Local restaurants within easy driving distance (only a sample of the many)
For something a bit out of the way and special
Black Cottage – One of our favourites for brunch or dinner (3 nights a week) https://www.blackcottagecafe.co.nz/
The Riverhead – NZ’s oldest riverside tavern – https://www.theriverhead.co.nz/
Good family restaurant
Lone Star – https://www.lonestar.co.nz/restaurants/albany/
Trip adviser recommendations
https://www.tripadvisor.co.nz/Restaurants-g1849286-Albany_North_Shore_North_Island.html
Vineyards within comfortable driving distance
Near Warkworth (40 minutes north)
https://plumerestaurant.co.nz/
Near Kumeu (25 minutes drive west)
https://www.cooperscreek.co.nz/
https://www.thehuntinglodge.com/
Waiheke Island (Ferry ride from downtown – a great day out on the harbour)
https://www.stonyridge.com/https:
Various activities
Whale watching https://whalewatchingauckland.com/
Harbour cruises https://www.fullers.co.nz/experiences-tours/day-tours/auckland-harbour-cruise/
Sky tower or Harbour bridge bunjy jumping for the adventurous https://www.bungy.co.nz/
