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Welcome to Takapuna!

Takapuna is a beautiful vibrant beachside destination with a city rhythm, only 10 mins from Auckland’s CBD. Its Auckland’s ultimate lifestyle destination and has the best of everything – a relaxed beach atmosphere, designer and high-street shopping, airconditioned shopping centre, lots of activities and a thriving hospitality scene with a huge variety of cafés, restaurants and bars – many of which take in views of our beautiful beach overlooking the sparkling waters of the Hauraki Gulf to iconic Rangitoto Island.

Takapuna Beach is Aucklanders favourite beach, with beautiful white sand, large grass beachside reserves, changing facilities and a large playground – it’s a popular place all year round. Add to this its clear ocean waters, many activities and natural beauty – no wonder Takapuna Beach regularly features in New Zealand’s top 10 Instagram spots!

With over 100 places to eat and drink, Takapuna has so many options! From seaside restaurants and bars, to Melbourne-inspired eatery laneways, ice-cream parlours and cafes – there is something to satisfy whatever you’re craving.

If shopping is your thing, head down Hurstmere Road or into the airconditioned Shore City Shopping Centre where you will find a huge variety of shops from designer fashion and jewellery, to department stores, to gifts and homewares and boutique collectables.

Don’t forget to try some of our Top 10 things to do and take some time to explore our beautiful Takapuna.

Have a fantastic visit and we hope you see you here again soon!

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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO

Takapuna Beach – walk the beach, go for a swim,
try stand up paddle boarding or soak up the
sunshine on this beautiful white sand beach while
admiring the views across the Hauraki Gulf.

Enjoy the tastes of Takapuna with over 100 places
to eat or drink - from chic cafes to healthy eats
to world flavours, tasty takeaways or stunning
beachfront dining, Takapuna has a raft of tasty
treats just for you.

Shop for something special. From fashion to
jewellery to exquisite homewares and gifts, you
will find just the right thing from the range of high
street stores, designer boutiques and Shore City
Shopping Centre.

Discover an ancient fossil forest on the ‘lava trail’
between Takapuna and Milford which forms part
of the Te Araroa walkway. This is a stunning seaside
walk along the coast.

Pack a picnic and head to Gould Reserve on
Takapuna Beach or the shores of Lake Pupuke.

Get out on the water and try your hand at standup paddle boarding, wind surfing, sailing,
kayaking, or even snorkelling!

Stroll through Takapuna’s famous Sunday Market
to find anything from fresh fruit and vegetables, to
crafts, furniture and antiques.

Immerse your cultural self in live theatre, music,
arts, culture and heritage at the Bruce Mason
Centre, PumpHouse Theatre, Lake House Arts
Centre or Takapuna Beachside Cinemas.

Find inner peace with a restorative yoga, massage
or reflexology session or pump up the pulse with
an exercise class or Pilates session.

Bring the family to one of Auckland’s best
playgrounds – The all-abilities Takapuna Beach
Playground, then recharge with an icecream or
something to eat.