Parks & Nature
Hamilton Rd Beach
Hamilton RoadBeautiful secluded beach
Great little park and playground. 3-minute walk down the road.
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Point Erin Pools
94 Shelly Beach RdGreat little park and playground. 3-minute walk down the road.
Herne Bay Beach
Herne Bay RoadTiny secret beach for piece and quiet.
A bit larger beach with a bit of a scene. Golden sand, great swims, rope swings, sun and shade, bathrooms and a water fountain.
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Sentinel Rd Beach
Sentinel RoadA bit larger beach with a bit of a scene. Golden sand, great swims, rope swings, sun and shade, bathrooms and a water fountain.
Cox's Bay Reserve
44-66 W End RdGreat park for running, sport, picnics.
Getting Around
The centre-hub for all the trains and buses in Auckland.
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Britomart
1150 Shortland StThe centre-hub for all the trains and buses in Auckland.
Food Scene
A classic cafe that focuses on fresh food and excellent coffee.
Fusion is non-pretentious, child-friendly with a sandpit out the back an enclosed garden.
Fusion Cafe
32 Jervois RdA classic cafe that focuses on fresh food and excellent coffee.
Fusion is non-pretentious, child-friendly with a sandpit out the back an enclosed garden.
5-star restaurant. great stuff. Awesome snapper, elegant, delicious
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ParisButter
166 Jervois Rd5-star restaurant. great stuff. Awesome snapper, elegant, delicious
A class fish and chips place, perfect to takeways to bring to the beach.
John Dory's (Fish & Chip) Takeaways
182 Jervois RdA class fish and chips place, perfect to takeways to bring to the beach.
One of the best steakhouses in New Zealand. Pre-order the prime rib.
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Jervois Steak House & Saloon
70 Jervois RdOne of the best steakhouses in New Zealand. Pre-order the prime rib.
Buoy
141-151 Westhaven DrPerfect place to eat while checking out Westhaven
Best bakery in Auckland. Great coffee too.
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5 Loaves & 2 Fish Catering
208 Jervois RdBest bakery in Auckland. Great coffee too.
Huge market with the more exotic food in Auckland.
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Ponsonby International Foodcourt
106 Ponsonby RdHuge market with the more exotic food in Auckland.
Icing On The Cake
188 Jervois RdCUPCAKES!!!
Soul Bar & Bistro
Customs Street WestSwashbucklers Restaurant & Bar
23B Westhaven DrDrinks & Nightlife
Great neighborhood bar, snacks, sport, music, etc.. Tasty Risotto balls.
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The Grill by Sean Connolly
85 Hobson StreetGreat neighborhood bar, snacks, sport, music, etc.. Tasty Risotto balls.
Great little wine bar with fantastic kitchen. Curated international and local wines and beers. A good selection of biodynamic wines.
Jervois Rd Wine Bar + Kitchen
170 Jervois RdGreat little wine bar with fantastic kitchen. Curated international and local wines and beers. A good selection of biodynamic wines.
Another nice simple wine bar with great food.
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Dida's Wine Lounge & Tapas
60 Jervois RdAnother nice simple wine bar with great food.
Sightseeing
Watchman Island
Cool little island within swimming distance or a short kayak away.