Park in Auckland

“Such an incredible spot. If you need a drive away from Auckland, you should definitely add this to your list. The beach and the dunes are stunning and really makes your appreciate the world's natural beauty ✨️”

“Excellent place to walk with a lot of beautiful sights... friendly people, but not very challenging in terms of difficulty. Sunsets are amazing.”

“Had the most amazing once in a lifetime experience on this safari. We were booked on a weekend cruise but due to weather it was cancelled but it was super easy to rebook onto another day which went ahead and it was AMAZING!!! We were extremely lucky that day to see hundreds of dolphins in a feeding frenzy where many whales came to feed ( we saw about 10/11 whales that day!) they did say this wasn’t what they see all the time and we were very fortunate. The staff were just as excited as us and they were excellent along with the informative commentary, would 1000% go again and recommend to everyone as they also do it for conservation! This will be a trip I’ll never forget!”

“Lovely walk (though steep at times) through the bush, where you can find ALL the typical flora and fauna of Auckland's bush. The pool at the waterfall is great to cool down (literally) in summer. Pitty the track on the South side of the valley is closed due to the huge slip (you can see it on your way up). The road that takes to the entrance of the track is still restricted to residents, but it is an easy 1k walk from the Piha fire station.”

“Lovely hosts. Price was $25, not bad for the great location! Drive getting there was a little crazy but beautiful - narrow winding road, some drivers that need to slow down. There are bathrooms on site, and more at the beach car park just a 5 minute walk away. Right next to some great hikes and the black sand beach!”

“Such a fun time at the park today with my grandson. Just moved into the area and so happy to find such a jem so close to home.”

“Roberta Reserve is a hidden gem tucked away in Glendowie. It’s peaceful, open, and has such a calm vibe—perfect for families, dog walks, or just taking a moment to breathe. The reserve runs alongside the water with beautiful views, especially at sunrise or sunset. There’s a great little playground for kids, plenty of space to kick a ball around, and shady spots to relax under. It’s never too crowded, and the mix of native trees, birdlife, and open space makes it feel like a proper local retreat. Definitely one of those underrated neighbourhood spots you feel lucky to know about.”

“Came here this afternoon for a short walk and a picnic. Very calming site, nice community and surroundings.”

“Great place to relax and picnic also do dip in water”

“Great little reserve to take the kids to. It has a cute little playground, some nice flat fields, a little scooter track and a half basketball court. Plenty of unpaid off street parking is available. Good place to come for a picnic and bring the dog!”

“A magnitic for visitors from near and far. This is the most famous and popular beach in Auckland. Always packed. You can try the eateries along Tamaki Drive. There is two toilets. There is also a playground. There is a police station at the intersection. Always lock your car and don't show any valuables.”

“Came to this beach on labour monday. Its very beautiful and not packed with people.”

“Phil and his family /team have been totally awesome over the last 9 years. They provide very helpful guidance, respond very quickly, give you updates, and turn jobs around super fast. I give them all of my out of town lifestyle issues and they keep me running. 10 out of 10 every time over 9 years.”

“It’s a small community Hall. The hall is perfect for kids parties, adult parties, weddings, fitness classes, church groups, social groups, sports groups, corporate functions, staff training, business planning, rehearsals, small community groups and lots more. Maximum of 50 people. Very affordable and easy. Theres a kitchen and table and chairs. The hall is a great space for the community to use.”

“The Lower Huia Dam is about a 40-minute drive from Auckland and makes a nice short trip into the Waitākere Ranges. From the carpark, it’s an easy walk to the reservoir area. The surroundings are peaceful, with farmland and hills nearby, and sometimes sheep grazing in the fields. The highlight is the bellmouth spillway — a rare circular overflow structure that looks like a giant vertical funnel. It’s quite impressive to see in person and not something you often come across in New Zealand. The dam top also gives good views of the lake and surrounding hills. It’s generally very quiet, and we hardly saw other visitors during our walk. On a rainy day, the atmosphere felt fresh and calm, and the whole place had a very tranquil vibe. Worth a stop if you’re exploring the west coast or the Waitākere Ranges.”

