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Beaches, Parks and
Reserves |
Things to do |
Libraries
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Cafes
Over the Auckland Harbour Bridge heading north is the North
Shore. This is New Zealand's fourth largest city. There are many
great places to visit here, which are accessible from
Downtown Auckland by
a pleasant ferry ride that goes between the Ferry Building at
Auckland direct to Devonport. Most weekends you can ride on a
Clydesdale horse-drawn cart, a great thrill for the kids.
Cafes
Devonport and Takapuna have many different cafes which cater to
everyone's taste. Simply take a walk along the street and see
what takes your fancy, or the local malls have great food halls
if you prefer somewhere which is more sheltered.
Altura Cafe
Cafe and coffee roasters,
23 Douglas Alexander Parade, Albany.
Phone: 09 448 1416
If the name sounds familiar, then that is because Altura
supplies cafes and restaurants with freshly roasted coffee. The
cafe in Albany is very family friendly and there is ample
parking outside.
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Above picture: North Head in Devonport |
Beaches and walks
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are many safe sandy beaches for you to take your children to
while visiting the North Shore. The best known are
Takapuna Beach,
Cheltenham Beach
and
Devonport. Other safe
beaches are
Bayswater,
Birkenhead,
Browns Bay, Rothesay
Beach, Murrays Bay, Campbells Bay, Castor Bay,
Long Bay, Milford Beach
and Narrow Neck Beach.
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Devonport
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good play area in Devonport is on the corner of Victoria
Road and Kings Edward Parade, at the end of Devonport
near the ferry building. Grab a take-away coffee and sit
down and enjoy watching the children play on the slides,
seesaw, swings and play area, plus there is loads of grass
to run around on. You can continue with a walk along the
water front on Kings Edward Parade.
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Devonport Domain
has a playground next to the sports field at the southern
end of Kings Edward Parade. Although close to the road, good
fencing and gates make t a safe area for children to play
in.
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Bayswater
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Kawerau Reserve, situated at
Bayswater has boardwalks and bridges providing access to the
wetlands area and is suitable for prams. Kawerau Reserve is
on Kawerau Avenue, Bayswater. Take the Esmonde Road off ramp
and head along Esmonde Road until you reach the
T-intersection of Esmonde Road and Lake Road. Turn
right into Lake Road, continue until you get to
Kawerau Ave on your right (which is the next street on your
right after Regent St). Drive down to the end of Kawerau
Avenue to the reserve.
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Takapuna
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Like to feed the ducks? In Takapuna at Lake Pupuke there is
Killarney Park,
which also houses the Pumphouse. Take the children there to
feed the ducks, and check out whether an outdoor
concert is available.
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Take the Takapuna off-ramp on the north bound motorway and
head along Esmonde Road until you reach the T-intersection
of Esmonde Road and Lake Road. Turn left into Lake Road and
continue along this road, going through Takapuna until you
reach the roundabout. Continue straight through the
roundabout into The Terrace and then along this road to the
T-intersection of The Terrace and Killarney Street. Turn
left into Killarney Street and the park is a right hand turn
a few metres up the road.
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Birkenhead
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easy walk for children, though not suitable for pushchairs,
the Le Roys Bush
walk is great for children. Le Roys Bush is situated between
201 and 212 Onewa Road in Birkenhead. The walk includes a
waterfall plus notable trees and bush, and takes about an
hour to get to Little Shoal Bay.
Hinemoa Park, which is alongside
Birkenhead Point provides a playground and picnic area.
Chatswood Reserve, in Birkenhead,
has some large kauri , approximately 350 to 400 years old. There are
17 entrances to the reserve from surrounding streets.
Glenfield Coastal Walkway
is an easy family walking track start from Lynn Road through to
Manuka Reserve =. with views of the upper harbour and native bush.
Access is at the bottom of Glendhu Road (off Lynn and Bayview
Roads).
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Long Bay
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Long Bay Regional Park, at Long
Bay, has a long sandy beach with playgrounds and both picnic
and bar-b-que areas available. To access the regional park
exit the motorway going north at Oteha Valley Road and turn
right. Keep on Oteha Valley Road until you reach Carlisle
Road. Drive along Carlisle Road, turn left into Beach Road
and continue along Beach Road until you reach the park. Long
Bay also boasts the Okura Marine Reserve.
Browns Bay
Browns Bay Beach is a great
beach for swimming and family barbecues. Besides a great
playground, there is a ramp for skateboarders and of course
toilets and a changing block.
Campbells Bay
A safe swimming for the family with a playground, toilet
block.
Castor Bay
Just down from Campbells Bay is Castor Bay. There is plenty
of shade, a jungle gym and toilet block.
Cheltenham Beach
Cheltenham Beach is in Devonport it has a long
stretch of sand and grassed picnics areas and toilets. The
beach is a close to North Head.
Narrow Neck Beach
Close to Devonport, Narrow Neck Beach
has a children's playground and a shop on the reserve. Picnic and
BBQ facilities are provided.
Waiake Beach
Waiake Beach in Torbay has a small
playground, toilets and changing rooms.
Rothesay Bay
Rothesay Bay beach has a large grass
area with a playground for children and toilet block.
Mairangi Bay
Mairangi Bay beach is popular with
boaties and water skiers. There is a children's playground for
children, a small reserve area and a toilet block.
Little Shoal Bay,
in Northcote, has a large variety of activity areas,
they include a tennis court, petanque court, three-on-three
basketball hoop, a large grassed area and an all-weather
cricket pitch. A boardwalk around the wetlands that border Little
Shoal Bay provides easy walking for the family and also access into
the Le Roys Bush Reserve. Access is via Maritime Terrace, Northcote.
