Northcote Point

Tucked almost underneath the Harbour Bridge is one of the North Shore’s oldest, but also the most vibrant communities. Home to artists and homeowners whose pride and joy are their historic villas - restored to their beautiful best, you can sense how it looked 100 years ago.

Now, it’s well worth a visit for the views, then maybe have a beer at the old Northcote Tavern, or a wine and gourmet pizza from Sausalitos before taking in a movie at the Bridgeway Cinema.

Antiques and Angels has a great range of collectibles while Body Beautiful pampers the outer you with glorious spa treatments to make anyone feel special.

The Engine Room, located in the old art deco Post Office, has quickly become one of Auckland's top restaurants with a simple ambience and classic bistro-style menu.

Relaxing after work, or over the weekend Sausalitos is always the perfect location for good food and a quiet drink, and then you can pop next door to see the latest art-house movie or one of the old classics at the Bridgeway Boutique Cinema - a long standing institution on the Shore.

The Stafford Rd Wine Bar offers a chance to catch up with friends after work, or simply to enjoy a glass of good wine.

Potential Unlimted have quality almost new baby toys and clothes while next door the Antipasto Deli have a glorious range of local and imported delicacies.

Drop into Point Wines and taste the latest vintage from a wide range of New Zealand and overseas wines then stock up with a case lot.

The Point Taken takeaways will put the "bite" on serious hunger pains with fresh fish and golden chips... mmmmh.