mostly flat and sealed, there is lighting and signs along the way.
18 locals recommend
Te Ara Tahuna Estuary Cycleway and Walkway
214E Hibiscus Coast HwyA great place to walk or ride a bike - the route is 7.6 km. Mostly flat and sealed, there is lighting and signs along the way.
Explore the park with it's beaches and many walking tracks
126 locals recommend
Shakespear Regional Park
1501 Whangaparaoa RdExplore the park with it's beaches and many walking tracks
Essentials
Convenient and handy for grabbing some supplies and also wine and beer.
11 locals recommend
Four Square Gulf Harbour
160 Harbour Village DrConvenient and handy for grabbing some supplies and also wine and beer.
Getting Around
Take the ferry to Auckland City - a leisurely 50 minute commute
There is also another ferry available from the same location which goes to Tiri Tiri Matangi Island
7 locals recommend
Ferry Terminal - Gulf Harbour station
Take the ferry to Auckland City - a leisurely 50 minute commute
There is also another ferry available from the same location which goes to Tiri Tiri Matangi Island
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy a game of golf on this International Gulf Course which has some pretty awesome views out over the Hauraki Gulf, there is also café on site.
29 locals recommend
Gulf Harbour Country Club
180 Gulf Harbour DrEnjoy a game of golf on this International Gulf Course which has some pretty awesome views out over the Hauraki Gulf, there is also café on site.
Shopping
Westfield Albany
219 Don McKinnon DrLarge shopping mall approx. 30 minutes drive from Whangaparaoa
Kiwi Car Wash
719 Whangaparaoa RdSmall shopping mall with a variety of shops