Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Check out their facebook page for upcoming events, including free music on Sunday afternoons or Dinner and DJ/musician special events
30 locals recommend
MARMARIS
233 Scenic DrCheck out their facebook page for upcoming events, including free music on Sunday afternoons or Dinner and DJ/musician special events
Combine lunch or dinner (a modern take on Turkish cuisine) with a look around the world-class art gallery right next door (Te Uru)
74 locals recommend
Deco Eatery Cafe
418 Titirangi RdCombine lunch or dinner (a modern take on Turkish cuisine) with a look around the world-class art gallery right next door (Te Uru)
Great coffee, sweet treats or healthy options - a casual spot for brunch, lunch or a snack after exploring the nearby beaches and Waitakere Regional Park
15 locals recommend
The Huia Foodstore
1194 Huia RdGreat coffee, sweet treats or healthy options - a casual spot for brunch, lunch or a snack after exploring the nearby beaches and Waitakere Regional Park
Interesting modern décor in an older part of central Auckland, with a variety of food options from award winning chefs - served by wait staff who can knowledgably help with wine matches etc.
32 locals recommend
Everybody's
7 Fort LnInteresting modern décor in an older part of central Auckland, with a variety of food options from award winning chefs - served by wait staff who can knowledgably help with wine matches etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
iTi
421 Titirangi RdClose by, full restaurant as well as bar venue. Covered outside seating area
small casual setting, in central west suburb. Interesting space and good drinks selection
56 locals recommend
Gypsy Tea Room
455 Richmond Rdsmall casual setting, in central west suburb. Interesting space and good drinks selection
It's close by, worth checking out the quiz night if you like that kind of thing
12 locals recommend
Black Salt Bar & Eatery
Totara AvenueIt's close by, worth checking out the quiz night if you like that kind of thing
Great spot for beer/wine/food, live music and children's play area
94 locals recommend
Hallertau Brewery
1171 Coatesville Riverhead HwyGreat spot for beer/wine/food, live music and children's play area
Arts & Culture
Well worth seeing for the building architecture, ever changing exhibitions and hands on activities to involve children in learning more about local and international art
61 locals recommend
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery
420 Titirangi RdWell worth seeing for the building architecture, ever changing exhibitions and hands on activities to involve children in learning more about local and international art
Shopping
Range of NZ/locally made gifts at reasonable prices and helpful service
8 locals recommend
Gecko In The Village
400 Rangiwai RdRange of NZ/locally made gifts at reasonable prices and helpful service
Sightseeing
Essential spot to visit all year around, with fantastic views, activities and information to suit all ages and starting/end point for a number of local walking tracks
111 locals recommend
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
300 Scenic DrEssential spot to visit all year around, with fantastic views, activities and information to suit all ages and starting/end point for a number of local walking tracks
Parks & Nature
Refer to the Auckland Council website for more info on walks, beaches, camping areas and things to see and do within the Waitakere Ranges (bordered by Titirangi)
114 locals recommend
Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Refer to the Auckland Council website for more info on walks, beaches, camping areas and things to see and do within the Waitakere Ranges (bordered by Titirangi)
Great family beach, short drive from Titirangi. Combine a day enjoying the beach with a trip to nearby Huia for coffee and a snack (Huia Foodstore).
8 locals recommend
Cornwallis Beach
Pine AvenueGreat family beach, short drive from Titirangi. Combine a day enjoying the beach with a trip to nearby Huia for coffee and a snack (Huia Foodstore).
A local beach that's great for swimming, picnics and just 'hanging out' - also where we were fortunate to get married!
13 locals recommend
French Bay Beach
A local beach that's great for swimming, picnics and just 'hanging out' - also where we were fortunate to get married!
Getting Around
Buses and trains into central Auckland, get there via a connecting bus from Titirangi or park the car in the adjacent carpark (small fee) or nearby free park and ride carpark. Bike lockers are also available for those who fancy a ride down the hill (and back up of course!).
34 locals recommend
New Lynn Transport Centre station
Buses and trains into central Auckland, get there via a connecting bus from Titirangi or park the car in the adjacent carpark (small fee) or nearby free park and ride carpark. Bike lockers are also available for those who fancy a ride down the hill (and back up of course!).