Sightseeing
This park has a pest free fence around it to protect our native species. There is beautiful views of the Hauraki Gulf, Tiritiri Matangi Island, Rangitoto Island and Auckland City.
126 locals recommend
Shakespear Regional Park
1501 Whangaparaoa RdThis park has a pest free fence around it to protect our native species. There is beautiful views of the Hauraki Gulf, Tiritiri Matangi Island, Rangitoto Island and Auckland City.
Okura Bush Scenic Reserve
A great day hike through the bush.
This is a bird sanctuary. If you love nature you will love this place. I want to go back!
http://www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz/
122 locals recommend
Tiritiri Matangi Island
This is a bird sanctuary. If you love nature you will love this place. I want to go back!
http://www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz/
Wenderholm Regional Park
37 Schischka RdAnother Regional Park
Bethells Beach
Beautiful West Coast Beach.
Go for a day trip out on a ferry, and get a unique view of Auckland.
280 locals recommend
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Go for a day trip out on a ferry, and get a unique view of Auckland.
Shopping
Kiwi Car Wash
719 Whangaparaoa RdThe local shopping centre.
Albany NZ Post & Kiwibank
219 Don McKinnon DrLarge shopping centre.
Silverdale Centre
Silverdale Shopping Centre.
Food Scene
Local Café
49 Rawhiti RdOur favourite Cafe, also a bar next door.
Two Spoons
1 Wade River RdHealthy foods. Good good coffee and juices and smoothies
Everything Else
Orewa
A nice small town atmosphere and a surf beach
This is where you can catch the Ferry from to Auckland and Tiritiri Matangi Island.
http://www.360discovery.co.nz/commuters/about-gulf-harbour.php
29 locals recommend
Gulf Harbour Marina
895 Laurie Southwick ParadeThis is where you can catch the Ferry from to Auckland and Tiritiri Matangi Island.
http://www.360discovery.co.nz/commuters/about-gulf-harbour.php
QBE Stadium
Stadium DriveSporting events.
Matakana
Nice, cute town for a stop or detour on the way north.
Drinks & Nightlife
Manly Bar & Grill
49 Rawhiti RdGood food and atmosphere. We like the pizzas!
Arts & Culture
Nice small cinema in walking distance. Which also has a nice bar/ dinning area.
34 locals recommend
HOYTS Hibiscus Coast
6 Link CresNice small cinema in walking distance. Which also has a nice bar/ dinning area.