“Beautiful reserve that we came by accidentally. Two lovely waterfalls with a steep walk to/from and around 100 steps. Great picnic areas and a toilet”

“Excellent skatepark, large kids skate area. Plus, has a water feature, sand volleyball net, basketball and a nice playground. Large grass area behind for families, kids, or dogs.”

“The food is AWESOME. Great portions and affordable and also tasted great, I was blown away. Heaps of local events are held here as well which are usually fun.”

“Awesome experience. It’s great to walk around and see all the art and animals. Great views of the Kaipara as well. Keep an eye out for charities selling tickets.”

“An amazing walk and beautiful waterfall at the end of the trail. Walk probably takes about 1 hour return.”

“Two years ago, Spiga was the place where we had our first date. Now, as a married couple, we returned for lunch, and it was just as wonderful as we remembered. The cozy atmosphere, delicious food, and exceptional service made it a truly special experience. Fungi Pizza was absolutely incredible—hands down the best fungi pizza in Auckland! The crust was perfectly crispy, and the mushrooms were so fresh and flavorful. We were so impressed that we asked the staff where they sourced their mushrooms. They were incredibly friendly and took the time to explain everything in detail, which made the experience even more enjoyable. We can’t wait to come back and create more beautiful memories here.”

“Ordered the Great Big Breakfast for brunch today. Definitely hit the spot, satisfying my hunger pains after a big gym session. Scrambled eggs (extra eggs) cooked to perfection. Breakfast sausage full of flavor, hash brown golden and crunchy. Bacon cooked just right. Staff very friendly and welcoming. The Cafe had a nice warm and homely vibe. Definitely recommend this place if your looking for somewhere nice to eat.”

“I recently visited Neil Cafe and bar and was truly impressed by the outstanding quality of my meal also a very reasonable price especially considering the quality of the ingredients. I had a slow cooked pork belly on mash with fresh salad. The meal was very generous in size and I was sorry when I had finished despite being unable to eat anything else cos I was very full! Seriously it's my favorite place to eat now.”

“Absolutely amazing hall. Clean, modern and fairly priced. Booking and everything was so easy and smooth. Great quick responses when we messaged. The hall came with everything you would need for your event. My son’s first birthday here was everything we wanted it to be! Extremely grateful and will be booking here again whenever we have an event.”

“Shop: open, spacious, clean Staff: friendly and patient to explain the different options and self-service system Sushi: There are plenty of options from fresh salmon and tuna to inari pockets and fried chicken nigiri Personally, I don't eat raw fish, so this place is great with their different cooked fish/fried chicken/fried shrimp options. There's also a fried food snack cabinet if you're craving a little something extra minus the carbs. The tamagoyaki sushi was absolutely en pointe, and the tuna inari pocket was a burst of flavours - sweet, salty umami all at once! Price: it depends on what sushi you get. They have a pricelist available. (Photo -$6; huge tasty sushi!) Wheelchair accessible and available on 4 delivery apps! They also have a platter option if you're planning for a party. I highly recommend it and would definitely be back for more!”

“First time ordering from here and wow. Delicious sushi, beautiful platters, friendly service and good price range too. Will definitely be back highly recommend. Thank you.”

“First time eating here and was blown away! The servings are generous. The food is so flavourful! It taste so fresh and not oily at all. We got the beef pho (hubby wasnt feeling well and says that was super good). And the lemongrass porkchop on fried rice. Had to take half home! We definitely will come back. Such a gem”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Now I understand why Gemmayze Street was voted No.1 — this place is outstanding! The chicken shish is hands down the best I’ve ever had: juicy, full of flavour, and perfectly cooked. The saffron rice with raisin, walnut, and a touch of sour creamy sauce is absolutely delicious — a perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and creamy. The hummus is also a standout. It has a flavour that reminds me of Sichuan chili, but without the heat — super unique and addictive. The lamb was decent, pretty standard compared to everything else. I also tried their new dessert — it was okay, just not quite my taste. Overall, a fantastic experience and a must-try if you’re in the area!”

“I just finished going up mount Eden and was hungry. Found this place nearby. It's a fairly small place. Seats about 25. Nice, subtle decor. Got the steamed duck #38, with coconut rice. I was hoping for thai tea but they had run out. It took about a half hour to be served. I'm going to assume it was made to order, it was that good. Nicely presented in a shaped dish. I recommend Basil Thai, make reservations!”