Tamaki Drive
Tamaki Drive
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MattQ1
St Heliers, New Zealand13 contributions
Aug 2018 • Friends
Tamaki Drive runs from the Auckland City Centre (at the end of Quay Street - where the cruise boats dock) - all the way to the most beautiful beaches, bars and restaurants in Auckland. Each bay has its own character and you can easily hire an e-bike in the City and potter along the cycle path, spending a day visiting each bay in turn. Tremendous views of Auckland and the nearby Islands from the Michael Savage memorial on the headland just before Mission Bay. A very relaxed pace and a treat whenever you arrive.
Written 23 August 2018
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SEs
London, UK25,869 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
This is very good place to spend time.A good place to go for a drive or walk about with family and friends and have a meal.
Written 7 January 2018
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christmascrazy002
Albury, Australia39 contributions
Feb 2017 • Couples
The best seafood platter loaded with fresh mussels, oysters, calamari and Tasmanian scallops finished off with a couple of Stella's - it was a beaut lunch just opposite Mission Bay - would have to "dubb" it the "Double Bay" of Auckland (for all you Sydney sider's)
Written 13 March 2017
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santo t
Auckland, New Zealand7,465 contributions
Jan 2019 • Solo
Tamaki Drive, one famous name covers quite long beaches. It starts from city area at the junction near Port of Auckland area, then stretches to the east for some 8 km long road along the beach fronts. Several points of interest starts from : Kelly Tarton Sea Aquarium, next is Okahu Bay Beach, then the Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Monument on the hill, then the icon of this road Mission Bay Beach, a centre of eateries, plenty delicious options, nice beach with mature trees, white sandy beach, playground, toilet and change facilities, and off street car park. Finally this road ended at St Heliers Bay area, smaller town centre than Mission Bay with some restaurants, shops and banks. In front of these beaches at the horizon people can see the famous icon of Auckland, Rangitoto Island. Not really special or spectacular beaches along this Tamaki Drive, but also not bad at all. It is nice beaches for water plays, walking, cycling, or just as a picnic place for sitting with friends or families. This stretch of road is served by three public transport bus routes, the easiest to use is Tamaki Link Bus, the light blue colour bus with 15 minutes interval from city centre (Britomart), use AT Hop Card to get better and cheaper bus rate.
Written 3 January 2019
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tasma2018
Melbourne, Australia152 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
Great costal road with strip shopping and great restaurants amazing views good for a walk as well very family friendly
Written 11 November 2019
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Ian_Lyuba
Dmitrov, Russia28 contributions
May 2019
The TMK bus service is a well connected, regular and reliable service connecting the city to Glenn Innes and points in between like Mission Bay. I am amazed that the busses are not full but then it is comfortable!
Written 10 July 2019
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Ann T
Pascoe Vale, Australia1,397 contributions
Jan 2018 • Family
The drive along Tamaki Drive and neighbouring suburbs was recommended in our Eyewitness travel guide and I glad we did it. A lovely way to see more Auckland, the harbour and how the locals live.
Written 10 February 2018
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AndyTShonaL
22 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
Took a bus from CBD, Walked from Hobson Bay to St Helliers, about 4 miles. It was a glorious day with great views of Devonport and beyond. Plenty of cafes to break up the walk. The shared path hugged the coast for the duration of the walk. Sunscreen required as there are large parts of the walk which have no cover.
Written 22 November 2017
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AucklandWiz
Auckland, New Zealand2,187 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Tamaki Drive is a lovely drive on a nice day. It is also great for a nice walk in the fresh air. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in a nice setting.
Written 30 October 2017
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Ah62
Rotorua, New Zealand658 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
Quintessentially Auckland. Drive it, bike it, walk it. Lovely meandering road around little bays from the edge of the city to St Heliers Bay. Gorgeous anytime. Must do.
Written 22 October 2017
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What is Tamaki Drive like for cycling?
Written 24 August 2018
There is a shared path all the way from CBD to St Heliers, but it’s narrow at places, needs maintenance and watch out for pedestrians and trees. It’s been neglected over the years so compared to other cities it’s poor. But better than nothing. You can’t really go over 15 k/hr as too much traffic and pinch points.
If you want to ride on the road- this is better but again watch out for cars, pedestrians and poor infrastructure. Like cycle lanes that finish in the back of a bus ( stop). Best time is early morning during weekend or after 930 on a weekday.
Written 30 September 2018
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