'''Takapuna''' is a ward in the North Shore, a city in greater Auckland.
Understand
'''Takapuna Visitor Information Centre''', Address 49 Hurstmere Road (next to the NZ Post outlet), phone 09 486 8670. Open M - F 8:30 AM - 5 PM, Sa & Su & public holidays 10 AM - 3 PM
Get in
By road
Head north across the harbour bridge on the motorway. Take the Northcote off-ramp. Turn right, cross the motorway and follow the signs.
By rail
There is no rail access to the North Shore.
By ferry
Take the ferry from Auckland to Devonport. The main access road to the motorway passes through Takapuna.
Get around
See
'''Bruce Mason Centre''', North Shore City's main performing arts and convention centre. It is situated in the heart of Takapuna. http://www.bmcentre.co.nz/index.asp
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Do
'''Takapuna to Milford Walk''', along the coast taking you past Takapuna_fs _eGolden Mile_f. http://www.northshorecity.govt.nz/PDFs/takapuna_milford_walk.pdf.
'''The Pumphouse Theatre''' and '''Lake Pupuke''', situated in the centre of the city near Takapuna. The freshwater lake was originally the main water supply for the North Shore region. The building is now a centre for the performing arts. It is possible to walk around most of the lake. Some of the shore is private property and detours are needed.
Buy
Eat
'''One Red Dog''', 156 Hurstmere Rd Takapuna , Phone number 09 488 0077 ''fax 09 488 0046''). M to F 11 AM - Late, Sa & Su 9 AM - Late. Normal cafe style menu but known for gourmet pizzas, calzones and the ''Antipasto Platter''. Pizzas Medium $17.50 Large $25.50. Bar attached. http://www.menus.co.nz/dogtakapuna/index.html?RID=120
*'''Flying Horse''', 477 Lake Rd Takapuna , Phone 489 6305. Mon-Wed & Public Holidays 11:30am - 9:30pm, Thur-Sat 11:30am - 10pm, Sun 4pm - 9:30pm. Takeaway Chinese Food. Large servings. Few tables to eat in, but I would not recommend eating in. Most Chinese meals ~$10-$15 (''Hot food $1+, Burgers ~$5, 2/4 per meals packs ~$26/~$49'').
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