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Wynyard Quarter: Auckland’s Seaside Scene. It’s hard to imagine the virtual wasteland this part of the world once was. These days the Wynyard Quarter is anything but. Brimming with activities, events, restaurants, tourists and locals alike, it’s a year-round destination for all ages. Of course, being on the beautiful Waitemata means the area really comes…
Get on your bike at the Grey Lynn Pump Track. At the north-end of Grey Lynn Park you’ll find 200 metres of brand new pump track. This all-weather asphalt course can be used by BMXs, mountain bikes, skateboards and scooters, with enough twists, turns and jumps to keep even the biggest daredevil entertained. It’s all…
The culinary institution on Ponsonby Road that is Prego. We love this place, but then again who doesn’t around here? With its perfect balance of smart-casual dining and staff who are the definition of slick, it’s really not surprising that Prego is still a go-to dining destination after all these years. Part of their secret…
Fun and games at Pt Erin Baths and Park Those camper-vanning tourists are onto something. Yes, we’ve spotted you free-spirited travellers in the Pt Erin car park. And who could blame you? Fringed by large pine trees, this magic spot is within a stone’s throw of Ponsonby and has something for everyone. The park itself…
Six and 3/4 year-old local, Luca, gave us the inside running on what’s fun and yummy around here. And did anyone mention football…? (more…)
Picnic inspiration from around the ‘hood Locations for picnics are as plentiful around here as places to source provisions for said excursion are. But to whet your appetite, here are few of our favourite outdoor eating spots. At this time year it’s hard to go past the gorgeous, north-facing Herne Bay beaches, or for big…
Kick your shoes off at one of our local seaside haunts When it comes to our pick of beaches we’ve got some secret stunners around here. The picturesque Sentinel, Home Bay and Hamilton Road Beaches are mere minutes from Ponsonby Road, and with views to the North Shore enjoy all day sun – so slip,…
It’s all going on around Meola Reef Walkway Or it’s all going off, depending how you look at it. If it’s not the large contingent of dogs and their owners chatting to one another along the walkways and in the off-leash area, it’s a toot-toot from the steam engine at Motat, or the din of…
Leisure time at the Costley Reserve Park Just off the beaten track, near the top end of Ponsonby Road, is where you’ll find this hidden gem. The views to the city already make it a winner in our opinion, but the recent addition of a very cool playground for kids of all ages, plus the…
