Parks & Nature
Quiet beach, shallow, view out over long bay cliffs. Shortest walk from our place.
8 locals recommend
Arkles Bay
Quiet beach, shallow, view out over long bay cliffs. Shortest walk from our place.
Large beach, good for walks. Has kids play ground & football fields. In summer there is a raft to swim out to and play on. Popular boat ramp. Fish and chip shop across the road. Get dinner and sit on the beach. No lifeguards but rarely any surf or current. Safe for kids.
Stanmore Bay Road
Stanmore Bay RoadLarge beach, good for walks. Has kids play ground & football fields. In summer there is a raft to swim out to and play on. Popular boat ramp. Fish and chip shop across the road. Get dinner and sit on the beach. No lifeguards but rarely any surf or current. Safe for kids.
Shopping
Small but has a range of shops. The Warehouse (cheap department store similar to Wallmart) is located there outside the mall.
20 locals recommend
Kiwi Car Wash
719 Whangaparaoa RdSmall but has a range of shops. The Warehouse (cheap department store similar to Wallmart) is located there outside the mall.