Guidebook for Auckland
Essentials
Countdown Takapuna
10 Barry's Point RoadGreat supermarket within 10 min walk.
Arts & Culture
Berkeley Takapuna
34 Anzac St$10 movies Sun to Wed
Sightseeing
Takapuna Beach
Best urban beach in New Zealand! 10 min walk away.
Food Scene
The Commons
21 Hurstmere RdBest fine dining in Takapuna!
Mexico Takapuna
4 The StrandBest mexican in Takapuna
Raviz Indian Cuisine
178 Hurstmere Rd$10 lunch deals - great food and fantastic value
453 Lake Rd
Best dumplings in Takapuna. Try the spicey dumplings.
Little & Friday — Belmont
232 Ponsonby RoadThe best bakery in Auckland!!!
Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeGreat ice creams and fish and chips
Jam Organic Cafe
33-45 Hurstmere RdBest breakfast in Takapuna
BurgerFuel Takapuna
22 Anzac StBurgers NZ style
Fatima’s Takapuna
20 Anzac StGreat kebabs
Shopping
Takapunan markkinat
17 Anzac StEvery Sunday morning - lots of bargins and good food.
The Department Store
High end shopping 5 min walk away
Drinks & Nightlife
The Elephant Wrestler
138 Hurstmere RdBest pub in Takapuna. Quiz nights every Tuesday.
Everything Else
52 Hurstmere Rd
A cool urban 'green' that regularly holds events (markets, film nights etc).