Food Scene
Stop A Northcote station
Local eatery. Ethnic foods. Cheap.
McDonald's
3 Akoranga DrMcDonalds. Nuf said.
The best little restaurants in one place in the city. Not budget. There are lots of good restaurants in the city.
41 locals recommend
Elliott Stables
39-41 Elliott StThe best little restaurants in one place in the city. Not budget. There are lots of good restaurants in the city.
1 Birkenhead Ave
1 Birkenhead AvenuePlenty of cafes and restaurants here with a bar or two around Highbury.
Burger King
3 Clark StBurger King (aka. Hungry Jacks)
KFC Takapuna
1 Taharoto RdClosest KFC - Kentucky Fried Chicken
Sightseeing
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Auckland Harbour BridgeClosest swimming beach - and is accessible by bus from our home.
148 locals recommend
Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeClosest swimming beach - and is accessible by bus from our home.
Overbridge to a stunning view of the city and harbour - great 10 minute walk from our place.
164 Exmouth Rd
164 Exmouth RoadOverbridge to a stunning view of the city and harbour - great 10 minute walk from our place.
Parks & Nature
Korean Shop
Great park for a relaxing walk.
Tank Farm
Great park for relaxing walk.
58 Woodside Ave
58 Woodside AvenueAnother great local park with walking trails among native bush.
A great beach for a picnic - there are free electric BBQs here. Beach is tidal, so not always possible to swim.
69 Maritime Terrace
69 Maritime TerraceA great beach for a picnic - there are free electric BBQs here. Beach is tidal, so not always possible to swim.
Le Roys Bush
212 Onewa RoadGreat park to walk and relax.
Essentials
Closest supermarket - 15 minutes walk. 5 minutes by bike, bus or car.
11 locals recommend
Countdown Northcote
Pearn CrescentClosest supermarket - 15 minutes walk. 5 minutes by bike, bus or car.
North Shore Hospital
Getting Around
Closest bus stop. All day and evening service to city and Takapuna. Every 10-15 minutes during peak, every 30-60 minutes off-peak.
101 Exmouth Rd
101 Exmouth RoadClosest bus stop. All day and evening service to city and Takapuna. Every 10-15 minutes during peak, every 30-60 minutes off-peak.
If biking, you can cross the harbour on a ferry to the city.
10 locals recommend
Ferry Terminal - Northcote station
If biking, you can cross the harbour on a ferry to the city.
Akoranga Bus station - a high frequency all-day and late evening bus service from Albany to Auckland City stops here.
10 locals recommend
Stop B Akoranga Bus Station
Akoranga Bus station - a high frequency all-day and late evening bus service from Albany to Auckland City stops here.
43 Onewa Road
43 Onewa RoadAll day frequent service to and from city from this stop.
BP
171 Main HwyClosest gas station
Drinks & Nightlife
Takapuna Beach is a great destination for cafes, restaurants, bars and nightlife - especially on the weekends.
49 Hurstmere Rd
49 Hurstmere RoadTakapuna Beach is a great destination for cafes, restaurants, bars and nightlife - especially on the weekends.
Poenamo Hotel
31 Northcote RdGood local bar, there are a few restaurants around too.
Shopping
Highbury Shopping Centre
Birkenhead AvenueA small shopping centre with all essentials here - post office, bank ATM machine, supermarkets, doctors, pharmacy, fast-food, restaurants, ethnic foodcourt
2 Pearn Pl
2 Pearn PlaceA small shopping centre with all essentials here - post office, bank ATM machine, supermarkets, doctors, pharmacy, fast-food, restaurants, ethnic foodcourt