Public pools & Water park in Auckland

“We had our original camp site which was booked a year in advance cancelled last minute for labour weekend due to council pest spraying. After years of planning our family camp, we were desperate to seek urgent accommodation for our large family (100+). I phoned the Clark’s beach holiday park the week of labour weekend and the owners were Amazing! They heard our cries, they catered to our last minute request and had done their best to cater to all our needs and they delivered - truely angels! Thank you so much for your kind hospitality ❤️”

“Nice park, ample parking. Great for kids. Cool as playground as well as a flat area to cycle and play on. Nice walkway by the stream.”

“Oakley Creek Waterfall in New Zealand is a hidden gem that offers a breathtaking escape into nature. The picturesque waterfall cascades gracefully down a rocky cliff, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant flora, creating a serene atmosphere perfect for relaxation and reflection. The well-maintained walking trails leading to the waterfall make it accessible for visitors of all ages, and the sound of the rushing water adds to the tranquility of the experience. Whether you're an avid hiker or simply looking for a peaceful spot to enjoy the beauty of New Zealand's landscapes, Oakley Creek Waterfall is a must-visit destination that leaves a lasting impression.”

“Used to come here and did shopping many times. Luckily, came again today to buy some Cork Yoga Blocks for some DIY thing. Rightly priced. Will be back again.”

“Great view to the sea from the balcony and well priced. Was hoping for more privacy at the private spa pool but it came with bubbles so all good”

“Absolutely love going to gym the equipment could do with an upgrade but are still usable an the staff are absolutely wonderful so I'm giving it five stars for the wonderful staff an prices”

“I haven't been there in so long, since 1990ish but my childhood memories of your park were so awesome, we were safe to run round free and unsupervised in our ever expanding packs, (tho it was harder to injure 80's children) so many families in the summer and everyone, staff and patrons were all lovely and courteous. There was tree swings, n family movies at night played on giant projector screens that all the kids watched from duvet+ pillow forts on a grass bank before bed. The prickles were my least favorite thing, but we stayed in our giant tyre tube's in the creek most of the day. I love so much the refusal to engage nasty insult comments. Those 30 yr old memories are still probably my best n happiest of camping as a kid. I hope the legacy review isn't out of place.”

“The frozen cocktail was absolutely delicious and the perfect way to start the evening. The beef salad was fresh, full of flavour, and beautifully balanced with crunchy noodles and a tasty dressing. We finished off with the sorbet dessert that was light and refreshing. Great atmosphere and friendly service.”

“We initially rented through Be My Guest and found the team to be brilliant to deal with. We have since bought a property and BMG are managing it for us. They are professional, attentive and a pleasure to deal with. Would hight recommend on both accounts, thank you very much Miranda and the Be My Guest Team.”

“I have absolutely LOVED this gym. Everyone is friendly, the gear is great, it’s rarely crowded, and having the basketball court has been a great bonus.”

“My two kids started swimming at Swimsation Te Atatu Peninsula in April 2024. They had very limited skills when they started (way below their school age level). With the support of the great teachers they learnt so much in just a few months that now they are swimming beyond their school age level. The staff is kind and accomodating, we managed to catch up with our make up classes every time we had one missed class. Thank you! Keep up the good work, you guys are great!”

“Such a fantastic experience over the last year here. We’ve been to quite a few swim schools and nothing has topped the consistency and attention from DGSS. 5 stars!”

“We take the kids here for Saturday basketball - the coaches are great and the kids have got a lot from these sessions. recommend!”

“Overall, our experience with Swimsation has been positive. The staff genuinely care about the kids, and the environment feels professional but more importantly, welcoming. We don’t usually leave reviews, but we want to say how much we appreciate Heart. She’s kind, attentive, and clearly cares. She always takes the time to check in on our child’s progress and makes us feel seen. Swimsation, you’ve made a great hire with Heart, and that speaks to the quality of the whole team. We hope she and everyone at Swimsation know how much they’re appreciated.”

“Lovely, simple place to spend a night or two! It's travelers but also permanent residents here. We had a light flight and had to drive with our camper van from Auckland and wouldn't make it before closing. We called them up and were told it wasn't a problem we would be a bit later, WICKED! We arrived and were warmly greeted by one of the owners, Maxine, who friendly enough gave us a few shower tokens for free. Her husband Roy would come by later to give us our change and stayed to help out with some Q's we might have about our transportation. Turned out he built the things for over 50 years! We had a good chat and then had a pleasant slumber. To be awoken the next morning by chirping birds, lovely! Was our first evening in NZ, was a lovely start to our holiday being greeted and treated so kindly, thank you guys! ”

“1. Rose Garden Apartments has an excellent location and landscape. If you are unable to drive, I highly recommend living here! Walkable distance to Westfield Albany, supermarkets, banks, swimming pool, and gym. Public transportation is also available within the distance, with 5 different bus lines running frequent services throughout the day. 2. Not to mention the building quality of this apartment. Even though it’s only a 6 story apartment, the foundation quality is surely at its best. The durability will beat any other apartments nearby. 3. Rose Garden Apartments was most criticized in the past for its poor management. However, in 2022, the community committee replaced the body corporate manager and the building manager with the best in town. Rose Garden is now in good hands with Crockers - NZ's largest body corporate management company. Building management is taken cared for by Cadogan Facilities Management. Cadogan is an expert in Building Facilities Management, with highest qualifications and won numerous prizes with what they do. 4.Rose Garden has an amazing community that supports each other like families do. The Facebook page, WeChat group, KakaoTalk group and neighbourhood support page are available just a phone away. Whether it is you have lost or found something, you have accidentally injured yourself while home alone, or you are just a screwdriver away from finishing your home project, you will sure be able to find some help and support there.”

