Can you imagine a time when life is not consumed by traffic, wet days, noise and the general hurly-burly of everyday life – enter Remuera in the summertime. While away the hazy days of summer by enjoying the pleasures of summer at home.
Get on the water
Enjoy the improved access to Hobson Bay for kayaks and paddle-boards. Launch yourself from the purpose-built ramp in the Shore Road Reserve. This enables easy access to the water within two hours each side of high tide. Good trips are to Judges Bay, Ōrākei Bay Village, the Ōrākei Basin or for the more adventurous past the boat sheds and out to sea. For further information contact Margot at margot@nfpworks.co.nz.
At the bottom of Victoria Avenue is Wilson’s Beach. You can also reach Wilson’s Beach via the Hobson Bay Walkway, which starts behind Saint Kentigern School on Shore Road. A pleasant spot to picnic, swim or kayak.
Go for a walk
There are an increasing number of walkway options in the Auckland region. Locally the most popular short walks are Ōrākei Basin Walk, Ohinerau/Mt Hobson, Hobson Bay Walkway, and Waiatarua Reserve freshwater wetlands. In addition you can discover early Remuera by taking a heritage walk through the suburb. Walk off all the seasonal indulgences by learning more about your neighbourhood.
Read a book
The Auckland Libraries Kia Māia te Whai Dare to Explore reading programme is a big part of the summer holidays for thousands of children and once again it is available at Remuera Library. Sign up your child up to read a little bit every day and complete fun challenges this summer.
And, not to be left out Auckland Libraries also has a reading challenge for older readers The Great Summer Read kicks off on 1 December 2017. Fifteen fun challenges, with weekly prize draws and a chance to win books and passes to some of Auckland’s hottest shows and attractions.
Both programmes are free. Log into Auckland Libraries to find out more.
Go for a picnic
Remuera has 26 parks and reserves in which to enjoy a family day out, whether it be relaxing under the trees, playing cricket or dining al fresco. Feel the sun on your face and enjoy our outdoors. So check the weather forecast, fish out your picnic basket and blanket, and pack up a picnic. Find out more about your local park or reserve.