Lynette's Guidebook to Whangaparāoa
Beaches
Lovely white sandy beach with plenty of trees to sit under. Great for swimming, fishing or picnics. A real favourite on the Whangaporoa Peninsula!
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Stanmore Bay
Lovely white sandy beach with plenty of trees to sit under. Great for swimming, fishing or picnics. A real favourite on the Whangaporoa Peninsula!
Gorgeous little beach with views of Rangitoto! A favourite for water sports, walks, swimming & picinics!
Often sitings of Orcas & Dolphins.
Our little favourite!
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Arkles Bay
Gorgeous little beach with views of Rangitoto! A favourite for water sports, walks, swimming & picinics!
Often sitings of Orcas & Dolphins.
Our little favourite!
Army Bay is one of three beaches in Shakespear Regional Park. The regional park is an open sanctuary integrating recreation, farming and conservation. The beach itself features a free car park overlooking the water, and a narrow grassy bank area that's ideal for picnics.
Army Bay is a popular spot for locals launching their boats, kayaking and paddle boarding. The gentle curve of the sandy beach, the seclusion offered and the views of the Hauraki Gulf have created a picturesque spot for visitors to simply relax and enjoy the views.
Across the road is the main entrance into Shakespear Regional Park. The regional park is a habitat for native wildlife and includes a few scenic walking trails.
From the park's main entrance, a 5 minutes walk leads to the small yet picturesque Gully Waterfalls, while a 30 minute walk takes you to a lookout offering 360 panoramic views of the Hauraki Gulf.
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Army Bay
Army Bay is one of three beaches in Shakespear Regional Park. The regional park is an open sanctuary integrating recreation, farming and conservation. The beach itself features a free car park overlooking the water, and a narrow grassy bank area that's ideal for picnics.
Army Bay is a popular spot for locals launching their boats, kayaking and paddle boarding. The gentle curve of the sandy beach, the seclusion offered and the views of the Hauraki Gulf have created a picturesque spot for visitors to simply relax and enjoy the views.
Across the road is the main entrance into Shakespear Regional Park. The regional park is a habitat for native wildlife and includes a few scenic walking trails.
From the park's main entrance, a 5 minutes walk leads to the small yet picturesque Gully Waterfalls, while a 30 minute walk takes you to a lookout offering 360 panoramic views of the Hauraki Gulf.
Beautiful bay with fabulous view across to auckland can see the ferry going by to Gulf Harbour swimming great when the tides in very clean water is washed by the shells. Lovely place to take your lunch or our family favourite is fish and chip dinner.
Matakatia Bay
Beautiful bay with fabulous view across to auckland can see the ferry going by to Gulf Harbour swimming great when the tides in very clean water is washed by the shells. Lovely place to take your lunch or our family favourite is fish and chip dinner.
This is another lovely one which is just off the main road so easy to park. Facilities such as toilets and shower. Little grassed area prior to the beach which is great for picnics. Overall a very quiet beach.
Little Manly Beach
This is another lovely one which is just off the main road so easy to park. Facilities such as toilets and shower. Little grassed area prior to the beach which is great for picnics. Overall a very quiet beach.
Food Scene
beans n bites
651 Whangaparaoa RdGreat coffee & selection of food
Friendly staff, good menu, great coffee. Plenty of parking spaces.
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Cafe Hibiscus
639 Whangaparaoa RdFriendly staff, good menu, great coffee. Plenty of parking spaces.
Grocery Shopping
Our favourite supermarket to pick up supplies before you arrive at your holiday home.
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New World
580 Whangaparaoa RdOur favourite supermarket to pick up supplies before you arrive at your holiday home.
Food scene
Lovely location in Gulf Harbour. Overlooks the marina inlet. Great food, especially the Vietnamese choices! Lovely staff. Highly recommend & one of our personal favourites!
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Cherry Cafe
154 Harbour Village DrLovely location in Gulf Harbour. Overlooks the marina inlet. Great food, especially the Vietnamese choices! Lovely staff. Highly recommend & one of our personal favourites!