Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Must book, hard to get into, fine dining. Sid has just taken over this Auckland establishment.
46 locals recommend
Sid at The French Cafe
210 Symonds StMust book, hard to get into, fine dining. Sid has just taken over this Auckland establishment.
coffee Pen
6 Basque RoadFantastic coffee and food, just around the corner. Cute little local
A taste of local life, good rustic food, popular and busy with cool folk.
69 locals recommend
Coco's Cantina
374 Karangahape RdA taste of local life, good rustic food, popular and busy with cool folk.
Azabu Ponsonby
26 Ponsonby RdJapanese-Peruvian fusion. Fantastic food. Must book.
Depot
86 Federal StIconic 'Kiwi' food done really well. Always a favourite. Must do.
Drinks & Nightlife
Galbraith's Alehouse
2 Mount Eden RdYe Olde Pub, an Auckland establishment, old style pub.
Secret little speakeasy-type bar. Great drinks, open late, hidden away so it's nice and quiet.
9 locals recommend
Bozo - Gin and Craft Beer Bar
309 Karangahape RdSecret little speakeasy-type bar. Great drinks, open late, hidden away so it's nice and quiet.
Powerstation
33 Mount Eden RdPerfect, smaller venue to see music
Shopping
Design shop mecca, furniture, homewares, cafe. Houses Citta, Father Rabbit, Alex and Corban, Tim Webber Design
Bloc
20 Normanby RdDesign shop mecca, furniture, homewares, cafe. Houses Citta, Father Rabbit, Alex and Corban, Tim Webber Design
Città Outlet Mt Eden
18 Normanby RdHome ware bargains
Ponsonby road has shops right along it, boutiques and chain stores, everything really.
227 locals recommend
Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby RoadPonsonby road has shops right along it, boutiques and chain stores, everything really.
Sightseeing
It's a volcano! You can see the whole city from here, and it's just up the road.
154 locals recommend
Mount Eden
It's a volcano! You can see the whole city from here, and it's just up the road.
It's the waterfront, they have exhibitions in the old silos, sometimes markets and events / live music etc, there are kids playgrounds dotted all over the area and interactive artworks. Along the 'Wynyard Quarter' there are tons of waterfront restaurants, mostly good quality too. Nice on a sunny day.
81 locals recommend
Silo Park
Jellicoe StreetIt's the waterfront, they have exhibitions in the old silos, sometimes markets and events / live music etc, there are kids playgrounds dotted all over the area and interactive artworks. Along the 'Wynyard Quarter' there are tons of waterfront restaurants, mostly good quality too. Nice on a sunny day.
Parks & Nature
Basque Road
Basque RoadGreat little locals park right across the road
Beautiful old city park - a nice walk - lovely spots to sit in the shade (or sun). Access from Ponsonby road (good shopping area). fantastic kids playground at the bottom of the park.
62 locals recommend
Western Park
7 Howe StBeautiful old city park - a nice walk - lovely spots to sit in the shade (or sun). Access from Ponsonby road (good shopping area). fantastic kids playground at the bottom of the park.
Albert Park
33-43 Princes StBeautiful old city park by the art gallery and university.
Arts & Culture
Great collection of modern (and old) New Zealand Art plus changing exhibitions. Usually has a fantastic family room with changing artists every 6 months and family workshops / interactive exhibition. Good cafe in the building too.
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastGreat collection of modern (and old) New Zealand Art plus changing exhibitions. Usually has a fantastic family room with changing artists every 6 months and family workshops / interactive exhibition. Good cafe in the building too.
New Zealand history and natural history - fantastic kids section also beautiful grounds / park areas - tree climbing and 'Winter' garden. Good food at the Winter Garden Cafe too with outdoor seating in the Domain (and an icecream stop too for kids).
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
New Zealand history and natural history - fantastic kids section also beautiful grounds / park areas - tree climbing and 'Winter' garden. Good food at the Winter Garden Cafe too with outdoor seating in the Domain (and an icecream stop too for kids).
Essentials
Countdown Mt Eden
Dominion RoadSupermarket, chemist, has everything.