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Takapuna Beach Holiday Park/ Auckland
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Location:
Takapuna Beach Holiday Park/ Auckland
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Location of Takapuna Beach Holiday Park
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Street Address:
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22 The Promenade
Takapuna
Auckland
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Postal Address
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22 The Promenade
Takapuna
Auckland
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Tel:
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09 489 7909
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Fax:
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09 489 7909
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Email:
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Hosts:
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Kevin & Chris Harvey
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Website:
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Enquiries:
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Additional Facilities at Takapuna Beach Holiday Park
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BBQ, Boat Ramp, Car Wash, Credit Cards, Eftpos, Linen Hire, Microwave, Photocopy/Fax, Shop.
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Special Interest Activities near Takapuna Beach Holiday Park
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The Great Outdoors and Natural Encounters
Swimming with the Dolphins
Swimming with the Dolphins.
Tours out of Auckland are an unique experience. All tours are part of University research projects conducted on board the Dolphin Explorer vessel. Departs from Downtown Auckland. www.dolphinexplorer.com
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Adventure Activities
4WD and Quad Bike Adventures
4WD and Quad Bike Adventures.
40 minutes north of Takapuna is the Extreme 4 Wheel Drive Adventure Park. Drive your own vehicle or hire a 4 wheel drive Suzuki jeep. Other activities include mountain bike trails, bike hire and archery. For the ultimate experience try the Wild Max Machine.
www.extreme4wd.co.nz
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Leisure Activities
Zoo
Zoo.
Just 30 minutes from Takapuna is an outstanding parkland known as The Auckland Zoo. Visit a tropical rain forest, a native New Zealand forest or African savannah.
Much of the Zoo is under development. New exhibits are state of the art. Auckland Zoo is leading the way in conservation of our natural fauna and its captive breeding programme of exotic species. Take the children and have lunch at Dr Dolittles cafe.
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Leisure Activities
Victoria Park Market
Markets & Malls.
Victoria Park Market for everything in the Arts and Crafts and Souvenirs. Many items have been crafted using indigenious materials including Paua, Greenstone and native timbers. The food hall features dishes from around the world. Open 7 days.
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Unique and Local
Entertainment & Relaxation
Entertainment & Relaxation.
Casino and Skytower offers a sky high 360 degree view of Auckland. The Skycity complex offers 24 hours of restaurants, bars, casinos and live theatre.
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Unique and Local
Boat Cruises
Boat Cruises.
Sailing. Auckland. The City of Sails. Home of the America's Cup. Choose from Pride of Auckland's large monohulls, catamaran or Viking Cruises Americas Cup racer, NZL 40, all crewed by professionals. Fergs kayaks are for hire at Mission Bay. For a more relaxed waterview step aboard a Fullers Ferry for a coffee cruise around the harbour.
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Unique and Local
Colonial Landmarks
Colonial Landmarks.
Devonport, Auckland's seaside village 15 minuites by bus from Takapuna, then take a ferry to Auckland City. Alternatively, climb North Head and Mt Victoria for spectacular views of the North Shore, City and Hauraki Gulf. Devonport has numerous restaurants, cafes, 2nd hand book shops, galleries and beaches. Visit the Navy Museum alongside the Naval Base. February is the time for the famous Wine and Food Festival.
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The Great Outdoors and Natural Encounters
Kelly Tarltons Underwater World
Kelly Tarltons Underwater World and Antarctic Encounter. Walk beneath the ocean in a unique underwater tunnel. Watch stingrays and sharks centimetres away. To see real live King and Gentoo Penguins take a trip in the Snow Cat over the frozen landscape of Antarctica. Underwater and Antarctic encounters allow you to experience places few of us will ever visit.
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Leisure Activities
Museums
Museums
Visit one of the worlds finest maritime museums and journey back in time to an era of uncharted waters and discovery. Many of the displays are unusual with exhibits berthed in the museum's marina. View a replica America's cup, one of only 7 in the world.
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Unique and Local
Auckland Museum
Auckland Museum houses the largest collection of Maori and Pacific treasures in the world. It portrays the diversity of the New Zealand landscape, flora and fauna. Children love the Hands on Discovery Centres. Weird and Wonderful, and Treasures and Tales allow children to explore in participatory ways.
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More Adventure Activities in Auckland
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ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES :: Bungy Jumping
Dare to jump into Auckland
Need adrenaline? Start your New Zealand adventure by jumping 195 metres from Auckland’s Sky Tower.
ESPECIALLY FOR THE CHILDREN :: Theme Parks and Rides
Rainbows End
Rainbows End is New Zealand's Premier Theme Park. Great for birthdays, holidays, or just for a good time out!
HISTORY & CULTURE :: Museums
Auckland Museum
Auckland Museum was established in 1852, and contains extensive collections of Natural History, Ethnology and Archaeology, New Zealand History, Applied Arts and Photography. It also contains one of New Zealand's principal heritage Libraries.
SPORT ACTIVITIES :: Adventure On and Under the Water
Yacht Charters
Charter a yacht in Auckland and discover the Hauraki Gulf.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS and NATURAL ENCOUNTERS :: Forest Conservation Parks
Wilderness Ecowalks
Sick of the big city? Take a quick drive, and then soak up the sights and sounds of this wonderful natural enviroment!
THE GREAT OUTDOORS and NATURAL ENCOUNTERS :: Inhabitants of the Sea
Kelly Tarltons Antarctic Encounter & Underwater World
See penguins frolic on the ice of the Antarctic Encounter or watch Stingrays and Sharks glide overhead on the Underwater World moving walkway.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS and NATURAL ENCOUNTERS :: Local Tours
New Zealand Country Tours
NZ Country Tours is a small and friendly Auckland based company that specialises in day trips in and around Auckland, that will leave you with many happy memories.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS and NATURAL ENCOUNTERS :: Swimming with the Dolphins
Dolphin Explorer
Learn more about dolphin and whale behaviour, biology, myths and legends from expert guides as you watch and swim with these intriguing creatures.
UNIQUE AND LOCAL :: Abseiling and Rock Climbing
Auckland Bridge Climb
Looking for a tramp? Why not try a modern day, man made creation, which still offers a great view.
UNIQUE AND LOCAL :: Abseiling and Rock Climbing
Vertigo Climb
Looking for the best view in town? Well you can't get much higher then this!
UNIQUE AND LOCAL :: Adventure On and Under the Water
Sky Tower
Sky Tower soars an incredible 328 metres above Auckland, offering visitors the best view in the city.
UNIQUE AND LOCAL :: Unique Shopping
Victoria Park Market
Just minutes away from downtown Auckland and 8 minutes walk from Sky City. Just look for the big brick Chimney!
UNIQUE AND LOCAL :: Zoos
Auckland Zoo
Love animals, got a day to spare, and up in the Auckland area? Then get yourself to the zoo... you won't be disapointed!
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