Essentials
Countdown Birkenhead
Birkenhead AvenueIn Highbury Shopping Mall
New World Birkenhead
180 Mokoia RdThe Warehouse Birkenhead
37 Mokoia RdIn Highbury Shopping Mall
New Zealand Drycleaners
46 Mokoia RdClub Physical Birkenhead
35 Mokoia RdClosest gym
Food Scene
Gustoso Kitchen
32 Birkenhead AveAwesome fresh salads
Thai Yum Food Hut
23 Birkenhead AveGood takeaway Thai food
Sagar Indian Restaurant
73 Mokoia RdBlitza Pizza
9 Birkenhead AveGreat dine-in Italian/pizza
Bungalo Cafe
96 Mokoia RdSushi-Ya Sushi
67 Mokoia RdGood self-select sushi, good price, very popular. Closed Mondays.
Pizza Hut Birkenhead
75 Mokoia RdClose cheap pizza... takeaway only
Bakers Delight Birkenhead
61-75 Mokoia RdGood bakery
Flying Horse Co
70 Mokoia RdTakeaway Chinese
Takeaway fish & chips - fresh fish, select from the chilled cabinet on display
Real Fresh Fish n Chips
80 Mokoia RdTakeaway fish & chips - fresh fish, select from the chilled cabinet on display
Parks & Nature
Lovely inner city bush walk, highly recommended. For best bush experience enter from either 210 Onewa Road or 206 Hinemoa St, walk to exit at 151 Hinemoa St (check out on Google Maps). Then return to Birkenhead shops.
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Le Roys Bush
212 Onewa RoadLovely inner city bush walk, highly recommended. For best bush experience enter from either 210 Onewa Road or 206 Hinemoa St, walk to exit at 151 Hinemoa St (check out on Google Maps). Then return to Birkenhead shops.
Lookout built in 2016 with panoramic views over Le Roys Bush and Auckland City. Can also eat at the cafe based there.
35 Birkenhead Ave
35 Birkenhead AvenueLookout built in 2016 with panoramic views over Le Roys Bush and Auckland City. Can also eat at the cafe based there.
Drive all the way down Colonial Rd to the Chelsea Sugar Factory carpark. Great views across to the Harbour Bridge and the city, lovely area with walking tracks.
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Chelsea Sugar (NZ Sugar Company Ltd)
100 Colonial RoadDrive all the way down Colonial Rd to the Chelsea Sugar Factory carpark. Great views across to the Harbour Bridge and the city, lovely area with walking tracks.
Lovely spot for a picnic. Not a sandy beach but does have a nice view across to the Harbour Bridge.
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Little Shoal Bay Beach
Lovely spot for a picnic. Not a sandy beach but does have a nice view across to the Harbour Bridge.
Getting Around
Ferry to the City. Get there by driving or take the 957 bus (I think it runs every half hour during weekdays, hourly weekends - but check first!) from bus stop at 63 Birkenhead Ave. Ferry to the City goes under the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
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Birkenhead Ferry Terminal station
Hinemoa StreetFerry to the City. Get there by driving or take the 957 bus (I think it runs every half hour during weekdays, hourly weekends - but check first!) from bus stop at 63 Birkenhead Ave. Ferry to the City goes under the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Best place to catch a bus into the city. You can catch pretty much any bus going down the road, but still check with the driver! On the way home, check with the driver that the bus is going to/close to the Highbury Shops. Also download the 'AT Metro' app - it's not very good but does have a journey planner.
235 Onewa Rd
235 Onewa RoadBest place to catch a bus into the city. You can catch pretty much any bus going down the road, but still check with the driver! On the way home, check with the driver that the bus is going to/close to the Highbury Shops. Also download the 'AT Metro' app - it's not very good but does have a journey planner.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Good Home Birkenhead
83 Birkenhead AveBirkenhead Brewing Company
17 Birkenhead AveBirkenhead Roast
77 Mokoia RdClosest liquor store to the house, a short walk away!