Top five in Auckland
Must-Dos in Auckland
This list sets out our top-5 must-do in Auckland
Take a day trip to Waiheke. An easy, 40-minute ferry ride from downtown, Waiheke Island has beautiful beaches and great wineries. Head over in the morning and walk the sculpture trail up to Cable Bay winery, or explore the island by bike. Check out the Oyster Inn for excellent seafood or, for a more budget-friendly option, take a picnic or enjoy fish and chips on the beach. Catch a ferry back to the city at dusk for stunning views of the Auckland skyline.
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdTake a day trip to Waiheke. An easy, 40-minute ferry ride from downtown, Waiheke Island has beautiful beaches and great wineries. Head over in the morning and walk the sculpture trail up to Cable Bay winery, or explore the island by bike. Check out the Oyster Inn for excellent seafood or, for a more budget-friendly option, take a picnic or enjoy fish and chips on the beach. Catch a ferry back to the city at dusk for stunning views of the Auckland skyline.
Dine at Depot, underneath Auckland's iconic landmark the Sky Tower. Depot is casual but upmarket dining from NZ celebrity chef, Al Brown. You can also combine this with a trip to the top of the Sky Tower for stunning views.
101 locals recommend
Depot
86 Federal StDine at Depot, underneath Auckland's iconic landmark the Sky Tower. Depot is casual but upmarket dining from NZ celebrity chef, Al Brown. You can also combine this with a trip to the top of the Sky Tower for stunning views.
Stroll around Karangahape Road ("K'Rd") and Ponsonby. These are adjacent roads at the heart of Auckland's hip dining, shopping and night-life. Our favourite spots include Orphans Kitchen, Coco's Cantina, Blue Breeze Inn, Hoppers Bar, and Apéro.
114 locals recommend
Ponsonby
Stroll around Karangahape Road ("K'Rd") and Ponsonby. These are adjacent roads at the heart of Auckland's hip dining, shopping and night-life. Our favourite spots include Orphans Kitchen, Coco's Cantina, Blue Breeze Inn, Hoppers Bar, and Apéro.
On a rainy day, visit Auckland's Art Gallery, located in the Arts Precinct. The Gallery holds a large selection of New Zealand and international artists, which is free to view, and has regular paid exhibitions.
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastOn a rainy day, visit Auckland's Art Gallery, located in the Arts Precinct. The Gallery holds a large selection of New Zealand and international artists, which is free to view, and has regular paid exhibitions.
Explore Auckland's waterfront. Start by exploring Wynyard Quarter, including Silo Park. We recommend a coffee at William's Eatery or if you're hungry, a bite at Baduzzi. Walk through the Viaduct to Britomart, Auckland's lively downtown precinct. We recommend lunch, dinner or a drink at Amano. If you're in the mood, pop into Xuxu for dumplings and cocktails, or The Caretaker, for tailor-made cocktails in a speakeasy setting.
223 locals recommend
Viaduct Basin
Explore Auckland's waterfront. Start by exploring Wynyard Quarter, including Silo Park. We recommend a coffee at William's Eatery or if you're hungry, a bite at Baduzzi. Walk through the Viaduct to Britomart, Auckland's lively downtown precinct. We recommend lunch, dinner or a drink at Amano. If you're in the mood, pop into Xuxu for dumplings and cocktails, or The Caretaker, for tailor-made cocktails in a speakeasy setting.