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Takapuna is a ward in the North Shore, a city in greater Auckland.

[edit] 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

[edit] Get in

[edit] 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.

[edit] By rail

There is no rail access to the North Shore.

[edit] By ferry

Take the ferry from Auckland to Devonport. The main access road to the motorway passes through Takapuna.

[edit] Get around

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• 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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• Takapuna to Milford Walk, along the coast taking you past Takapuna’s ‘Golden Mile’. 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.

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• One Red Dog, Address 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

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