Sightseeing
Extremely pretty drive with amazing scenic look out. Perfect for Picnic. But beware of Sheep faeces. Bring a mat with you!
Mahurangi West
Extremely pretty drive with amazing scenic look out. Perfect for Picnic. But beware of Sheep faeces. Bring a mat with you!
Anchor Bay
Very pretty beach. Difficult drive but once you get there, it's so worth it!
Parks & Nature
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdGreat wineries, beautiful beaches and artistic community.
The bay to bay walk from here to Takapuna is absolutely lovely. Low tide only though.
20 locals recommend
Mairangi Bay Beach
Montrose TerraceThe bay to bay walk from here to Takapuna is absolutely lovely. Low tide only though.
Food Scene
Mairangi Bay
Best ever. Really.
If you feel like South African food, Serengeti Restaurant is a good place!!
7 locals recommend
Serengeti Restaurant
470 Beach RdIf you feel like South African food, Serengeti Restaurant is a good place!!
My favourite restaurant. Really! Good atmosphere, amazing Skirt Steak and Sugar Pie
101 locals recommend
Depot
86 Federal StMy favourite restaurant. Really! Good atmosphere, amazing Skirt Steak and Sugar Pie
Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeAmazing ice coffee and ice cream.
Moustache
12 Wellesley St WAmazing cookies, and it's right in front of the bus stop to our place!
Getting Around
Books@Devonport Wharf
1 Marine SquareGrab a ferry here to the Waiheke Island or to the city!
Shopping
Beautiful little village with interesting local products. Simple sublime.
154 locals recommend
Matakana Village Farmers' Market
2 Matakana Valley RdBeautiful little village with interesting local products. Simple sublime.
Macpac Albany
140 Don McKinnon DrFor shoppers, this is the place.
Entertainment & Activities
Murrays Bay Intermediate Bus Bay station
A good intermediate school
Westlake Boys High School
30 Forrest Hill RdFor those who wants to visit their kids
Westlake Girls' High School
2 Wairau RdFor those who wants to visit their kids
Rangitoto College
564 E Coast RdFor those who want to visit their kids here.
Essentials
It's the supermarket we use for our house hold groceries. The fruit and vegetable store close to it is also superb!
25 locals recommend
Countdown Mairangi Bay
3 Ramsgate TerraceIt's the supermarket we use for our house hold groceries. The fruit and vegetable store close to it is also superb!
Windsor Park Superette & Lotto
524 E Coast RdConvenience store for your quick fixes