Guidebook for Auckland
Sightseeing
Piha beach is just 20 minutes away by car. This is an iconic beach with the wow factor. Black volcanic sand fringed by native bush. Ask me about the beautiful walks nearby including stunning waterfall
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Piha
Piha beach is just 20 minutes away by car. This is an iconic beach with the wow factor. Black volcanic sand fringed by native bush. Ask me about the beautiful walks nearby including stunning waterfall
Great place to start when exploring the Waitakere ranges. Amazing views plus learn about the natural flora and fauna. Fabulous walk up to here starting in Tirirangi: the super fit can walk from home.
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I-Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
300 Scenic DrGreat place to start when exploring the Waitakere ranges. Amazing views plus learn about the natural flora and fauna. Fabulous walk up to here starting in Tirirangi: the super fit can walk from home.
A great 4 hour hike at Karekare takes in bush and beach with wonderful views. Also great for simple beach visit with impressive waterfall short walk from road.
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Karekare Beach
2 Karekare RdA great 4 hour hike at Karekare takes in bush and beach with wonderful views. Also great for simple beach visit with impressive waterfall short walk from road.
Food Scene
This is an award-winning restaurant only 10 minutes drive from my house set in the Waitakere ranges. The food is divine!
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MARMARIS
233 Scenic DrThis is an award-winning restaurant only 10 minutes drive from my house set in the Waitakere ranges. The food is divine!
Great cafe with good coffee, great food and a family-friendly sunny courtyard. There's a lovely walk nearby I can tell you about so you can walk off the ginger loaf.
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Stripe Cafe
521 S Titirangi RdGreat cafe with good coffee, great food and a family-friendly sunny courtyard. There's a lovely walk nearby I can tell you about so you can walk off the ginger loaf.
Great cafe is superb location. This is a lovely 20 minute drive from the treehouse and you pass a bunch of beaches on the way.
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The Huia Foodstore
1194 Huia RdGreat cafe is superb location. This is a lovely 20 minute drive from the treehouse and you pass a bunch of beaches on the way.
Turkish inspired restaurant on the ground floor of the restored Lopdell House. Great food and good vibrations.
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Deco Eatery Cafe
418 Titirangi RdTurkish inspired restaurant on the ground floor of the restored Lopdell House. Great food and good vibrations.
The village's oldest and possibly most popular cafe, great atmosphere with plenty of outside tables great for people watching on a sunny day. Open late into evening Fri and Sat.
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The Hardware Cafe
404 S Titirangi RdThe village's oldest and possibly most popular cafe, great atmosphere with plenty of outside tables great for people watching on a sunny day. Open late into evening Fri and Sat.
Mixed reviews in terms of the restaurant food but the view back to the city can't be beaten. On the road to or from Piha - stop for a snack, a coffee or a wine.
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Elevation
473 Scenic DrMixed reviews in terms of the restaurant food but the view back to the city can't be beaten. On the road to or from Piha - stop for a snack, a coffee or a wine.
Arts & Culture
Historic Lopdell house has just been beautifully renovated. Don't miss the open rooftop harbour views. You can almost see my house from here! The impressive new regional art gallery is next door.
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Lopdell House Gallery
420 Titirangi RoadHistoric Lopdell house has just been beautifully renovated. Don't miss the open rooftop harbour views. You can almost see my house from here! The impressive new regional art gallery is next door.
The RSA is great for a beer and every other Friday (check with me) there is an open mic music night that is always entertaining.
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Titirangi War Memorial Hall
500 S Titirangi RdThe RSA is great for a beer and every other Friday (check with me) there is an open mic music night that is always entertaining.
Shopping
Winery. This wine is the best! Also, every saturday from 9am to midday there is a great farmers market, usually with live music while you browse.
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Artisan Wines Ltd
99 Parrs Cross RdWinery. This wine is the best! Also, every saturday from 9am to midday there is a great farmers market, usually with live music while you browse.