Waterfront Wonders

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…

Calling kids of all ages

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…

Cannonball!!!!

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…

Flying and football

It’s all happening at Western Park Western Park gets all a little Alice in Wonderland in parts, starting with the half submerged Grecian columns sticking out of the grass up by Ponsonby Road, which is a popular lunchtime sunbathing spot with local office workers. From there you can continue your adventure down the ridge under…

Dust off the hamper

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…

Get some sand between your toes

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,…

Park Life

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…