Parks & Nature
Beautiful beaches to swim or relax, walking tracks , lookout point with amazing views.
Hike up in the hills with stunning views for miles across the ocean and islands, or lie back and relax on the beach listening to the gentle lapping of the waves. Make use of the BBQs and stay all day! Perfect for wind and kite surfers on a windy day !
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Shakespear Regional Park
1501 Whangaparaoa RdBeautiful beaches to swim or relax, walking tracks , lookout point with amazing views.
Hike up in the hills with stunning views for miles across the ocean and islands, or lie back and relax on the beach listening to the gentle lapping of the waves. Make use of the BBQs and stay all day! Perfect for wind and kite surfers on a windy day !
Te Haruhi Bay
Beautiful safe swimming beach at Shakespear Regional Park
Whangaparaoa Golf Club
1337 Whangaparaoa RdGulf Harbour Country Club
180 Gulf Harbour DrGolf, and a great cafe
Catch the ferry from Gulf Harbour over to the island for a great day out, bird spotting, swimming ,walking etc. limited number of bookings available to stay overnight on the island too, book well in advance.
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Tiritiri Matangi Island
Catch the ferry from Gulf Harbour over to the island for a great day out, bird spotting, swimming ,walking etc. limited number of bookings available to stay overnight on the island too, book well in advance.
Matakatia Bay
Nice flat beach with trees to sit under and benches for a picnic
Army Bay
Another local beach, with a boat ramp
Okoromai Bay, Shakespear Regional park
1468 Whangaparaoa RdIndoor Ski slope, fun for adults and children with skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, tobogganing, lessons or even just have a play in the snow with the kids!
Warm cosy Restaurant with views to the snow for those not participating, or for a warm drink and meal afterwards.
99 recommandé par les habitants
Snowplanet
91 Small RdIndoor Ski slope, fun for adults and children with skiing, snowboarding, snow tubing, tobogganing, lessons or even just have a play in the snow with the kids!
Warm cosy Restaurant with views to the snow for those not participating, or for a warm drink and meal afterwards.
Essentials
Gulf Harbour
A good selection of most things, food, toiletries, wine etc and only a 15 min walk or couple of mins drive away.
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Four Square Gulf Harbour
160 Harbour Village DrA good selection of most things, food, toiletries, wine etc and only a 15 min walk or couple of mins drive away.
Unichem Manly
53B Rawhiti Rdlocal Chemist/pharmacy
Food Scene
Authentic and delicious Thai restaurant, consistently fantastic food and service, I highly recommend booking in advance. (I can do this for guests)
Ma Rew Thai Cuisine
69B Gulf Harbour DrAuthentic and delicious Thai restaurant, consistently fantastic food and service, I highly recommend booking in advance. (I can do this for guests)
Fantastic friendly cafe with great food and coffee .Vegetarian and vegan options as well as lots more. The Haloumi salad is to die for! ;)
9 recommandé par les habitants
Manly Cafe
54 Rawhiti RdFantastic friendly cafe with great food and coffee .Vegetarian and vegan options as well as lots more. The Haloumi salad is to die for! ;)
A slight twist on your usual Indian restaurant menu, great food and atmosphere, worth the 15 minute drive up there for a meal, they also do takeaways.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Big Tikka
458 Lake RdA slight twist on your usual Indian restaurant menu, great food and atmosphere, worth the 15 minute drive up there for a meal, they also do takeaways.
Great local Indian restaurant, sit by the water at the harbour with drinks and tapas, or have a full meal. Great value and good food with a friendly atmosphere. Takeaways also available, and they deliver to my place.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Chaits Tapas & Bar
Great local Indian restaurant, sit by the water at the harbour with drinks and tapas, or have a full meal. Great value and good food with a friendly atmosphere. Takeaways also available, and they deliver to my place.
Fresco Family Restaurant and Bar
154 Harbour Village DrFamily friendly, harbour views, great pizzas!
Amazing grown-up doughnuts on a Saturday morning - let me know on Friday if you want to pick some up on your way out Sat morning, and I'll ring through to order for you so you don't miss out!
Also fab coffee and breads, delicatessen goodies, cake and gelato.
Frankie's Gelato & Deli
60 Rawhiti RdAmazing grown-up doughnuts on a Saturday morning - let me know on Friday if you want to pick some up on your way out Sat morning, and I'll ring through to order for you so you don't miss out!
Also fab coffee and breads, delicatessen goodies, cake and gelato.
Lovely cafe tucked round the corner at Gulf Harbour. Friendly staff and amazing food and coffee with relaxing views over the harbour.
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Cherry Cafe
154 Harbour Village DrLovely cafe tucked round the corner at Gulf Harbour. Friendly staff and amazing food and coffee with relaxing views over the harbour.
Shopping
Countdown
Whangaparaoa RoadClosest Supermarket, at the Plaza Whangaparaoa.
The Warehouse Whangaparaoa
25 Wade River RdClothing, shoes, books toys homewares electrical etc
Morart
NZ made gifts and artwork
Great selection of fresh flowers, arrangements and lovely gifts, all very reasonably priced. Well worth a look!
KTFLORALS FLOWERS
60 Rawhiti RdGreat selection of fresh flowers, arrangements and lovely gifts, all very reasonably priced. Well worth a look!
Conseils aux voyageurs
Se déplacer dans les environs
Bus stop nearby, ferry at the harbour from and to Auckland, and Tiri-Tiri Matangi Island.
If you arrive by ferry from Auckland city we may be able to collect you if arranged in advance. Same for day trips to Tiri, drop off and pick up usually available.
Bus goes to Whangaparaoa, Silverdale, Auckland City, and to Orewa/Waiwera.
Timetables at https://at.govt.nz/bus-train-ferry/journey-planner/
Réservez avant de partir
Book Tiri-Tiri day trip or overnight stay in advance
Especially in Summer, book in advance to avoid disappointment if you are planning to visit Tiri-Tiri Matangi Island.