Guidebook for Auckland
Entertainment & Activities
I would say this is the best tenpin bowling spot (close contender with Metro Bowling in CBD) in Auckland, and is conveniently located in North Shore. If you want to go bowling then come here - there's also a small arcade if you're into that.
17 locals recommend
Tenpin Bowling
14 Link CresI would say this is the best tenpin bowling spot (close contender with Metro Bowling in CBD) in Auckland, and is conveniently located in North Shore. If you want to go bowling then come here - there's also a small arcade if you're into that.
The main cinema in the local area, and is the go-to place for locals to watch a movie. If you ever feel the need to wind down and have a laugh at a comedy, or want to sit on the edge of your seat watching a horror - then this is where you'll want to go. it's a perfect place for a rainy day when you want something to do indoors.
38 locals recommend
Event Cinemas Albany
219 Don McKinnon DrThe main cinema in the local area, and is the go-to place for locals to watch a movie. If you ever feel the need to wind down and have a laugh at a comedy, or want to sit on the edge of your seat watching a horror - then this is where you'll want to go. it's a perfect place for a rainy day when you want something to do indoors.
Essentials
A big supermarket chain in NZ, and is also one of your go-to places for anything that's essential - ranging from toiletries and food items you'll need for meals, to those snacks that you might want for when you're relaxing at home or out and about enjoying the NZ weather.
11 locals recommend
New World
219 Don McKinnon DrA big supermarket chain in NZ, and is also one of your go-to places for anything that's essential - ranging from toiletries and food items you'll need for meals, to those snacks that you might want for when you're relaxing at home or out and about enjoying the NZ weather.
One of the biggest supermarket chains in NZ, and features almost everything that you could need on a daily basis. If you need to buy sunscreen for the beautiful NZ summer, toiletries or groceries then this is where you'll want to go. Alternatively, there is a New World supermarket across the road in the Westfield Mall.
34 locals recommend
PAK'nSAVE Albany
Don McKinnon DriveOne of the biggest supermarket chains in NZ, and features almost everything that you could need on a daily basis. If you need to buy sunscreen for the beautiful NZ summer, toiletries or groceries then this is where you'll want to go. Alternatively, there is a New World supermarket across the road in the Westfield Mall.
Food Scene
Awesome cafe conveniently located near the property in Albany. It features awesome food and coffee, and is a favourite local spot for those needing a morning coffee.
Willow Cafe
42 Tawa DriveAwesome cafe conveniently located near the property in Albany. It features awesome food and coffee, and is a favourite local spot for those needing a morning coffee.
A beautiful cafe with an amazing view out towards the sea. They offer fantastic services, excellent coffee and food, and even ice cream! It's the perfect place to go before or after taking a relaxing stroll around Takapuna.
148 locals recommend
Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeA beautiful cafe with an amazing view out towards the sea. They offer fantastic services, excellent coffee and food, and even ice cream! It's the perfect place to go before or after taking a relaxing stroll around Takapuna.
If you're into Chinese food, then Dominion Rd features some of the best Chinese restaurants in Auckland. It is a go-to area for locals that want to have some dumplings, hot pot or other iconic meals.
18 locals recommend
Dominion Road
Dominion RoadIf you're into Chinese food, then Dominion Rd features some of the best Chinese restaurants in Auckland. It is a go-to area for locals that want to have some dumplings, hot pot or other iconic meals.
There are many restaurants around William Pickering Drive that will accommodate people from all over the world. It features Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and European restaurants, so I can assure that you'll find something to suit your tastebud.
William Pickering Drive
William Pickering DriveThere are many restaurants around William Pickering Drive that will accommodate people from all over the world. It features Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, and European restaurants, so I can assure that you'll find something to suit your tastebud.
Rosedale Road
Rosedale RoadThere are a number of Korean restaurants and Asian supermarkets on Rosedale Road.
Parks & Nature
A beautiful beach that's closer to home. This is the go-to beach for locals (especially those living in North Shore where this property is located). It features nice views, a playground for kids (or not), and a wide range of food and dessert places to go with it. If you feel like the beach for a stroll or picnic, then definitely give Takapuna beach a go."
148 locals recommend
Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeA beautiful beach that's closer to home. This is the go-to beach for locals (especially those living in North Shore where this property is located). It features nice views, a playground for kids (or not), and a wide range of food and dessert places to go with it. If you feel like the beach for a stroll or picnic, then definitely give Takapuna beach a go."
Probably one of the nicest beaches in Auckland, and is also a local favourite. If you come here on a beautiful summer day in Auckland, it is almost guaranteed that there will be many locals there too. Perfect beach to swim and have a picnic, and if you don't want to pack your own food, there is an array of restaurants, cafes and takeaways (like a true kiwi).
113 locals recommend
Mission Bay Beach
Probably one of the nicest beaches in Auckland, and is also a local favourite. If you come here on a beautiful summer day in Auckland, it is almost guaranteed that there will be many locals there too. Perfect beach to swim and have a picnic, and if you don't want to pack your own food, there is an array of restaurants, cafes and takeaways (like a true kiwi).
Drinks & Nightlife
A beautiful bar in Auckland CBD. Features some very nice drinks - and especially popular with locals is there cocktails in teapots. This is unique to Cassette Nine, and is a favourite with locals. The bar has great music, and is perfect for groups; also conveniently located if you want to head to a club afterwards.
30 locals recommend
Cassette Nine
A beautiful bar in Auckland CBD. Features some very nice drinks - and especially popular with locals is there cocktails in teapots. This is unique to Cassette Nine, and is a favourite with locals. The bar has great music, and is perfect for groups; also conveniently located if you want to head to a club afterwards.
The biggest casino in Auckland (and probably the whole of NZ). If you're into casinos then you'll definitely want to head here.
209 locals recommend
SkyCity Auckland
Federal StreetThe biggest casino in Auckland (and probably the whole of NZ). If you're into casinos then you'll definitely want to head here.
Everything Else
One of the biggest streets in Auckland CBD, and has everything you could need. Clothing and shoe stores for you fashionistas, tech stores, food places around the area and on Queens St, local bars, a cinema etc. If you get tired of walking, the City Link can also pick you up from various stops on Queens St to go to other parts of Auckland CBD.
137 locals recommend
Queen St
Queen StreetOne of the biggest streets in Auckland CBD, and has everything you could need. Clothing and shoe stores for you fashionistas, tech stores, food places around the area and on Queens St, local bars, a cinema etc. If you get tired of walking, the City Link can also pick you up from various stops on Queens St to go to other parts of Auckland CBD.
Shopping
This is one of the biggest shopping malls in Auckland, and features all types of stores that you may need i.e. supermarkets, tech stores, phone companies, clothing stores etc. If you need to buy something, this is your go-to place.
117 locals recommend
Westfield Albany
219 Don McKinnon DrThis is one of the biggest shopping malls in Auckland, and features all types of stores that you may need i.e. supermarkets, tech stores, phone companies, clothing stores etc. If you need to buy something, this is your go-to place.