About | Mercer Bay Beach Though the Mercer Bay Loop is a fantastic walk for the family, not many dare to come down to the Mercer Bay Beach, or even know about it. It’s quite the climb but well worth it. You might want to leave the kids at home for this one but it can be an excellent adventure…
About | Waterview Reserve The Waterview Reserve is a super fun place to hang out and has something for all ages. It opened up in 2015 and has quickly become a family favourite. The playground has water play, a spiral stair tower, a superslide, swings, tunnels, and climbing nets. There’s also a little sandpit with sand equipment, including a little…
About | Omaha Beach Omaha Beach, translated to Maori, means ‘place of pleasure’ and it’s spot on. Omaha Beach has 14kms of beautiful white sand and with crystal clear water, it makes it the perfect spot to come and relax and swim. You’ll often find good surf here and there are lifeguards on duty during the summer months. If you’re…
About | Manukau Heads Lighthouse There are hardly any more lighthouses around where you are able to walk inside in New Zealand but the Manukau Heads Lighthouse is one of them! Walk the 120 steps to the lighthouse, which is more than 140 years old and enjoy the views over the Manukau Harbour and Waitakere Ranges. On a clear day,…
About | Takapuna Beach Takapuna Beach is a popular urban beach that is great for walking along, swimming and kayaking. At the northern end, the kids will enjoy finding sea creatures in the volcanic rock pools. There’s a historic ‘lava’ trail that goes next to the rocks that is quite neat. From Takapuna Beach, you can take in the views…
About | Mercer Bay Loop Come check out the highest cliffs in Auckland on the Mercer Bay Loop! I love this track. Right by the water, watch the waves come in from way up high and breathe in the ocean breeze. You would never have guessed that there was once a Maori village here. There are several benches along the…
About | Winstones Cove This little cove quickly became the kid’s favourite beach to go to. Winstones Cove is a little beach that has everything you need, beautiful, clear water, rocks to clamber on, and a rope swing. The boys got so much joy out of the rope swing, and it’s perfect for them, even at high tide, they can…
About | Hunua Ranges Regional Park Hunua Ranges Regional Park has a variety of walking and biking tracks for all levels. The park shows off some great views, waterfalls, dams, native forest and wildlife. The most popular attraction, the Hunua Falls, is only a minutes walk away. Pack a picnic, this is a great spot to enjoy lunch. So either…
About | Goat Island Marine Reserve Goat Island is New Zealand’s first marine reserve and is now a popular destination in the summertime to see fish and other sea life. A must-do experience for everyone visiting Auckland as it’s one of the best places to see marine life so close to shore. Grab your snorkel, there’s lots to see in the…
About | Muriwai Beach From another entrance there are great walking areas beside the beach and creek and you’ll see many dog walkers out or families going for an explore. It’s great for little kids because the creek is a safe place to swim in and there are a few waterholes about for the kids to jump in. The car…
