Meoweler
New Zealand

Northcote / Where nature's charm meets quirky fun.

MeowScore 😸84/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😼
🚗 Traffic density 😻
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😻
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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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From a visiting cat point of view, Northcote can be described as affordable, but not super cheap. Prices for food, transportation, and shopping are reasonable, but not significantly cheaper than other cities in New Zealand.

Check out the local markets for budget-friendly shopping and try to avoid eating in the city center where prices tend to be higher.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short getaway

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

short getaway

Northcote is a small suburb of Auckland, so visitors usually come for a brief visit while exploring the city.

Tipping

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no tipping expected

Tipping

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no tipping expected

Credit card and cash accepted. Splitting the bill is common among groups.

internet situation

great Speed

Good speeds for browsing and streaming.

great Availability

Most areas have access to reliable internet.

excellent Cellular

Strong coverage throughout the city.

Electric socket type I

Common in Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, China. Doesn't accept other types, mind China's lower voltage (220V).

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walkable -ish

Good infrastructure, some greenery

LGBTQ friendly

Generally tolerant

Northcote is a cat's meow. A charming neighborhood with cat-tivating views and cat-friendly cafes.

Cats can enjoy a pawsome stroll at the park or relax at one of the claw-some beaches.

Things to do

The mainstream

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Le Roys Bush
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Highbury Shopping Centre
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Northcote Tavern
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Northcote Birkenhead Rugby Club
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The Roaming Giant

The mainstream

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Le Roys Bush

Explore the lush greenery and native wildlife in this beautiful reserve. Just don't forget the catnip! 🌳

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🐾
Highbury Shopping Centre

With plenty of shops and boutiques to explore, this shopping center is a shopper's paradise for both cats and their hoomans. 🛍

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Northcote Tavern

Cozy up by the fire or enjoy the outdoors in this classic New Zealand pub. The perfect spot to unwind after a long day of catnapping. 🍻

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🐾
Northcote Birkenhead Rugby Club

Watch the local rugby team play while snacking on some treats. Plenty of outdoor space to stretch your paws too! 🏉

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🐈
The Roaming Giant

This cat-friendly cafe offers delicious coffee and food along with a cozy atmosphere for cats to relax in. 🐾

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Off the beaten path

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Onepoto Basin Reserve
🍻
Super Liquor Northcote
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The Old Northcote Amenity Reserve
🧘‍♀️
Sunshine Yoga
☕️
The Fridge Cafe

Off the beaten path

🌇
Onepoto Basin Reserve

A large park with a lake and stunning views of the city, ideal for cats who want to relax and enjoy the scenery.

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🍻
Super Liquor Northcote

A liquor store that is owned and operated by a cat named Diesel, a must-visit for cats who love cat puns and beverages.

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🌳
The Old Northcote Amenity Reserve

A hidden park with a walking trail and beautiful native trees, a great spot for cats who love to explore nature.

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🧘‍♀️
Sunshine Yoga

A small and peaceful yoga studio, purrfect for cats who want to stretch their paws and find inner peace.

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☕️
The Fridge Cafe

A cozy cafe with homemade pastries and great coffee, perfect for cats who want to enjoy a lazy afternoon.

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walkable -ish

Good infrastructure, some greenery

LGBTQ friendly

Generally tolerant

Mindful meoweler tips

Explore the Northcote Art Scene

Discover Northcote's vibrant local art scene. Be sure to visit the NorthArt Gallery for a purrfect afternoon of browsing and catmiring artwork.

Meowt on Leroy’s Cafe

Leroy’s Cafe is a must-visit cafe, where cats can enjoy coffee and cake while soaking up the pawsome atmosphere.

Take a Walk Around the Native Bushland

Venture out on the Kauri Loop Walk, a tranquil walk through Northcote’s stunning native bushland. Keep a watchful eye out for native birds, taking a catnap on a tree branch.

Feel the Catmosphere at The Crate & Barrel

A cat-tastic retail experience, the Crate & Barrel is Northcote's finest pet emporium. Purr-chase some unique cat toys and clothes and enjoy the pawsome atmosphere.

Embrace the Cat-Fection at the Northcote Animal Shelter

Feline friendly visitors can visit the Northcote Animal Shelter and take a playful cat out of their pen for a stroke and cuddle.

Useful external sites

northcoteshopping.co.nz

Northcote Shopping Centre↗

Official website of the Northcote Shopping Centre with a comprehensive directory of shops, services and events happening in the centre.

www.nsac.co.nz

North Shore Aero Club↗

The website of the North Shore Aero Club offering scenic air tours around Auckland.

at.govt.nz/wharves/northcote-point-wharf

Northcote Point Ferry Wharf↗

The official website for the Northcote Point Ferry Wharf with information on ferry schedules, ticket pricing and more.

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