Chris’s and Louise's Guidebook
Local Beaches
Howick Beach
Granger RoadA quiet, tranquil beach, plenty of parking
A beautiful long stretch of beach, with a reserve at the far end. BBQ's also available. There is also a fully fenced children's playground. There are also restaurants/coffee shop/dairy/ice-cream/fish an chips.
12 locals recommend
Eastern Beach
The EsplanadeA beautiful long stretch of beach, with a reserve at the far end. BBQ's also available. There is also a fully fenced children's playground. There are also restaurants/coffee shop/dairy/ice-cream/fish an chips.
A lovely beach, with a long parade walk way and scenic views.
Next to Omana reserve with beautiful walks. There is a pier that people jump from on hight tide. There are cafes and icecream shops etc. Also close to the newly formed Beachlands.
32 locals recommend
Maraetai
A lovely beach, with a long parade walk way and scenic views.
Next to Omana reserve with beautiful walks. There is a pier that people jump from on hight tide. There are cafes and icecream shops etc. Also close to the newly formed Beachlands.
Sightseeing
Go back in time to how Howick used to be. Live days held on the first Sunday of each month (usually) Located in Lloyd Elsmore Park.
61 locals recommend
Howick Historical Village
Bells RoadGo back in time to how Howick used to be. Live days held on the first Sunday of each month (usually) Located in Lloyd Elsmore Park.
Auckland Zoo
A great conservation Zoo
Auckland Museum - well worth a visit. Beautiful park grounds located around lakes and ponds in the heart of the city.
Take the scenic ferry from Half Moon Bay directly to the city.
34 locals recommend
Auckland
Auckland Museum - well worth a visit. Beautiful park grounds located around lakes and ponds in the heart of the city.
Take the scenic ferry from Half Moon Bay directly to the city.
A nice scenic drive/walk upto Musick point. Located at the end of Bucklands Beach - another awesome beach which has a board walk through to Half Moon bay Marina. Well worth walking up an appetite and beverage.
7 locals recommend
Musick Point Memorial
20 Musick Point RdA nice scenic drive/walk upto Musick point. Located at the end of Bucklands Beach - another awesome beach which has a board walk through to Half Moon bay Marina. Well worth walking up an appetite and beverage.
shopping
A modern shopping Mall, includes cinema, food hall and bars .
Botany Town Centre
588 Chapel RdShopping
The biggest shopping Mall in the southern Hemisphere.
236 locals recommend
Sylvia Park Shopping Centre
286 Mount Wellington HwyThe biggest shopping Mall in the southern Hemisphere.