Guidebook for Whangaparaoa
Entertainment & Activities
Great swimming, sunbathing and boat launching facilities, nice outdoor playground.
6 helybéli ajánlásával
Stanmore Bay Beach
Vipond RoadGreat swimming, sunbathing and boat launching facilities, nice outdoor playground.
Best swimming beach on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula 400 meters from our place.
Also popular with windsurfers and a good place to launch boats.
Playground behind sailingclub.
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Manly
Best swimming beach on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula 400 meters from our place.
Also popular with windsurfers and a good place to launch boats.
Playground behind sailingclub.
all-purpose leisure facility with stadium sports, swimming, fitness, group exercise, kids activities and more.
www.theleisurecentre.co.nz/
17 helybéli ajánlásával
Stanmore Bay Pool and Leisure Centre
159 Brightside Rdall-purpose leisure facility with stadium sports, swimming, fitness, group exercise, kids activities and more.
www.theleisurecentre.co.nz/
400 Whangaparaoa Rd
Familyfun with a train, pettingzoo and playgrounds. www.rail.co.nz/main.htm
Sightseeing
Explore the walking tracks at beautiful Shakespear Regional Park at the tip of the peninsula for stunning scenery and amazing views over the Hauraki Gulf.
Enjoy a BBQ, go swimming, fishing, kayaking
126 helybéli ajánlásával
Shakespeare Regionális Park
1501 Whangaparaoa RdExplore the walking tracks at beautiful Shakespear Regional Park at the tip of the peninsula for stunning scenery and amazing views over the Hauraki Gulf.
Enjoy a BBQ, go swimming, fishing, kayaking
Bird/Wildlife sanctuary, one of New Zealand's most important and exciting conservation projects. Located just 4km from the end of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula.
http://www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz
122 helybéli ajánlásával
Tiritiri Matangi Island
Bird/Wildlife sanctuary, one of New Zealand's most important and exciting conservation projects. Located just 4km from the end of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula.
http://www.tiritirimatangi.org.nz
Time Trail of buildings from the 1860s to the 1930s. Collection of early photos of the area and collection of family archives.
www.silverdalemuseum.org.nz
Pioneer Village
Time Trail of buildings from the 1860s to the 1930s. Collection of early photos of the area and collection of family archives.
www.silverdalemuseum.org.nz
Food Scene
Good and atmospheric Indian restaurant/take-away, very reasonably priced.
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Masala Indian Restaurant
195 Brightside RdGood and atmospheric Indian restaurant/take-away, very reasonably priced.
Cozy Italian restaurant.
See (mostly very positive!) reviews on http://www.menumania.co.nz/restaurants/abruzzo-ristorante-italiano-whangaparaoa
400 Whangaparaoa Rd
Stanmore Bay
09-424 0898
MENOPA
400 Whangaparaoa RdCozy Italian restaurant.
See (mostly very positive!) reviews on http://www.menumania.co.nz/restaurants/abruzzo-ristorante-italiano-whangaparaoa
400 Whangaparaoa Rd
Stanmore Bay
09-424 0898
Bar/Restaurant with on certain days comedy nights, live music, quiz nights etc.
Approx 15 min walk from residence.
http://www.jacstrading.co.nz
15 helybéli ajánlásával
JAC's Trading
6 Main StBar/Restaurant with on certain days comedy nights, live music, quiz nights etc.
Approx 15 min walk from residence.
http://www.jacstrading.co.nz
Friendly restaurant with good value for money.
http://www.southernkitchen.co.nz/
15 helybéli ajánlásával
Jambalaya Eatery
49 Rawhiti RdFriendly restaurant with good value for money.
http://www.southernkitchen.co.nz/
Everything Else
One of New Zealand's premier golf courses situated on the end of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. The golf course has stunning views across the Hauraki Gulf.
http://www.gulfharbourcountryclub.co.nz
29 helybéli ajánlásával
Gulf Harbour Country Club
180 Gulf Harbour DrOne of New Zealand's premier golf courses situated on the end of the Whangaparaoa Peninsula. The golf course has stunning views across the Hauraki Gulf.
http://www.gulfharbourcountryclub.co.nz
Set in picturesque surroundings with parkland and ocean views. A 18 hole course with some testing fairways and challenging greens. http://www.wgcgolf.net/
10 helybéli ajánlásával
Whangaparaoa Golf Club
1337 Whangaparaoa RdSet in picturesque surroundings with parkland and ocean views. A 18 hole course with some testing fairways and challenging greens. http://www.wgcgolf.net/
Learn windsurfing on beautiful Big Manly Beach! Operates throughout the summer months (book lessons in advance). www.flyingforwards.co.nz
Flying Forwards Windsurf School
Learn windsurfing on beautiful Big Manly Beach! Operates throughout the summer months (book lessons in advance). www.flyingforwards.co.nz
Offers dive trips, full range of PADI dive courses, selection of quality dive equipment, scuba & snorkeling hire gear, air & nitrox fills, full scuba equipment and cylinder servicing and testing.