“Profoundly upset & frustrated to learn that The Warehouse has been been strong-armed out of Milford Mall, despite the Group's offer of favourable financial terms & the overwhelming support of locals in the area. We are losing the ONLY outlet providing DIY, Gardening, Furniture, Crafts, Home/Kitchen Ware, Appliances, Tech, - to name a few. It's a lovely, peaceful place with delightful ambiance. The last thing we need is a gym!”

“I really love this toyworld, they have great specials on frequently, so I visit to check them out, great range, just need more Toy Story toys as they have been sold out for a wee while and quite in demand this year.”

“This is a great place for relaxing, also good for the kids. There are two big waterslides. But it would be good to renovate a bit here and there, but it does not affecting the good experience.”

“Just moved here, and I got suggested this place. What a setup. Really love it. Very spacious, workers are awesome to talk to, and the local people that I spoke to are very social. Good vibes. Was told to try their pizza and hot dog, so I did. - Brownzy dog 7.9/10 2 for $5 is great value. They're not spectacular. However, they're perfect while watching live sports and are arranged quite well. Delicious to eat. - Meat lovers pizza 7.5/10 $10 isn't too bad too, good size to share. At this point, I was a bit drunk and vacuuming the whole thing to sober up, but it was good for a bar snack. Prefer the brownzy dogs over this.”

“Received help from a lovely worker by the name of Jaimee and saying she changed my life would be an understatement! The clothing section looked fabulous for such a busy day and she was the only employee I saw even attempting to have it looking proper! She helped me at my worst after feeling like a whale in a sundress but she made me realise I am beautiful regardless, I went out for lunch later on in that same dress and have never felt more fabulous, truly life changing customer service xx Sue-Ann.”

“I’ve taken my kids to Auckland Adventure Park a few times and they absolutely love the luge and the 4D cinema! It’s a fantastic place for children aged 4 through to teens. For younger kids—especially those in preschool and primary school—it’s an amazing venue for birthday parties. Their castle-themed party room is a real highlight, perfect for children who love medieval and knight-themed adventures. For older kids, the zipline and VR games offer plenty of excitement too. Highly recommended for a fun family day out or a memorable birthday celebration!”

“We visited Crystal Mountain during the week ( school term ) it is a great place with lots to offer and very unusual and interesting things to see. It boasts A Crystal Museum and store, Huge indoor play area, two cafes, carousel rides and a roller coaster, interesting animals, large dinosaur statues and more... Lots of free parking on-site . Ideal for all ages and for kids birthday parties. You get to Interact with most animals and feed them (the animal food is sold at the main entrance Cafe) The indoor play area includes 3 rides ( Carousel, teacup and train), a jumping castle plus a Massive activity area and a separate play area for toddlers Outside activities includes a train ride, roller coaster and tractor ride. The two cafes have a variety of food on their menu and is child friendly, one cafe is situated at the main entrance and the other at the indoor play area. The staff are super super kind ,friendly , interactive and helpful. We noticed a few of the staff cover alot of responsibility of the park and even with all that responsibility they still made our visit so much more fun. A huge thanks to the amazing team namely the young lady that does the train ride and sees to the animals, the young gentleman that operates the indoor rides and oversees the indoor play area and the helpful lady at the cafe who took the time to explain all that we needed to know so that we made the most of our time there. The Crystal Museum store sell so many beautiful and unusual items. Cons: The Main cafe food is substandard but cheap, we didnt try the food at the play area Cafe. When we bought our tickets on Grab One we ensured we bought the full access tickets there was no mention that during the school term week the Rollercoaster and tractor rides do not operate, we only found this out at the cafe counter when we handed our tickets in. I will definitely be going back.”

“We stayed here in December, 2022. The accommodation was clean & located right at the harbour. Downstairs was a host of fine restaurants and night life. Close to the heart of the city.”

“Look by any means this place is not super flash but I think it’s seriously good value. I stayed for 2 nights at $160 a night in the run up to Xmas. Great location, great price and a great big room with a super comfy bed. Also used the pool which was all ok. Remember to take your room towel as the day I was there none were provided. Lastly check in and staff were all good. Remember people it’s $160 NZD for a massive room in the middle of the city.”

“I have changed over to my prescription meds pickup to Chemist Warehouse Silverdale recently as prices are way better and the stock is 5x larger than regular pharmacies. It is always busy there with plenty of helpful staff often stocking up shelves. Most know where stuff is.”

“I had my 90th birthday at the Wade, and it couldn't have been better. The staff were so kind and attentive, especially our host Tye who was excellent. He really made the experience special. The surprise birthday desert was such a treat, very unexpected and most appreciated. My family and I would highly recommend having any event at the Wade.”

“East to west North to south Aces bar is the best For one and all. Great place for fun and entertainment with staff's and management my choice. Definitely will be yours”

“Great food, fantastic staff definitely will be back”

“Love going to Toyworld. Some great bargains. Huge range of choices especially with lego.”