The neighborhood
Near By:
- Coffee shop.
- "Protocol" - An upmarket restaurant/bar (very popular with the locals) which serves contemporary food based on classic cooking techniques, and local ingredients.
- "Brick Works" - A cosy, rustic aesthetic restaurant/bar with a relaxed, casual, and family-friendly vibe. Great food and drinks menus and specials. Open til late.
- Gas station and small shopping area.
- Two nearby shopping malls: "Barrington Mall" and "The Colombo" (5 minutes drive).
- Mountain bike track (highly rated throughout NZ).
- Walking track up the valley - just out the door. Native bird life from wood pigeons to bell birds, fan tails and even the odd possum! All within a 4km drive to the city.
Tourist things to do/see:
- Local insight, check this web site: (neatplaces dot co dot nz) or download this App from App store: Neat Places City Guide
- Up to date listings, check this web site: (.webuiltthiscity dot co dot nz)
- Taxi distance and cost approx (15km/$50-60) first direct taxi is the cheapest company.
- (Uber approx $40, is available and recommended as NZ taxi fares are some of the highest rates in the world.
- Super shuttle one person $34, or a group of (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN). (airport/flat
- Bus stop available just down the road (1km).
- Taxi.