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 August 23, 2018
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SEs
London, UK25,229 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 January 7, 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 March 13, 2017
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santo t
Auckland, New Zealand7,404 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 January 3, 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 November 11, 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 July 10, 2019
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Ann T
Pascoe Vale, Australia1,386 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 February 10, 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 November 22, 2017
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AucklandWiz
Auckland, New Zealand2,237 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 October 30, 2017
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Ah62
Rotorua, New Zealand651 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 October 22, 2017
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What is Tamaki Drive like for cycling?
Written August 24, 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 September 30, 2018
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