Guidebook for Auckland
Parks & Nature
Is the biggest hidden urban waterfall in Auckland and only a 20 minute walk away from our place.
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Oakley Creek Vattenfall
1520 Great N RdIs the biggest hidden urban waterfall in Auckland and only a 20 minute walk away from our place.
Mount Eden, also known as Maungawhau, is a volcanic peak , with hiking and jogging trails leading to views over the Hauraki Gulf. Mt Eden Village has bookshops, trendy cafes and wine bars along Mount Eden Road
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Mount Eden Summit
250 Mount Eden RdMount Eden, also known as Maungawhau, is a volcanic peak , with hiking and jogging trails leading to views over the Hauraki Gulf. Mt Eden Village has bookshops, trendy cafes and wine bars along Mount Eden Road
Prepare for amazing views and scenery just 40 minutes drive away. Waitakere Ranges Regional Park has subtropical native rainforest and trails to waterfalls such as Kitekite and Fairy falls. Karekare, to the south, also has a black sand beach. You can stop off at Titirngi Village on the way. It has a nice -free- art gallery and a couple of nice cafe's.
Make sure to visit the black -volcanic- sand Piha Beach known for its strong surf and rugged scenery. Lion Rock is a volcanic monolith with war memorials and Maori carvings.
Bethels beach is worth a visit too with a trail around lake Wainamu.
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Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Prepare for amazing views and scenery just 40 minutes drive away. Waitakere Ranges Regional Park has subtropical native rainforest and trails to waterfalls such as Kitekite and Fairy falls. Karekare, to the south, also has a black sand beach. You can stop off at Titirngi Village on the way. It has a nice -free- art gallery and a couple of nice cafe's.
Make sure to visit the black -volcanic- sand Piha Beach known for its strong surf and rugged scenery. Lion Rock is a volcanic monolith with war memorials and Maori carvings.
Bethels beach is worth a visit too with a trail around lake Wainamu.
Because it is only a 7 minute drive away and is west facing meaning it is perfect for a late afternoon pick nick and sunset. Best at high tide.
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Point Chevalier Beach
Harbour View RoadBecause it is only a 7 minute drive away and is west facing meaning it is perfect for a late afternoon pick nick and sunset. Best at high tide.
Arts & Culture
This downtown art gallery has the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand. Free access. Make sure you visit Albert Park adjacent to the gallery. It has amazing trees. Try one of the asian foodcourts downtown for a cheap and good feed.
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Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastThis downtown art gallery has the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand. Free access. Make sure you visit Albert Park adjacent to the gallery. It has amazing trees. Try one of the asian foodcourts downtown for a cheap and good feed.
Based in scenic Titirangi on the bush-clad outskirts of West Auckland, access gate to the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. Houses contemporary art exhibitions.
Visit Titirangi on your way to our amazing west coast beaches; Piha, Bethells, KareKare or the more hidden Anawhata.
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Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery
420 Titirangi RdBased in scenic Titirangi on the bush-clad outskirts of West Auckland, access gate to the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park. Houses contemporary art exhibitions.
Visit Titirangi on your way to our amazing west coast beaches; Piha, Bethells, KareKare or the more hidden Anawhata.
Essentials
PAK'nSAVE Mt Albert
1177 New N Rd5 minute drive away.