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Local advice, place guides and suburb guides from around Auckland.
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.Coastal and BeachSt Heliers BaySwimming, Village and Tamaki Drive WaterfrontA perfect destination for families, St Heliers Bay offers safe swimming and stunning views, but what hidden gems await your discovery?Coastal and BeachTakapuna BeachSwimming, Playground and Cafés GuideWith its stunning scenery and essential amenities, swimming at Takapuna Beach offers an unforgettable experience—discover what makes it so special.Coastal and BeachCheltenham Beach DevonportCalm Swimming with Rangitoto ViewsKeen to discover the perfect family-friendly swimming spot? Cheltenham Beach in Devonport offers an unforgettable experience that you won't want to miss.North Shore and Hibiscus Coast CyclewaysCycling at Devonport Explorer Route9km Loop to North Head & Cheltenham BeachSoak in stunning views and rich history while cycling the 9km Devonport Explorer route, but there's even more waiting to be uncovered.