Guidebook for Auckland

Graham
Guidebook for Auckland

Parks & Nature

There are some great walks and Ambury farm is a 10 min walk away. See the below link for other walks: https://walksinauckland.com/tag/esplanade/
Ambury Road
Ambury Road
There are some great walks and Ambury farm is a 10 min walk away. See the below link for other walks: https://walksinauckland.com/tag/esplanade/
A great 360 view from the top.
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Māngere Mountain
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A great 360 view from the top.
A lovely walk at any time of day. Some lovely views, stop at the boat house for a quick drink too
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Kiwi Esplanade
Kiwi Esplanade
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A lovely walk at any time of day. Some lovely views, stop at the boat house for a quick drink too
One of the more well known spots this walk is about 4km long and has a playground (two now) and a couple of boat clubs along the way. It overlooks the Manukau Harbour and starts near the Mangere Bridge town centre ending up at the end of Ambury Farm. Plenty of joggers, walkers and parents walk along this road and for good reason. If you haven’t been here, make the effort, it’s worth it.
Waterfront Road
Waterfront Road
One of the more well known spots this walk is about 4km long and has a playground (two now) and a couple of boat clubs along the way. It overlooks the Manukau Harbour and starts near the Mangere Bridge town centre ending up at the end of Ambury Farm. Plenty of joggers, walkers and parents walk along this road and for good reason. If you haven’t been here, make the effort, it’s worth it.
Otuataua Historic Stonefields According to the Auckland Council website this is apparently one of the few volcanic areas in Auckland where you can see large-scale stonework and earthwork remains and show people once lived and worked. The view from various points here is amazing, overlooking Puketutu Island the the mouth of the Manukau Harbour it’s definitely one to see. There are various walkways which you will share with cyclists and the odd pedestrians or cyclist which is great because not that many people know about this place. For the most part you’ll be walking overgrown grassland and sidestepping gauze (but not much) so bring some walking shoes, sunblock and a hat.
56 Ihumatao Quarry Rd
56 Ihumatao Quarry Road
Otuataua Historic Stonefields According to the Auckland Council website this is apparently one of the few volcanic areas in Auckland where you can see large-scale stonework and earthwork remains and show people once lived and worked. The view from various points here is amazing, overlooking Puketutu Island the the mouth of the Manukau Harbour it’s definitely one to see. There are various walkways which you will share with cyclists and the odd pedestrians or cyclist which is great because not that many people know about this place. For the most part you’ll be walking overgrown grassland and sidestepping gauze (but not much) so bring some walking shoes, sunblock and a hat.
Puketutu Island
Cycle track around foreshore. Starting at Island Road and ends around the StoneFields area. Cyclists often frequent the Airport Oaks area. We hear them in the morning racing down the road before getting their flat whites at the local cafes. This cycle track is just perfect for that crowd; and if you’re not into it simply walk this track. It’s a lengthy distance so be prepared. Starting at the Waste water centre on Island Road it runs through along Oruarangi and back again. Better suited for strollers with big/thicker wheels.
Island Road
Island Road
Cycle track around foreshore. Starting at Island Road and ends around the StoneFields area. Cyclists often frequent the Airport Oaks area. We hear them in the morning racing down the road before getting their flat whites at the local cafes. This cycle track is just perfect for that crowd; and if you’re not into it simply walk this track. It’s a lengthy distance so be prepared. Starting at the Waste water centre on Island Road it runs through along Oruarangi and back again. Better suited for strollers with big/thicker wheels.

Food Scene

The Strawberry farm. The best fresh strawberry ice-cream ever! Great place to pick up local vegetables cheap too.
127 Kirkbride Rd
127 Kirkbride Road
The Strawberry farm. The best fresh strawberry ice-cream ever! Great place to pick up local vegetables cheap too.
A great spot to have lunch and a glass or two!. Also hosts concerts.
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Villa Maria Estate
118 Montgomerie Rd
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A great spot to have lunch and a glass or two!. Also hosts concerts.
Features Ruby Red, Thai food, fruit smoothies and Coronation Cafe for fantastic meals on a budget.
Coronation Road
Coronation Road
Features Ruby Red, Thai food, fruit smoothies and Coronation Cafe for fantastic meals on a budget.

Entertainment & Activities

JK Golf – 24 hour Driving Range So you know the side roads you drive past every time you go to the airport. I can only imagine the number of people who mutter ‘hmm, that would be a great place to visit’ but completely forget to actually go on their return. Well JK is one of those places unfortunately. In saying that I’m not sure why you would want to have it open 24 hours. Sure it’s by the Airport but golf at 3am?
Nixon Road
JK Golf – 24 hour Driving Range So you know the side roads you drive past every time you go to the airport. I can only imagine the number of people who mutter ‘hmm, that would be a great place to visit’ but completely forget to actually go on their return. Well JK is one of those places unfortunately. In saying that I’m not sure why you would want to have it open 24 hours. Sure it’s by the Airport but golf at 3am?
Formula E – Indoor Go Karting That’s right, Go Karting – bet you wouldn’t think that was out here! Still something I am yet to discover but it looks like a fantastic place to go. It boasts the ONLY place in New Zealand to drive a new generation, state of the art, Italian Designed indoor race cart. Perfect for birthdays, hens nights, stag do, fundraiser or other event. Food options available. For more info: https://www.formulae.co.nz/
36 Ascot Rd
Formula E – Indoor Go Karting That’s right, Go Karting – bet you wouldn’t think that was out here! Still something I am yet to discover but it looks like a fantastic place to go. It boasts the ONLY place in New Zealand to drive a new generation, state of the art, Italian Designed indoor race cart. Perfect for birthdays, hens nights, stag do, fundraiser or other event. Food options available. For more info: https://www.formulae.co.nz/
Lock n Load Paintball
46 Nixon Rd
46 Nixon Road
Lock n Load Paintball

Drinks & Nightlife

Szimpla If you’re ever heading to the airport and want some real food and a great atmosphere then this is your place. They have a mouth watering menu from pulled pork tacos to freshly made beef burgers and salads. The kids menu is just as good with options that are actually nutritious (no nuggets here). The kids pizza comes with carrot and cucumber sticks.
2 Leonard Isitt Dr
Szimpla If you’re ever heading to the airport and want some real food and a great atmosphere then this is your place. They have a mouth watering menu from pulled pork tacos to freshly made beef burgers and salads. The kids menu is just as good with options that are actually nutritious (no nuggets here). The kids pizza comes with carrot and cucumber sticks.