This hive of Sunday morning activity sees locals buzzing around stalls laden with fruit and vegetables, bibs and bobs, plants and flowers and prepared foods.  Make a day of it – dining at a nearby café and heading down to the beach or along the 2 hour Takapuna to Milford Heritage Walk which passes through a fossilized forrest.

European-style market selling farmer’s marked food products including bread, cheese, homemade scones, tortes, pasta, bagels, eggs and the best fresh coffee in Auckland plus quality art and craft products at affordable prices.  If you want something unique and beautiful for you, your children or you home come down to the market for a browse and enjoy the atmosphere.

Browse and taste the interesting and delicious items, from fresh vegetables to chocolates and even natural health products at the Albany Farmer’s Market. 

This is an authentic country market.  Stalls include Kaipara fresh produce, vintage clothing, second hand tools, classic music on vinyl, home baked bread, natural remedies, native and exotic plants, pet supplies and handcrafts.  Plus there are pony rides for the kids.

The North Shore hosts 3 pool matches during the World Cup at North Harbour Stadium in Albany.  These matches are:

Saturday  September 10            France v Asia 1

Thursday September 22            South Africa v Africa 1

Friday September 30                South Africa v Samoa

This will be one of the premier sailing events on the New Zealand racing calendar.  Find a vantage point and watch as amateur sailors compete over three days racing keelboats, multihulls and sportsboats in up to 17 divisions on the same courses.  Racing commences at 9.30am daily on the Waitemata Harbour and off Eastern Beach.

The Onetangi Beach Races have been going for more than 100 years and they are Auckland's most iconic beach event.

Take the early ferry to Waiheke Island and take the bus straight to the beach for the races.  Enjoy races, tote, raffles, a silent auction, food stalls, competitions and more.

Adventure seekers can take the once a year challenge to run or mountain bike over the Dual Islands of Motatapu and Rangitoto with a fantastic end goal of establishing the country's largest island conversation park including reintroduction of the kiwi.

The race has four event options, only 20 minutes from the heart of the city and plenty of room for spectators.  This race will excite all Mountain Bikers and Runners and appeal to anyone who loves the outdoors.

Bring along family, friends and even a tent for those that wish to enjoy the live music, entertainment and celebrate your day at the After Party.
Challenge yourself with one of the following options:
50km mountain bike
30km mountain bike
42km marathon trail/off road run
21km half marathon trail/off road run and walk