There is a spot situated pretty much right under the harbour bridge where some people come to fish…read more It can be quite tricky to find because you need to drive towards the Harbour Bridge but stay clear of the Northern Motorway or you'll go over it; instead take the back roads (Westhaven Drive) that lead around the water. If you come to a place where there's a whole bunch of campervans and gypsies parked on the side of the road, then you've found the spot. I don't know why they come here, perhaps it's a secret meeting place, but anyway the fishing here is OK. Bear in mind that this is still very much in the city, so don't expect a massive haul of fish, however, you might reel in the occasional snapper or trevally.

In what could be described as the premier location on the Waitemata Harbour, Orakei Marina provides…read morethe most accessible option for boat storage in Auckland's urban environment - accessible, both from the land, and to the sea. The boat ramp is also a great alternative for those that are not lucky enough to own a berth in the Marina. The location of the Marina at the top of the low speed zone in the harbour provides a quick getaway to all your favourite fishing spots and beaches. Orakei Marina offers full vessel services, perfect for the lazy boatie. We took off one Friday afternoon, avoiding the chaos of the inner harbour, returning with a chilly bin full to the brim of snapper, at Spot 'X' of course.

Great spot to go for a stroll with the pup. Judges Bay backs onto the gorgeous Parnell rose gardens…read moreso plenty of space for an off lead run around. It's definitely not your typical bay with a beach (or any sort of for shore for that matter) but there is a small stretch of sand. Don't know if you'd catch me swimming there though...

I've always taken notice of this little inlet on the way back from Mission Bay along Tamaki Drive,…read morebut have always wondered a) what it was called, (b) how you accessed it and (c) if it was swimmable. Answer to (a) is Judges Bay, (b) the easiest option for access is to hit Judges Bay Road in Parnell or you can wander down through Dove Meyer Robinson Park and (c) I would say by the amount of people I have seen here on different occasions that yes it is swimmable. It even has its own pontoon and jetty. Now that's swimmable! Because its cut off from the the ocean itself by the road and bordered on both sides by developments it does feel like a little hideaway. I'm super duper glad I discovered it!

Taipei fishing tackle is are great shop I bought my 14footer rod from here 5years ago. I recommend…read morebuying the rod here but the reel elsewhere nut everything else is good cheaper then most places good service helpful when buy something for example are rod when your rings on it breaks or go's missing you can take it to them and they will replace it there awesome.

I'm in two minds about this Taipei Fishing Tackle shop. On the one hand they have some really…read morereally cheap fishing gear; all the essentials that are obviously made overseas at a fraction of the cost. This is all good when purchasing hooks, sinkers, line and things like that I guess. However, I bought a reel from here once; It looked very nice, felt nice, and admittedly I knew it wasn't the best quality reel, but I still expected it to last for at least a year. But it completely snapped after about three months. I didn't cry about it, but I was a little disappointed. So I have come to the conclusion that this store is fine for the odd bits and pieces you need in your tackle box, but when it comes to purchasing the proper hardware for your rod you should probably go somewhere else and get sorted.

Besides the hike up Mount Victoria just a few blocks away, the North Head Historic Reserve is a…read morefree active outdoor activity in Devonport. You can easily walk here along the beach from the ferry port, plus there's tons of free parking if driving. There is an office and many signs sharing the history of the place. The area is a mountain on the coast and offers spectacular views all around, including Devonport and Mount Victoria. You can also see the islands and further out to sea from here. There are winding paths all around, both rings around the mound plus stairs and paths going up to the top. They have clean restrooms at the top as well should you need. It's muddy here and many of the paths are just dirt, so be prepared with proper shoes. If you're exploring the Auckland area, an entire day can be well spent in Devonport. This is a not to be missed activity; Auckland is a beautiful city you can better appreciate from afar.

We took the 807 bus here from the ferry & followed the trails upward. Magnificent views were…read moreenjoyed all the way up. There were clean bathrooms, magnificent views of Auckland, beaches, sailboats, and hand gliders. Maori history dates back to here, 4 aboriginal villages were fortified at this site. It's an important icon for the Maori. I wandered into the south battery, through dark tunnels and ruins. These tunnels were built as a defense against the Russians in the 1880s. Initially it was armed with a 64 pound gun and disappearing gun was added in 1888. This massive gun recoiled into the gun pit after firing to reload safely out of enemy site. There's a complex tunnel system linking the gun pit with magazine storing ammunition, and observation post, gun crew quarters and the engine room. The navy museum is below us right on the harbor protecting Auckland.

