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Local advice, place guides and suburb guides from around Auckland.
South AucklandManurewaSuburb Guide to Multicultural Life and Botanic GardensDiscover Manurewa’s multicultural heart, Southmall buzz and Auckland Botanic Gardens, where South Auckland community life thrives.East AucklandMission BaySuburb Guide to Beachside Living and Waterfront LifeDiscover Mission Bay’s waterfront reserve, harbour beach and café strip where Rangitoto views and easy city links shape daily life.West AucklandNew LynnSuburb Guide to Transport Hub and Town Centre LifeDiscover New Lynn, West Auckland’s transport and town-centre hub, where rail, LynnMall and clay heritage meet estuary parks and everyday local life.Central AucklandMount EdenSuburb Guide to Village Life and Maunga ViewsDiscover Mount Eden’s village cafés, villa streets and the climb up Maungawhau, where Auckland’s highest isthmus views await.Surfcasting and Beach FishingMuriwai Beach FishingSurfcasting, Kontiki and Rock SafetyMuriwai Beach is the black-sand surf beach in Muriwai Regional Park on Auckland’s west coast, about 40 km north-west of the city centre. It runs about 60 km north from Ōtakamiro Point, where one of the few mainland gannet colonies in New Zealand nests on the headland. Anglers surfcast the gutters, launch kontiki longlines off …Local AdviceChoosing Hedging Plants in AucklandWhat Grows Well and How Far Apart to PlantThe hedge decision people make backwards Most hedges get chosen by appearance and then live or die by everything else. The plant that looked right at the garden centre turns out to want more sun than the fence line gets, or hates the clay, or grows twice as fast as anyone wanted and becomes a …West Auckland SkateparksRiverhead SkateparkModern Flow Park for Scooters Boards and BikesDiscover Riverhead Skatepark’s smooth concrete flow lines and Levi Hawken sculpture where family sessions and progressive riding await.South Auckland SkateparksHayman Park Skatepark ManukauSouth Auckland Regional Skate SpotDiscover Hayman Park Skatepark in Manukau, a free regional concrete spot with ramps, bowl and pump tracks beside a major playground.East AucklandBeachlands, Maraetai and ClevedonEast Auckland Pōhutukawa Coast GuideDiscover Beachlands, Maraetai and Clevedon where sheltered beaches, regional parks and coastal paths await on East Auckland's scenic Pōhutukawa Coast.Nature Reserves and WetlandsParry Kauri Park Freedom Camping WarkworthRules and Kauri WalkHidden among majestic kauri trees, discover the enchanting freedom camping experience at Parry Kauri Park—where adventure awaits just beyond the entrance.Central Auckland CyclewaysGrafton Gully CyclewayKey CBD Connector RouteA scenic cycling experience awaits at Grafton Gully Path, where safety and accessibility blend seamlessly—discover what makes this route a must-ride!Coastal and BeachCornwallis BeachCalm Harbour Swimming & Family PicnicsMake a splash at Cornwallis Beach, Auckland, where pristine waters and safety measures await—discover what makes this beach a must-visit destination!