Bars, Pubs, Resturants, takeaways, Cafes, we got the lot - too many to mention and we don't want to be accused of favourtism, so stay with us and we can sort you out.

There are a multitude of parks within easy reach of Channelview House, idea for walks or picnics.

Long Bay reserve
Browns Bay Beach
Takapuna Beach
North Head
Mount Victoria
Chelsea Estate
Fernglen Garden
LeRoys Bush
Shoal Bay

.......

The list is endless :-)

A wide range of adventure activies are within easy reach of Channelview House. Some are listed below, if you don't see what you want contact us and we'll advise you on options.

Snow Planet - year round access to sking and other snow events.

Canoe and Kayak - from north shore canoe & kayak centre.

Others from trip advisor

Island hopping - the Hauraki gulf has multiple islands which are ideal for day trips and easily accessiable either via Kayak, boat or Fullers.

Golf courses - a number of gold courses on the North Shore are available to the public (with small fees):
Takapuna
Silverdale
Pupuke
North Shore

North Shore has a multitude of Beaches as part of the Huaraki Gulf these beaches are some of the safest in New Zealand.

All are sandy foreshores ideal for walking, swimming, kayaking, sailing, boat or fishing. Many have boat ramps for easy boat launching. Many have Stand Up Board, Kayak or boat hire mainly during summer months.

• Browns Bay
• Long Bay
• Takapuna
• Milford
• Cheltenham
• Torbay
  and many others are only up to 10 minutes away.

While longer drives take to you beaches at Whangaporoa and North Auckland.

Check out North Auckland Beaches page

Events Cinemas - Westfield Albany
Hoyts - Glenfield
Hoyts - Takapuna
Bridgeway - Northcote

On the North Shore are multiple shopping centres from small boutique to large malls. All have plenty of parking and a variety of shops.
The following is a small example - if you have specific requirements we are happy to advise.

Browns Bay shops - only a couple of minutes drive adjasent to Browns Bay beach.
Westfield Centre Albany - a major centre containing a movie events centre food hall and close to outlet store precent.
Milford beach shops and mall - adjacent to Milford beach.
Takapuna beach shops and mall - adjacent to Takapuna beach has a movie centre.
Devonport - a shopping centre located on the inner harbour with a village feel to it. Also has ferries across to the Auckland City.

North Shore is renown for its beautiful walks.

Takapuna to Milford - Coastal walk along the beach and rocks ( check on the tides first!)

North Head walk - a coastal walk from Cheltham beach to Devonport

Long Bay walk - Long Bay coastal walk north to Okura ( watch out for the nudists!)