Birkenhead
Come & meet the friendly locals who run the village, do one of our heritage walks and take time out at any of the local cafés with their superb coffee + homemade treats!
Come and experience a slice of authentic NZ living and untouched European Heritage.
Drop into, Art of Gifts, Ashore Fine Foods & Wine, Casual Foodie, Chocolate Boutique, Crave, Design Bind, Elements, Passionata, Simply Wonderful Fashion, Wallace Cotton, Yarntons - and don’t miss our very own Candlestick-maker Golden Glow in Enterprise Street!
Off Onewa Rd or Hinemoa you will find Le Roy’s Bush - see native Tui, Kereru & Fantail birds, and tall Kauri and Totara trees. A stones throw away at Hinemoa Street you’ll find local living treasure - Reuben Price a world class NZ Photographer.
Walk the original sugar workers route (30 mins) – down Huka Road into the Chelsea Sugar Heritage Estate Park with its sugar cube sculpture and Chelsea Clay Cottages built for the workers in 1910. Walk past the distinctive pink and blue Sugar refinery and up into the native bush - leading you to Rawene Road and Highbury Corner with its Art Deco buildings
Head back by local bus or walk 2 km down Hinemoa St to our oldest wharf. It’s just 4 kms back to downtown Auckland across the Waitemata - the first great trading channel of the early Maori and European settlers.
Getting There
Pick up a $15 daily Discovery Pass (includes bus, ferry or train) from Queens Wharf, Fullers or Britomart or driver.
Catch the cream and black Birkenhead Bus 973 or 974 opposite Sky Tower. Departs bus stop 7097 every 20 mins 9am – 6pm M-F & 40 mins in the weekend.
More info?
Head for the architecturally award winning Birkenhead Library in the heart of Highbury. Mon-Sun 9am - 4pm. Free parking.
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Art of Gifts
Art of Gifts is the ideal place to find beautiful NZ gifts. Including ceramics, glass decor items and decor panels. 
Birkenhead Village
Come & meet the friendly locals who run the village, do one of our heritage walks and take time out at any of the local cafés with their superb coffee + homemade treats!
Bungalo
Voted one of the best places to eat on the shore, with its modern menu, amazing views over the harbour, and outstanding coffee and service Bungalo Café is one place not to miss.
crave
Our gorgeous store brings you easy elegance and beautiful pieces to complete your vision for your home - the ultimate extension of your personality and style.
Dutch Delight
Stop in at Dutch Delight for the famous Dutch poffertjes pancakes or experience gourmetten - a treat for any young Dutch family. Try our popular savoury pancakes and other Dutch food.
Golden Phoenix Restaurant
Enjoy a traditional yum cha meal at our popular restaurant. Choose from a wide range of delicious dishes. Open 7 days 11am-3pm; 5:30pm-10pm. Recommended by New Zealand Cuisine Magazine.
Gumdiggers
A la carte dining with set menu plans available by prior arrangement. Gumdiggers is located in one of Birkenhead's most historic buildings and is fully licensed. We welcome enquiries for weddings and other group functions.
Hayashi
Hayashi Japanese Restaurant in Birkenhead serve immaculately presented dishes that are creative, light and very distinctive. Once you've tried this restaurant, you're sure to be another of our regular customers.
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