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Things to do
Arts
and Crafts |
Birthday Parties
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Classes |
Indoor Activities |
Indoor Playgrounds
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Libraries
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Shopping |
Swimming Pools |
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Bruce Mason Centre
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Corner of Hurstmere Road and The Promenade, Takapuna.
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Ph: 09 488 2949
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Bruce Mason Centre puts on many live performances each year
for both children and adults.
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TenPin
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Wairau Park, 19 Link Drive, Glenfield
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Ph: 09 442 2469
www.tenpinbowling.co.nz
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Devonport Museum
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33A Wauxhall Road, Devonport
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Open between 2pm and 4pm during the weekends.
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MOVIES
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There are family movie theatres in the North Shore -
Hoyts in Link Drive, and Berkeley in Takapuna.
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Hoyts 8 Cinema Complex
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Link Drive, Glenfield, Auckland.
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Ph:
09 443 7318
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Web:
www.hoyts.co.nz
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Enjoy the latest movies with your family at Hoyts. Check
daily papers, phone, or website for what's showing and when.
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Berkeley Cinemas
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34 Anzac Street, Takapuna.
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Ph:
09 488 6001 (movie line)
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Web:
www.berkeleycinemas.co.nz
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Enjoy movies with your family, check our movie line for
times and pictures currently showing.
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INDOOR ACTIVITIES
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East Coast Bays Leisure Centre
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Bute Road, Browns Bay, North Shore, Auckland.
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Ph:
09 4783379
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Les Mills aerobics, youth sports leagues, compact gym,
children's programmes, community programmes, holiday
programme, creche and more!
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Birkenhead Leisure Centre
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Mahara Ave, Birkenhead, Auckalnd.
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Ph:
09 418 4109
www.northshorecity.govt.nz/Northshoreleisure/birkenhead/
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Indoor rock climbing wall, pre-school gym, miniball,
kiwisport, outdoor adventure activities, outdoor heated pool
and holiday programmes.
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INDOOR PLAYGROUNDS
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Chipmunks
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30 Downing Street, Glenfield.
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Ph: 09 444 8766
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fun indoor playground for children. Sit back and relax as
your children burn off some energy.
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SWIMMING POOLS
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Birkenhead Leisure Centre
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Mahara Ave, Birkenhead, Auckland.
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Ph:
09 418 4109 www.northshorecity.govt.nz/Northshoreleisure/birkenhead/
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Outdoor heated pool and holiday programmes.
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Takapuna Aquatic Centre
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37 Killarney Street, Takapuna, Auckland.
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Ph: 09 486 3286 www.northshorecity.govt.nz/Northshoreleisure/takapuna/Pool.asp
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Indoor heated swimming pool, toddlers pool, therapy pool,
sauna, compact gym and creche.
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Glenfield Leisure Centre
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Bentley Ave, Glenfield, North Shore, Auckland.
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Ph:
09 444 6340
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Indoor heated swimming pool, holiday programmes, Les Mills
aerobics, fully equipped gym, squash courts, creche and
more!
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ARTS AND CRAFTS
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Paint the Earth
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475 Lake Road, Takapuna.
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Ph:
09 489 1117
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CLASSES
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Kids Music Company
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Anzac Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland
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Ph: 09 479-6741
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Fax: 09
479-6743
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Email:
janet@kidsmusic.co.nz
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Web:
www.kidsmusic.co.nz
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Music foundations made fun through many varied musical
activities involving children in singing, moving, listening,
playing instruments and creating.
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have a dedicated passionate team of fully qualified teachers
whose warmth and enthusiasm will encourage and support your
children's learning.
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Classes for 1-9 year olds.
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BIRTHDAY PARITES
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Ivy Cottage Children's Theme Parties
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Churchouse Rd, Greenhithe, Auckland.
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Ph: 09 413 8468
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Web:
www.ivycottage.co.nz
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venue caters exclusively for your party. Enjoy the security and
privacy of Ivy Cottage and the Enchanted Garden which surrounds
it. The garden contains magical pathways, a wishing well, a huge
concrete dinosaur (Max), a small doorway in the 100 year old oak
tree, fairy houses, swings... Themes include: Fairies in the
Garden, Wizards & Witches, The Enchanted Garden, Dinosaur Party,
Teddy Bears' Picnic, Jedi/Star Wars, Princesses, etc. Dress-up
room with costumes to wear.
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LIBRARIES
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- Want
to enrich your children's lives with some reading? Try one of
the following six libraries in the region and ask about any
children's programmes currently running or children's story
times:
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Birkenhead, Phone: 09 486 8559.
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Devonport, Phone: 09 486 8527.
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East Coast Bays,
Phone: 09 486 8577.
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Glenfield, Phone: 09 486 8554.
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Northcote, Phone: 09 486 8490.
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Takapuna, Phone: 09 486 8460.
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Shopping
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Babyshower and Genius Babies
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Shop 8, Pharmacy Building, 231 Main Highway, Albany Village
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Ph:
09 448 5689
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Email:
info@babyshower.co.nz
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Web:
www.geniusbabies.co.nz
and
www.babyshower.co.nz
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Babyshower- for genergeous baby and christening gifts, smart
baby toys, beautiful baby wear and linen, keepsakes and much
more. We deliver New Zealand wide and gift wrap too. Come
visit our gorgeous new store by the new library in the
Albany Village. Playpen and baby wipes provided!!
Plus a full range of educational books, puzzles and toys for
your child.
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