This a great revitalized area in Auckland. It's a great walk from the CBD. And there are dozens of…read morerestaurants. An urban park and even cooler there's an Asian set of stands on the weekend. Delicious. Besides the theater and the shops there's at lots of condos and great city and bay views.

Restaurants, the civic center, Hyatt and children playing. A nice walkway on route to the fish…read moremarket.

Definitely a community park with a unique history, Silo Park in Auckland NZ is located right off of…read morethe harbor in Wynyard Quarter. When we visited on a Sunday afternoon, it was very much alive with children, many of whom were practicing to ride their bikes (some with training wheels, many were not) at the adjacent parking lot. It is so named because of the 7 silos that dominate the scenery around the park. They were built and used to store cement, but have now been converted into an art and exhibition center and movie screen for outdoor cinema. How cool is that!

What a neat place for the whole family while in Auckland!! We had the luck to go during Christmas…read morefestivities our first time. There were Holiday food trucks and funny picture spots and lots of games for the kids. They had rides and I think there was a concert. Normally when we went they still had a awesome colorful playground and the sand pit for falls and a small wading pool for young kids they had to share with seagulls. My kids said it was there favorite place.

I don't doubt that almost every Aucklander will have memories of time spent here. I remember…read moreplaying on the swings at night as a teenager with much hilarity and more recently watching my own children do the same thing after a meal out (albeit on much more modern equipment than we did). There have been many picnics in between, lazing about under a tree with a special someone, Friday night takeaways with girlfriends, wine and kids running wild. The fountain of course makes it extra special and I think we are just so lucky to have it. How cute do the toddlers look when they're dipping their feet in but just can't resist getting totally drenched? And how funny is it when it "goes off" on people who weren't expecting it? Ah, good clean fun. This place is a perfect snapshop of what's great about Auckland and it's obvious from the crowds that are usually here how well loved it is by locals and visitors alike.

I think anyone that grew up in Auckland will know Selwyn Reserve, it's the park in mission bay that…read morehas the awesome kids playground and the huge water fountain that is such a hit with the kids in summer. I can remember playing for hours on the huge playground here and marveling at the squishy bouncy material the floor is made out of. These days my adventures at Selwyn are much more reserved, usually just enjoying some fish and chips on a picnic rug. I love how everyone comes together here, often you can see families and friends playing rugby or even volleyball as well as couples enjoying a romantic evening. They have bbq's here too for anyone to use if you are organised enough to bring the saussies and the bread!

This really is a special little spot, nestled right in the heart of Devonport Township. It's very…read morepopular with the Devonport Yummy Mummies set and their pint size charges. Right on the waters edge, there's plenty of wooden benches around the perimeter of the park to have a seat and watch the boats come and go on the water, even feed the seagulls if you were so inclined. There's a decent playground, to keep the kids entertained and on hot summer days the little bay/inlet of water towards the back of the reserve is the perfect space to take the littlies for a swim as its noticeably calm and gentle out there.

Great park on the waterfront ideal for picnics or throwing a rugby ball. There's a playground for…read morethe kiddies and heaps of space to run around. On weekends its usually filled with couples and families eating fish and chips or strolling around by the water, pretty nice spot. This is where Devonport's annual Food and Wine Festival has always been held - when the quiet park transforms into tent city for foodies and wine-drinkers alike with a stage for live music. We used to come down every year even when we were kids as there was so much to do and look at. The festival has chilled out in recent years I think due to increased prices and possibly a larger police presence to keep an eye on any drunkards but anyway the point is Windsor Reserve is a great venue! They have Carols by Candlelight at Christmastime and all sorts of other family picnic concerts throughout the year. I also recently came across a 'Families in Parks' summer fun programme on Tuesdays mornings where they bring lots of little bikes and toys down for toddlers - perfect if you're looking for something fun and free to do with little kids.