Top Things to do in North Shore
Top Restaurants in North Shore
Top 10 Nature & Parks in North Shore, North Island
Discover the best top things to do in North Shore, New Zealand including Milford Foreshore Walk, Key Summit Track, Killarney Park, Mount Victoria Reserve, Smiths Bush Reserve, Browns Bay Beach, Little Shoal Bay Reserve, Takapuna Beach Playground, My Wonderland, Milford Beach Reserve.
Restaurants in North Shore
1. Milford Foreshore Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
Reviewed By steved333
I would not do this instead of a cruise, but it was a nice addition. We took a cruise when it was cloudy and couldn’t resist revisiting the next day when it was sunny. The short walk gives you views to Mitre Peak and the sound. We did not find the sand flies overwhelming, but I guess they can be bad.
2. Key Summit Track
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 45 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip. See website for the price of accommodation on this track.
Reviewed By mcmoscato - Annandale, United States
Key Summit is an outstanding easy excursion from the Milford Road or a quick side-trip from the Routeburn Track. The climb to Key Summit begins at The Divide trailhead, and starts on the Routeburn Track heading toward the Lake Howden and Lake Mackenzie Huts. The track is well graded and passes through pleasant forest with limited views. After a gradual climb a signed intersection points the way to the Key Summit Track, which veers above the Routeburn. The smooth track heads uphill via a series of moderate switchbacks. As the trail emerges from the forest, there are outstanding views down the Hollyford Valley as a taste of the more expansive views to come. Near the top of the climb the trail forks as part of a worthwhile nature loop. The route meanders on the high summit ridge, past beautiful tarns and with many outstanding viewpoints. The turnaround point is the Lake Marian Viewpoint, where you can just see Lake Marian perched in a high hanging valley in the Darran Mountains across the Hollyford Valley. After completing the summit nature loop, head back down the way you came. It's about 4-5 miles in total ~ 2 hours and while steep in some places not a hard hike and rewarding with magnificent views
3. Killarney Park
4. Mount Victoria Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 467 reviews
Reviewed By chetasm2018
Just a short ferry from Auckland to the town of Davenport, mount Victoria is a short 10-15 min climb up the hill. The views from up there are worth the climb as you get almost 360 degree view of the city, harbor and also the volcanic mountain the other size.
5. Smiths Bush Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By BridgetF626 - Auckland, New Zealand
Smith's Bush is an ecologically sensitive area so the whole walk is on a boardwalk. It is an extremely pleasant walk of about 15-20 minutes to do the circuit. Unlike alot of other bush walks where you spend so much time looking at your feet so that you don't trip, this walk enables you to look up and enjoy the amazing canopy. It has a wonderful collection of epiphytes. If you don't know what these are, you will soon realise. As you first walk into the area you will notice the incredible amount of bird songs. As you get closer to the motorway these stop but pick up again as you loop around the track. It is suitable for prams and wheelchairs. If you have a wheel chair, park at the far end of the carpark, closest to the batting cages of the cricket ground. From there it is a short paved path to the entrance of the bush. The bush entrance has a gate and within it there is a stand with a brochure. If you are interested, pick one up and read about what you are looking at. However if you don't, you will still be impressed.
6. Browns Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 107 reviews
Reviewed By davidhW3923IF
Lovely beach, one of my favourites on the North Shore. Nice and long and always something going on there. They have a large kids playground too so fun for the younger ones as well as tables and seats for that takeaway on the beach.
7. Little Shoal Bay Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By yvonnew392 - Auckland, New Zealand
A lovely playground for the kids, or a romantic spot for a picnic, The beach is not suitable for long walks, by the reserve next door is.
8. Takapuna Beach Playground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By TakingTheATrain - Wellington, New Zealand
This amazing playground is situated right by Takapuna beach, which means that you can have a play in the playground and then have a dip in the water. You could actually spend all day here, which is what we did with our family on a weekday in January 2021. It was very busy when we arrived. Car parking can be an issue if you're looking for street parking, so we parked at a paid parking lot right across the road from the playground. There are picnic tables and seating scattered around the playground. The playground equipment is suited to a number of ages. There is one massive climbing structure which was great for those who weren't afraid of heights! The beach is right there and has life guards which is great. Very tidy beach, and there is a tap for washing yourself / drinking water. The downside are the toilets / changing rooms which are not the most clean or tidy, and are very dark. The playground is just a block away from the shops, including a supermarket.
9. My Wonderland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
My Wonderland is a indoor playground with Cafe designed for kids under 11 years old. At My Wonderland your children are able to play, learn, excercise and have the best Birthday parties!
Reviewed By tamrikoa2019
We thought our 1 year old was too young for this place but we were wrong! There are many areas for small children and she could use everything apart from going down on the big slides! She had lots of fun, we were exhausted by the end! But it does get very crowded, way too many kids running around!
10. Milford Beach Reserve
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