Food Scene
Lone Star
3 Totara AveA great Family restaurant within walking distance
Bodrum Kitchen
3058 Great N RdDelicious middle eastern inspired food and great coffee
Cute character local cafe with great coffee and cake. An excellent brunch option. We eat there often.
30 locals recommend
Humbug Cafe
32 Rua RdCute character local cafe with great coffee and cake. An excellent brunch option. We eat there often.
Mr Zhou’s Dumplings
3130 Great N RdAmazing dumplings. People come from miles around!
South East Asian deliciousness. Lovely ambience. A really extensive and delicious menu. BYO wine. A favourite! You can walk here or a short uber ride.
7 locals recommend
Mixmoon
29 Totara AveSouth East Asian deliciousness. Lovely ambience. A really extensive and delicious menu. BYO wine. A favourite! You can walk here or a short uber ride.
MARMARIS
233 Scenic DrTucked away in a great setting, with a great menu.
Fantastic authentic farmers market, and the only one in Auckland that's actually on a farm!
9 locals recommend
Oratia Farmers Market
451 W Coast RdFantastic authentic farmers market, and the only one in Auckland that's actually on a farm!
Beautiful country setting, great food and great service.
Excellent with kids - lots of space to run around
8 locals recommend
Bodega Eatery
99 Parrs Cross RdBeautiful country setting, great food and great service.
Excellent with kids - lots of space to run around
Most creative playground for kids we’ve ever seen, with an excellent restaurant at the same location. Also has “Whoa Studios” with a production studio and venue.
10 locals recommend
The Grounds at Whoa! Studios
8-14 Henderson Valley RdMost creative playground for kids we’ve ever seen, with an excellent restaurant at the same location. Also has “Whoa Studios” with a production studio and venue.
Sightseeing
Auckland Zoo
Parks & Nature
Dozens of walking / hiking tracks in a lush bush and forest environment.
Great for jogging, bike riding, bird life and wonderful views out over the coastline.
114 locals recommend
Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Dozens of walking / hiking tracks in a lush bush and forest environment.
Great for jogging, bike riding, bird life and wonderful views out over the coastline.
Amazing views from the lookout at the top of the road.
Beautiful, wild beach with great walks & the sunsets are incredible here.
229 locals recommend
Piha
Amazing views from the lookout at the top of the road.
Beautiful, wild beach with great walks & the sunsets are incredible here.
Shopping
LynnMall
3058 Great N RdGreat shopping with an excellent food courtyard too.