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Subregion of Auckland, New Zealand
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North Shore is the northern part of the city of Auckland.
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Visitor centre and one-hour guided tours of the Chelsea Sugar Refinery. Also has a bakery and cafe for some sugary goodies. Opened Oct 2018.
Stroll around the park and along the beach and enjoy the views over the Hauraki Gulf and adjoining marine reserve. There are also walks, sea kayaking, picnic areas, the historic Vaughan homestead and a kid's playground that has a miniature train.
Take your time and visit the studios of the local artists and craftspeople in Birkenhead and Northcote.
Hoyts Hibiscus Coast
It has cheap ticket prices: adult tickets at $10.90. Events Cinemas at Albany charges $18.50, the usual Auckland price, while at Hoyts Wairau Park they are $19.50, the highest price in Auckland – both these places have a Tuesday special of $12.50. (in 2017).
Take a stroll around. It's in Devonport at the mouth of the Waitemata Harbour. It has stunning views over the Hauraki Gulf and inner harbour. Look out for the complex of tunnels, guns and other fortifications. Spending a day exploring the tunnels and having a picnic is strongly advised. North Head offers spectacular views of North Shore, central Auckland, the harbour bridge and the volcanic island of Rangitoto.
New Zealand's only indoor ski resort.
Steak house.
Air-conditioned apartment accommodation with free Wi-Fi and unlimited data.
By car
A 10 minute drive over the Harbour Bridge from Central Auckland should get you there.
By bus
Information at Auckland Transport (AT) public transport website
By boat
A short ferry ride away from downtown Auckland. Fullers ferry info.
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