Top Things to do in Whangaparaoa
The 10 Best Things to do in Whangaparaoa, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in Whangaparaoa, New Zealand including Matakatia Bay, Whangaparaoa Golf Club, Gulf Harbour Country Club, Shakespear Regional Park, Megazone Whangaparaoa, Army Bay Beach, Little Manly Beach, Whangaparaoa Narrow Gauge Railway, Gulf Harbour Marina, Toa Tai Fishing Charters.
Restaurants in Whangaparaoa
1. Matakatia Bay
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Whangaparaoa Golf Club
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Whangaparaoa Golf Club welcomes visitors to expereince some testing fairways and challenging greens, providing a balance and ease for golfers of all levels. Casual green fee players are always welcome where you can enjoy playing all year. After your game you are welcome to relax in the Sprig bar or head up to the lounge and enjoy some refreshments at Ika moana Cafe.
3. Gulf Harbour Country Club
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Gulf Harbour Country Club enjoys a reputation as one of the premier golf clubs in New Zealand, with an outstanding championship course. Located on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, less than an hour’s drive from Auckland’s CBD, it is home to an 18-hole gem designed by the famous course architect Robert Trent Jones Jr. Despite its relatively tender years, the layout of the course has twice played host to the New Zealand Open. Come and enjoy the thrill of playing the spectacular cliff-top course with some fantastic vistas of the Auckland area. The back nine, the 12th hole provides fantastic views looking back towards Auckland city with views all down the North Shore. We have extensive practice facilities allowing golfers to loosen off before playing with a Putting and Chipping Greens, Pitching Green and a 250-metre Driving Range. The clubhouse experience is equally rewarding: the club has a warm, friendly atmosphere ensuring visitors will feel instantly at home.
Reviewed By Smoletx1 - Severance, United States
How many times am I going to golf in New Zealand with my son? This may have been my one chance, so I went for the best place I could find. Add rental clubs to the greens fees for a Friday morning round, and it came in just under $400 us (yikes, but okay). I think kiwis get a much better rate, especially if they are affiliated with club. We LOVED it! We took the ferry from the Auckland viaduct, and the course arranged for our ride to the course. What a cool way to get to the course! The views were insane, and we never had to wait to hit our shots, even though we were a twosome. The rough is crazy. If you hit one wide, don't even bother. Even if you see exactly where it went in, chances are less than 50/50 that you'll find it. Don't worry, though, it's not so hard that you won't have fun. It's great.
4. Shakespear Regional Park
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4.5 based on 231 reviews
Reviewed By kinx81 - Hamilton, New Zealand
The Heritage trail is very nice and passes by a lovely waterfall. Continue on and you will meet up to the Lookout trail (worth doing) and you can walk down to the beach. There’s camping and I bet it gets crowded in summer. It was a beautiful sunny day today, May 30, and perfect for walking. Make sure you get your pic in front of the “frame”.
5. Megazone Whangaparaoa
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
Step into a futuristic indoor labyrinth filled with smoke, music and lighting effects. Gripping a High-Tech Phasor, prepare yourself for an intense battle of skill and strategy. Caught in the middle of a space-age laser battle, you'll test your courage, stealth, cunning, and stamina by tagging enemy bases, de-energising your opponents and finding your way through the arena.
6. Army Bay Beach
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4.5 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By 874pavg
Stumbled across it by accident but boy what a find. Small, private and great. Lovely for a picnic, swimming or just the views.
7. Little Manly Beach
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4.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By JenniferS9665
The beach can be easily accessed by several paths from the neighborhood. It’s a long sandy beach that is kept very clean. Great place for a long walk or run!
8. Whangaparaoa Narrow Gauge Railway
9. Gulf Harbour Marina
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4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By shirleyt968 - Auckland, New Zealand
This Marina is in my neighbourhood so I am there frequently whether it is to sit in the sun and watch the world go by or to check out one of the 3 restaurants or have coffee at one of the cafes there. There is also a takeaway fish and chip shop and a very well stock Four Square.
10. Toa Tai Fishing Charters
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3.0 based on 13 reviews
We are a fishing charter that can accommodate up to 32 people onboard for day trips or 9 people for overnight trips..
