Food Scene
Lovely boutique coffee roastery and gallery owned by two Japanese sisters.
7 locals recommend
ARK Coffee Company
461-467 Lake RdLovely boutique coffee roastery and gallery owned by two Japanese sisters.
Mimosa
460 Lake RdCompletely vegan menu and organic coffee
This a Takapuna icon ... with a little store for takeaways and awesome gelato as well as seated area offering a full menu
148 locals recommend
Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeThis a Takapuna icon ... with a little store for takeaways and awesome gelato as well as seated area offering a full menu
Offers a boutique cakery, Kombi coffee, Fish Fish, Burger Burger, Bird on a Wire, Dantes Pizza, El Humero all in a stylish bricked, covered walkway. Something for everyone in here.
Fortieth & Hurstmere
40 Hurstmere RdOffers a boutique cakery, Kombi coffee, Fish Fish, Burger Burger, Bird on a Wire, Dantes Pizza, El Humero all in a stylish bricked, covered walkway. Something for everyone in here.
Operating on Sundays with lots of fresh fruit and veges, deli goods and flower stalls as well as some kiwiana.
56 locals recommend
Takapuna Markets
17 Anzac StOperating on Sundays with lots of fresh fruit and veges, deli goods and flower stalls as well as some kiwiana.
The Commons
21 Hurstmere RdMore of a bar than a restaurant but offering a really nice menu too.
Shopping
Objects We love - Takapuna
53 Hurstmere RoadVery cute interiors store. Well worth a visit.
Shore City Shopping Centre
56 Anzac StLocal Westfield Mall
Drinks & Nightlife
Franc's
The StrandNewly built, casual and on the beach. A favourite summer hang out.
Sightseeing
Stunning views from the top of one of Auckland's many volcanoes
12 locals recommend
Mount Victoria Summit
Stunning views from the top of one of Auckland's many volcanoes
Essentials
Hauraki Corner Countdown
367 Lake RdMrs Wash
444 Glenfield RdSelf service laundry
Ocean Dry Cleaners
Hauraki Corner Reserve
310 Lake RoadForme Spa Takapuna
1 The StrandArts & Culture
The PumpHouse Theatre
2a Manurere AveParks & Nature
Long Bay
Nice beach in Regional Park with cycling and hiking trails
Stunning Regional park with great hiking trails, lots of bird life.
27 locals recommend
Hunua Ranges Regional Park
203 Falls RdStunning Regional park with great hiking trails, lots of bird life.
Woodhill Mountain Bike Park
Restall RoadRangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Tiritiri Matangi Island