Hidden gems - places in Waitākere Ranges, New Zealand not to miss (Updated January, 2024)

Hidden gems: places in Waitākere Ranges

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Waitākere Ranges. Ratings are based from 2K places in the city.

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Full Power Fitness Manukau

Gym

👍👍 trying around lot of gyms around. i found this is the best gym in south Aukland. wide range of equipment not at all over crowded. very friendly owner and always clean and tidy. i will recommend this gym for 100%.

5.00 (130 reviews) (~37.99 km from centre)

CrossFit Daedalus

Gym

👍👍 Popped into this gym for some training sessions and absolutely loved it! Marc is very knowledgeable and literally fixed my deadlift in 1min! Had such a great experience there and the people were very welcoming and warm. Wish I could train here but live out west, and just a bit too far away. If you’r...

5.00 (123 reviews) (~37.51 km from centre)

BFT Mt Wellington

Fitness center

👍👍 There truly is no other gym like BFT Mt Wellington. I started here earlier this year after hearing friends rave about it and it was the best decision I ever made. Group fitness is definitely what works for me in my fitness journey and getting up every day to work out at The Jungle is easy. The train...

5.00 (118 reviews) (~35.19 km from centre)

F45 Training Ponsonby

Gym

👍👍 Epic gym with fantastic trainers. Highly recommend F45 Ponsonby! After trying F45s in the past I wasn't sure I was a fan but this one is awesome - great workouts and the staff are really helpful, they push you and make sue your form is spot on!

5.00 (116 reviews) (~29.87 km from centre)

F45 Training Pukekohe

Gym

👍👍 My second home! The trainers always so supportive. Always suggesting you to lift heaver when they know you can do it. Such a supportive community. High reccomend. I have now been going for over a year now, best decision i made to join the family at F45 Pukekohe. Absolutely love it! Kat and team are...

5.00 (114 reviews) (~48.31 km from centre)

goodlife super food co

Health food restaurant

👍👍 The best salad place ever. I am a person who loves eating junk food but ever since my colleague recommended this place, I have starting eating good nutritious food which amazes my taste buds. The smoothies and salads are simply mesmerising and so filling. It has definitely become my go-to place.

5.00 (108 reviews) (~31.51 km from centre)

Haodee Coffee

Cafe

👍👍 New place for coffee out in Henderson! I'm no coffee expert but they roast their own beans and it tastes great! They've given the location a breath of fresh air, the atmosphere is very calming and the service was amazing. The prices are very affordable, which is just icing on the cake at this point....

5.00 (106 reviews) (~21.56 km from centre)

F45 Training Rosedale

Gym

👍👍 Gwyn Morgan (Arianne Morgan ) I was overweight, tired, had no motivation to do anything but to eat & be a couch potato, after joining F45 Rosedale my life has changed dramatically ! I cant go a day without getting up & hitting the gym now with my workout buddies & trainers. F45 Rosedale has a great...

5.00 (103 reviews) (~36.53 km from centre)

F45 Training New Lynn

Gym

👍👍 F45 Training New Lynn has become an indispensable part of my life. I simply can't imagine my daily routine without it now. It's not just a gym; it's a transformative lifestyle that's elevated my fitness journey to a whole new level. The energy, variety of workouts, and dedicated trainers have becom...

5.00 (103 reviews) (~22.75 km from centre)

The EOS Coffee

Cafe

👍👍 New coffee shop, award winning barista and really good coffee!!! Definitely recommend this place

5.00 (98 reviews) (~32.11 km from centre)

F45 Training Swanson

Gym

👍👍 Have been a member at F45 Swanson for a little over 2 years now. Not once on my journey at F45 Swanson has it been a struggle to motivate myself to get to classes. This is not just a gym, but a genuine community of humans that just want to have a good time, get fitter/stronger and boost each other u...

5.00 (95 reviews) (~18.35 km from centre)

The Roost Bed and Breakfast

Hotel

👍👍 An absolutely divine gem here in South Auckland. Beautiful and comfortable atmosphere, and respectful staff.

5.00 (93 reviews) (~40.13 km from centre)

F45 Training Otahuhu

Fitness center

5.00 (88 reviews) (~35.41 km from centre)

Hello Darling

Home goods store

👍👍 This little shop of goodness is an absolute favourite of mine. Top quality goods and exceptional service. Whenever purchasing online my parcels are always beautifully wrapped with a sweet message and arrive promptly. Instore Clare and her lovely ladies are always welcoming and helpful. Wishing you a...

5.00 (85 reviews) (~46.83 km from centre)

Fulton Swim School | Swimming Lessons Patumahoe

Baby swimming school

5.00 (83 reviews) (~40.87 km from centre)

Neighbour Espresso Cafe

Cafe

👍👍 Best coffee fab service... stroll down Hakanoa St with its amazing tree canopy and gorgeous villas while you sip on your delish takeout neighbour coffee.

5.00 (83 reviews) (~28.63 km from centre)

F45 Training Whangaparaoa

Fitness center

👍👍 I joined F45 a year ago and am loving it. I've gone from working out maximum 3 times a week to 6+ and I'm feeling great because of it. The trainers are all great and make you feel super welcome and help you whenever you're not sure what you're doing or if you are wanting to push yourself. The vibe i...

5.00 (79 reviews) (~46.35 km from centre)

Rui Ceramics

Pottery store

👍👍 Emma had run a hand building session for our teenagers group from Auckland. She was really patient and knowledgeable. During the workshop, She showed us some different pottery techniques to create the forms we wanted. Emma made the class fun and achievable. We had made ornaments and functional wares...

5.00 (75 reviews) (~67.5 km from centre)

Kebab Club

Kebab shop

👍👍 Just got two gyros and a salad meal and wow...just wow. The right meat to salad ratio, with fresh crispy lettuce. It was so good I didn't even manage to snap a photo of it. Big recommend. Really reasonable prices too. Lovely people ☺️.

5.00 (74 reviews) (~23.5 km from centre)

F45 Training Birkenhead (North Shore)

Fitness center

👍👍 Edited this review even thou this post was done July2022. Absolutely love F45 Birkenhead been here for about 2.5yrs with about 6months off due too a knee surgery and the Owners here, Kiri & Shaun (now changed owners awesome aswell) along with the trainers are such awesome people who really do motiva...

5.00 (74 reviews) (~31.17 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: places in Waitākere Ranges, New Zealand