Urban Bush Guidebook

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Urban Bush Guidebook

Food scene

A family owned Italian restaurant that make pizzas in a traditional stone oven. Great food, people and atmosphere.
Abruzzo Ristorante Italiano
13 Birkenhead Ave
A family owned Italian restaurant that make pizzas in a traditional stone oven. Great food, people and atmosphere.
A family owned Mediterranean restaurant with a great variety of delicious food.
6 locals recommend
The Mediterranean Cafe And Restaurant
162 Mokoia Rd
6 locals recommend
A family owned Mediterranean restaurant with a great variety of delicious food.
Heaps of ever changing Mexican options in a trendy part of the North Shore.
24 locals recommend
Mexico Takapuna
4 The Strand
24 locals recommend
Heaps of ever changing Mexican options in a trendy part of the North Shore.
A nice café with good brunch options and great views.
14 locals recommend
The Junction Eatery
39 Birkenhead Ave
14 locals recommend
A nice café with good brunch options and great views.
Great Asian fusion in a trendy part of the North Shore.
22 locals recommend
Tok Tok
129 Hurstmere Rd
22 locals recommend
Great Asian fusion in a trendy part of the North Shore.

Drinks

40+ rotating beers on tap with a different food truck each week
12 locals recommend
The Beer Spot
54 Northcote Rd
12 locals recommend
40+ rotating beers on tap with a different food truck each week
A sophisticated, upmarket, cozy wine bar with delicious food and wide range of wine options.
29 locals recommend
Stafford Road Wine Bar
141 Queen St
29 locals recommend
A sophisticated, upmarket, cozy wine bar with delicious food and wide range of wine options.
Established in the 1800’s, an old English style tavern with a large beer garden.
19 locals recommend
Northcote Tavern
19 locals recommend
Established in the 1800’s, an old English style tavern with a large beer garden.

City advice

Don't miss

Glenfield Night Markets

Sunday nights from 5:30-11pm there are 50+ food stalls set up in the carpark of the Glenfield Mall
Don't miss

Hobsonville Point Markets

On a Saturday or Sunday – walk along the coastal walkway, have a drink at Little Creatures Brewery and from 11am-1pm there are food/craft markets
Don't miss

Waiheke Island

Take the ferry to Waiheke for a wine tour and tastings, also some great beaches and walks!
Don't miss

Mt Eden

Walk up Mount Eden for a great view of Auckland
Getting around

Get an Auckland Transport Hop Card

Cheaper fares on ferries, buses and trains. Can get into town via the bus or ferry from Urban Bush Airbnb.
Don't miss

Auckland Waterfront

Walk around the Auckland waterfront, including Wynyard Quarter, Silo Park and the Viaduct.