Grandpas Guide to Driving in East Coast Bays
My my, the day was really stressful. I had a hard time finding my spectacles. I didn’t find them because it found me. It took me a while to realize that I couldn’t find my spectacles because I’m already wearing them! No wonder why my vision was so clear when I was rummaging at my things in pursuit of my glasses. Well, your Grandpappy isn’t getting in younger. *chuckling*
When I was looking for my glasses, I found one of my notebooks where I kept my notes about the places I’ve been. After I “found” my specs and laughed at myself for a while, I scanned my notebook and saw an entry on East Coast Bays. And it brought warm waves of flashbacks about my trip there.
Well, I’d be delighted to share with you about my relaxing adventures in the East Coast Bays. And I think it’s the best way right now to forget about my little silliness. *laughing* Hmm, I think I’ll start with a few facts about ECB.
East Coast Bays is a collective name for a group of small suburbs of the North Shore City that line the northern coast of the city along the shore of the Hauraki Gulf and the Rangitoto Channel — the suburbs include Long Bay, Torbay, Browns Bay, Rothesay Bay, Murrays Bay, Mairangi Bay and Campbells Bay.
By the way, North Shore City is located in the Auckland metropolitan area of New Zealand.
But before the local reformation of 1989, East Coast Bays was a city in its own right, known as the City of East Coast Bays.
East Coast Bays is also a New Zealand Parliamentary electorate which is currently held by Murray McCully MP.
When I went there, well, I had a car rented from the best car rental in New Zealand. See for yourself and visit the site of vroomvroomvrom.com.nz. It’s the cheapest car rental in the business. But don’t let the price fool you because even though it’s cheap, you’ll experience luxury in your rented car.
Here are some of the places I visited in East Coast Bays.
1. Browns Bay BoardwalkBrowns Bay is one of the suburbs of East Coast Bays and it is very popular for its shops and beaches.
I wanted to find a place to spend the perfect afternoon. And in Browns Bay Boardwalk, I found what I was looking for. A nice walk in the coastal area with the sea breeze blowing in your hair —truly relaxing.
BBB runs the full length of the beach and the beachfront has a skateboard park which is well used by the younger generations. It also has a play area and a Boules court. I had a nice time watching the teens doing their fancy tricks on their skateboards.
And this wonderful place is really easy to find when driving. The BBB is located just off the main road in Browns Bay. Very easy to spot.
2. Cliff Top WalkI went to another location where I can spend my afternoon. I kept on driving until I arrived in Long Bay where my car brought me to the Cliff Top Walk.
Cliff Top Walk is a walk along the cliffs from Long Bay southward. And once again, I enjoyed the breathtaking and awesome coastlines of the North Shore without missing any beautiful detail.
3. Long Bay Regional ParkYep, I really enjoyed taking strolls in the ECB. But mind you, I won’t take leisurely strolls if the view isn’t really that wonderful and calming.
I also went to the Long Bay Regional Park. It’s a busy beachside park on North Shore. It’s less than a 30-minute drive from Auckland City —it’s really not that far.
The Park serves as a green buffer zone for the 1 kilometer long beach. It balances the views —from the blue sea to the brown and green reserve.
The LBNP includes the historic Vaughan Homestead and extends northwards to the cliff tops above the Okura River.
Another destination that relaxed my senses.
My experience in East Coast Bays was really awesome. All the stresses gone.
I’m feeling better now. I don’t feel that silly anymore *laughing*.
Before I eat my supper, here’s one of your Grandpappy’s words of wisdom:
Being silly is part of every person’s existence. You won’t really feel how it is to be alive if you haven’t been silly even once in your life. =)
