Sightseeing
An easy walk from the house will take you to the bus express way with regular buses to the CBD and beyond.
13 locals recommend
Smales Farm Bus Station
An easy walk from the house will take you to the bus express way with regular buses to the CBD and beyond.
Shopping
A great place to shop, eat and people watch. Also central bus station right outside the door.
39 locals recommend
Shore City Shopping Centre
56 Anzac StA great place to shop, eat and people watch. Also central bus station right outside the door.
Takapuna Markets
17 Anzac StEvery Sunday awesome open air market
New World Milford
141 Kitchener RdLocal store with a great food selection
Food Scene
Regular shows, also the French Rendevous café can be reached by Kayak or short walk across Killarney Park
25 locals recommend
The PumpHouse Theatre
2a Manurere AveRegular shows, also the French Rendevous café can be reached by Kayak or short walk across Killarney Park
Great food, lovely views. Easy walk for a leisurely breakfast or brunch. Worth going for the ice creams and pastries alone.
148 locals recommend
Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeGreat food, lovely views. Easy walk for a leisurely breakfast or brunch. Worth going for the ice creams and pastries alone.
Seven Hills Turkish Eatery
1-7 The StrandAwesome food and staff, close to the beach
Columbus Coffee
120 Onehunga MallGreat coffee and outside ares
Al Forno
34 Anzac StPizzas pizza and great pasta
Portofino
71 Tamaki DrGreat selection
Movenpick Takapuna
33-45 Hurstmere RdIce cream heaven
BurgerFuel Takapuna
22 Anzac StDo low carb burgers which are actually yummy
Eves Pantry
399 Manukau RdBeautiful cakes with a café so you can sample them...
Everything Else
Takapuna Pool and Leisure Centre
37 Killarney StSwimming pool, sauna and spa, with gym as well.
Do the 3 km beach walk from Takapuna to Milford and finish at this café. Awesome coffee and pastries.
6 locals recommend
Swiss Cafe & Bakery
5 Milford RdDo the 3 km beach walk from Takapuna to Milford and finish at this café. Awesome coffee and pastries.
Arts & Culture
Bruce Mason Centre
The PromenadeRegular top class shows within easy walk
Berkeley Takapuna
34 Anzac St4 screen cinema with the latest releases within easy walk
Essentials
Countdown Takapuna
10 Barry's Point RoadEasy walk for all your groceries
PAK'nSAVE Wairau Road
30-60 Wairau RdVery reasonable prices
Drinks & Nightlife
Florrie McGreals
138 Hurstmere RdGreat beer, live music
The Elephant Wrestler
138 Hurstmere RdGreat food and atmosphere. Outdoor/indoor area