Kiwi Scuba Divers
8 Keith Hay CtOffers dive trips, full range of PADI dive courses, selection of quality dive equipment, scuba & snorkeling hire gear, air & nitrox fills, full scuba equipment and cylinder servicing and testing.
Popular place to launch boats, approx 10 minutes drive from residence. Ferry services depart from Gulf Harbour to Tiritiri Matangi Island, a nature reserve/bird sanctuary that is well worth a visit.
18 helybéli ajánlásával
Gulf Harbour
Popular place to launch boats, approx 10 minutes drive from residence. Ferry services depart from Gulf Harbour to Tiritiri Matangi Island, a nature reserve/bird sanctuary that is well worth a visit.
Comfortable beds, gourmet style breakfast served privately in room, home roasted coffee, ensuite, late check-out 13:00, parking for campervan/boat trailer, walking distance to beach/shops/restaurants.
78 Stanmore Bay Rd
Comfortable beds, gourmet style breakfast served privately in room, home roasted coffee, ensuite, late check-out 13:00, parking for campervan/boat trailer, walking distance to beach/shops/restaurants.
Wainui Golf and Function Centre
35 Windmill Dr18 hole golf course
http://www.peninsulagolf.co.nz
Arts & Culture
The perfect activity if the weather is bad.
http://www.hoyts.co.nz
34 helybéli ajánlásával
HOYTS Hibiscus Coast
6 Link Cres The perfect activity if the weather is bad.
http://www.hoyts.co.nz
Twelve lanes for bowling an arcade area. No matter what your age you are sure to have a fun day out when visiting the bowling center. www.tenpinwgp.co.nz
14 Link Crescent
14 Link CrescentTwelve lanes for bowling an arcade area. No matter what your age you are sure to have a fun day out when visiting the bowling center. www.tenpinwgp.co.nz
All-year indoor snow resort where guests can experience the thrill of snowsports and the atmosphere of a snow village. Approx 15 min drive from residence.
http://snowplanet.co.nz
99 helybéli ajánlásával
Hó bolygó
91 Small RdAll-year indoor snow resort where guests can experience the thrill of snowsports and the atmosphere of a snow village. Approx 15 min drive from residence.
http://snowplanet.co.nz
Race Indoor Go Karts and Outdoor Bumper Boats. Approx 15 minutes drive from residence.
http://www.actionraceway.co.nz/
Action Raceway
87 Small RdRace Indoor Go Karts and Outdoor Bumper Boats. Approx 15 minutes drive from residence.
http://www.actionraceway.co.nz/
Indoor and outdoor thermal mineral pools with varying temperatures and depths, a Movie pool and hydroslides, Spa and Cafe. http://www.waiwera.co.nz/
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Waiwera
Indoor and outdoor thermal mineral pools with varying temperatures and depths, a Movie pool and hydroslides, Spa and Cafe. http://www.waiwera.co.nz/
Shopping
With a library, large supermarket, clothing stores, cafe/bar and restaurants, pharmacy, warehouse, giftshops etc you should have no problem finding anything you need. About 15 min walk from residence.
Whangaparāoa Library
9 Main StWith a library, large supermarket, clothing stores, cafe/bar and restaurants, pharmacy, warehouse, giftshops etc you should have no problem finding anything you need. About 15 min walk from residence.
Every Wednesday a Nightmarket from 5PM till 11PM. Different foodstalls, cloths etc. About 10 minutes walk from residence.
http://www.aucklandnightmarket.co.nz
6 Main St
6 Main StreetEvery Wednesday a Nightmarket from 5PM till 11PM. Different foodstalls, cloths etc. About 10 minutes walk from residence.
http://www.aucklandnightmarket.co.nz
Sunday morning market (10am – 2pm). Stalls with food, arts/crafts, breads, jewellery, coffee etc. http://fairwaybay.co.nz/hobbs-wharf-market/about/#hwm
Pinecrest Dr
Sunday morning market (10am – 2pm). Stalls with food, arts/crafts, breads, jewellery, coffee etc. http://fairwaybay.co.nz/hobbs-wharf-market/about/#hwm