Guidebook for

Russell
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Parks & Nature

An easy 5-10 minute walk (head down Wheturangi Road, turn right up Renown Ave and cut through behind the Tennis Club and up to Cornwall Park entrance)
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콘월공원
Green Lane West
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An easy 5-10 minute walk (head down Wheturangi Road, turn right up Renown Ave and cut through behind the Tennis Club and up to Cornwall Park entrance)
A short (but steep) walk to the top of this extinct volcano and walk around the rim. Only 5-10 minutes away.
Te Kōpuke/Tītīkōpuke/Mount St John
35 Mount St John Ave
A short (but steep) walk to the top of this extinct volcano and walk around the rim. Only 5-10 minutes away.
Great playground for the younger kids with space to run around. Enter via Griffin Ave (driving) or via the walkway from Market Rd.
Griffin Reserve
11 Griffin Avenue
Great playground for the younger kids with space to run around. Enter via Griffin Ave (driving) or via the walkway from Market Rd.

Essentials

Open 6am-midnight, 7 days a week. You need to take your own bags, as they are plastic bag free. You can purchase a paper bag (20c) or fabric bag ($1) during your shop. Pharmacy inside (open 9am-8pm)
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Countdown Greenlane
326 Great South Rd
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Open 6am-midnight, 7 days a week. You need to take your own bags, as they are plastic bag free. You can purchase a paper bag (20c) or fabric bag ($1) during your shop. Pharmacy inside (open 9am-8pm)

Getting Around

Greenlane Train Station - ensure you cross Green Lane West road at the traffic lights as you cannot cross the road as you head towards the roundabout/motorway.
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Greenlane station
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Greenlane Train Station - ensure you cross Green Lane West road at the traffic lights as you cannot cross the road as you head towards the roundabout/motorway.

Food Scene

Closest option for the shortest walk
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Sierra Cafe
167 Great South Rd
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Closest option for the shortest walk
Great food selection and interesting decor - check out the fake flower wall out the back.
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Hello Friends + Allies
93 Great South Rd
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Great food selection and interesting decor - check out the fake flower wall out the back.
New Zealand Cuisine in a nice atmosphere.
The Abbey Bar & Kitchen
510 Great South Rd
New Zealand Cuisine in a nice atmosphere.
Open 24 hours, drive through, kids playground and McCafe.
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McDonald's Greenlane
356 Great South Rd
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Open 24 hours, drive through, kids playground and McCafe.
Amazing Yum Cha at lunch time (best to book ahead, as it's always busy). They cater for both Chinese and NZ tastes, and once you sit down the food arrives instantly - just don't be afraid to say 'no' if you don't want something!
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Grand Park Chinese Seafood Restaurant
GATE B Alexandra Park
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Amazing Yum Cha at lunch time (best to book ahead, as it's always busy). They cater for both Chinese and NZ tastes, and once you sit down the food arrives instantly - just don't be afraid to say 'no' if you don't want something!
Eve's pantry has been here for over 60 years and has evolved into a bakery cafe - with baked goods (pies, sausage rolls), sandwiches, cakes and now espresso coffee plus a sit down area and lots of goodies to tempt your taste buds.
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Eves Pantry
399 Manukau Rd
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Eve's pantry has been here for over 60 years and has evolved into a bakery cafe - with baked goods (pies, sausage rolls), sandwiches, cakes and now espresso coffee plus a sit down area and lots of goodies to tempt your taste buds.
Family restaurant and bar, views of the horse trotting race track (ensure you book if there is racing scheduled check https://www.alexandrapark.co.nz/racing/racing-calendar/)
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Lone Star Cafe & Bar
270 Oteha Valley Rd
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Family restaurant and bar, views of the horse trotting race track (ensure you book if there is racing scheduled check https://www.alexandrapark.co.nz/racing/racing-calendar/)

Entertainment & Activities

Check http://www.asbshowgrounds.co.nz/whats-on/ to see if there is an event or exhibition on while you are visiting - there are regular options from home shows, car shows, pet shows, circus and amusements etc.
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ASB 쇼그라운드
217 Green Ln W
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Check http://www.asbshowgrounds.co.nz/whats-on/ to see if there is an event or exhibition on while you are visiting - there are regular options from home shows, car shows, pet shows, circus and amusements etc.
Local boutique movie theatre (two screens), enjoy a glass of wine with your movie! Check the schedule at www.lido.co.nz
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Lido Cinema
427 Manukau Rd
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Local boutique movie theatre (two screens), enjoy a glass of wine with your movie! Check the schedule at www.lido.co.nz
Tennis courts are only open to members, but they have a free rebound wall outside the club (you'll need to supply your own racket/balls). You can access this via the walkway at the end of Renown Ave.
Campbell Park Tennis Club
197 Green Ln W
Tennis courts are only open to members, but they have a free rebound wall outside the club (you'll need to supply your own racket/balls). You can access this via the walkway at the end of Renown Ave.

Sightseeing

Amazing 360 degree views of Auckland. Around 20-30 minutes walk to the top from our home (walk up Renown Ave and cut through the walkway behind the tennis club). You can also drive and park at the base (no vehicle access to the top). Watch the sunrise or sunset.
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원 트리 힐
670 Manukau Rd
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Amazing 360 degree views of Auckland. Around 20-30 minutes walk to the top from our home (walk up Renown Ave and cut through the walkway behind the tennis club). You can also drive and park at the base (no vehicle access to the top). Watch the sunrise or sunset.