Manukau Things to Do

This is one of the most popular speedway tracks in the country, and it provides entertainment for the whole family. All safety measures are taken, for crowd and drivers. The season runs from November through March. There is sto... more

The Hunua Ranges provide almost all the drinking water for Auckland and represent a great destination for tramping or a relaxing drive. Access to the ranges is from the township of Hunua, about ten kilometers east of Papakura o... more

This gallery was built in 1984 by the Pakuranga Art Society, and is located alongside the Pakuranga Shopping Center. Regular exhibitions are held here, including those of paintings, sculpture, glass art and jewelery design by c... more

This award finalist and local wine shop and cellar is a pleasant spot to visit. They have a good selection of wine available and the staff are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Special offers of wine with great savings per c... more

For an adventurous full day of canyoning, abseiling, and just plain having fun, this is the company you should contact. After an initial 20 minute hike, the next two and a half hours are spent negotiating a river, ending at the... more

Point 5 Nine call themselves "a little bit of Ponsonby Road in Pt Chev", and it is all this and more. A warm and friendly local restaurant, it bustles with locals even on a weeknight. Wooden floors and brick walls are set off b... more

Just down the waterfront road east of Auckland central is an opportunity to take advantage of the beautiful Waitemata Harbour. Former Olympic rowing gold medalist Ian Ferguson has established a kayaking rental and instruction c... more

Iguacu has prospered near the top of Parnell Rise for many years now. They must be getting something right. This is an inviting place; look for the gas flame welcoming you. Although large and busy, the restaurant retains a frie... more

Trinity Cafe embodies the spirit of the suburb of Parnell-sleek, tasteful and comfortably stylish. It is a great place to people watch whilst dining on a delicious brunch, such as mushrooms on toast or eggs Florentine with spin... more

Located in the trendy suburb of Parnell, Veranda Bar & Grill is an enduringly popular venue. Almost always crowded, "VBG" caters for a well-heeled urban business crowd who do not look at price tags and who know how to have fun.... more