Talking Takapuna

Talking Takapuna… perfect for summer

We hope everyone had a wonderful New Year and is having a wonderful 2022 so far! Takapuna was – and continues to be – the ultimate destination for fun, sun and entertainment this summer.

We started the year off with a free movie night at Takapuna Beach which was very well attended and a great start to 2022. While big events might not be back on the calendar for the foreseeable future, we feel so lucky to be in one of the best areas on the North Shore. Featuring beautiful sea breezes, newly updated pedestrian areas and footpaths – escape the house and come for a stroll through the North Shore’s very own outdoor and open-air mall! Hurstmere Road and surrounding streets offer some amazing boutique retail stores, with some of the best places to eat and drink dotted all the way through, providing the perfect opportunity for a breaks and refreshment.

As most of us have settled back into our regular routines of work and every-day life by now – we know the struggle continues, as we glance longingly out our windows at the summer sun, wishing we were still on holiday … BUT, luckily Takapuna is the best place to be this summer, with plenty of ways to keep the holiday vibes going while there’s still great weather AND work in between.

How does lunch by the sea sound? Regatta Bar and Eatery is the perfect location for a delicious bite to eat whilst relaxing and enjoying the sea views. While they’re renowned for their oysters and seafood, Regatta also has the perfect meal for any taste, from a braised short rib to a classic caesar salad.

How does a spot of retail therapy sound? Hurstmere Rd is home to many unique and boutique shops with the perfect little treat – from Augustine and RUBY, to Retrospace, and from Life For Men, to Fifth Avenue Jewellers, and don’t forget the wonderful air-conditioned Shore City Shopping Centre – there’s something for every shopper in Takapuna!

How does an afternoon of beach activities sound? The opportunities are endless at Takapuna Beach – if you’re after more than a leisurely swim, why not bring your snorkel mask and flippers and inspect the reef down by the boat ramp. Or try your hand at some stand up paddle boarding with Girls Get Out There NZ.

Takapuna Beach – voted one of Auckland’s favourite beaches – will always provide a great days’ entertainment. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a picnic lunch with friends and family, for a spot of outdoor yoga, leisurely afternoon swims, spots to sit and enjoy a delicious ice cream, dog-spotting and sand-castle building with the kids, and of course the incredible Takapuna Beach Playground

If you want to escape the sun to a cooler temperature for a while, why not catch a movie at Monterey Cinemas, or head along to the Bruce Mason Centre or the Pumphouse for a dose of live-action entertainment! Pair that with some al-fresco dining and you’ll have a summer night out worthy of a couple Instagram posts.

We love to see what you get up to in and around Takapuna, so if you’re posting on social media, don’t forget to tag us (@ilovetakapuna), or use the hashtag #ilovetakapuna.

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