Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Great food at great prices - always consistent and flavoursome. BYO
7 locals recommend
Chand Indian Restaurant Rothesay Bay
603 Beach RdGreat food at great prices - always consistent and flavoursome. BYO
Awesome Italian, Macedonian & European Cuisine...free Rakia on arrival. You won't go home disappointed... BYO
Bella Bambina Ristorante
601 Beach RdAwesome Italian, Macedonian & European Cuisine...free Rakia on arrival. You won't go home disappointed... BYO
Fantastic FRESH Japanese Teppanyaki dining experience. A Must try if you haven't already tried this. No BYO but still worth going.
Gaku Teppanyaki Restaurant
Fantastic FRESH Japanese Teppanyaki dining experience. A Must try if you haven't already tried this. No BYO but still worth going.
Drinks & Nightlife
English Pub on the Beach with garden bar overlooking the beach...stunning views and lively atmosphere.
13 locals recommend
Speakers Corner Ale House
7 Anzac RdEnglish Pub on the Beach with garden bar overlooking the beach...stunning views and lively atmosphere.
Beachside Bar with craft brewed beer onsite. Magical views of the sandy beach. Great food, awesome atmosphere and live music on occasion - awesome outside bar area for everyone!
44 locals recommend
Deep Creek Brews & Eats
111 Clyde RdBeachside Bar with craft brewed beer onsite. Magical views of the sandy beach. Great food, awesome atmosphere and live music on occasion - awesome outside bar area for everyone!
Parks & Nature
Lovely sweeping beach safe for children. Great for picnics and Fish & Chips on the beach at dusk. Nature trail walks, visit the Heritage Vaughan Homestead. Only 5 minute drive.
32 locals recommend
Long Bay
Lovely sweeping beach safe for children. Great for picnics and Fish & Chips on the beach at dusk. Nature trail walks, visit the Heritage Vaughan Homestead. Only 5 minute drive.
Quite stunning little local beach only 5 minute walk. great for swimming, boating and relaxing. BBQ facilities provided along with children play area, toilets, showers and changing rooms.
16 locals recommend
Waiake Beach
Quite stunning little local beach only 5 minute walk. great for swimming, boating and relaxing. BBQ facilities provided along with children play area, toilets, showers and changing rooms.
Shopping
A large selection of shops that cater for everyone, including food mall, bars and restaurants.
117 locals recommend
Westfield Albany
219 Don McKinnon DrA large selection of shops that cater for everyone, including food mall, bars and restaurants.
Essentials
Torbay shops include: Medical Centre, Grocery Store, Organic Butcher, Indian Restaurants, Fish & Chip shops, Carvery Takeaway, Hairdressers and Cafes.
13 locals recommend
Torbay
Torbay shops include: Medical Centre, Grocery Store, Organic Butcher, Indian Restaurants, Fish & Chip shops, Carvery Takeaway, Hairdressers and Cafes.
Large local supermarket for all grocery needs. Sells beer & wine too. Open 8am -10pm daily
25 locals recommend
Countdown Browns Bay
Clyde RoadLarge local supermarket for all grocery needs. Sells beer & wine too. Open 8am -10pm daily
Getting Around
Drive & Park is the way to go if your venturing into Auckland City. Buses leave every 10 minutes from Albany to the CBD so don't get stuck in traffic all day - take the Bus. Receptionists at the Bus Station are available to assist you. Last Bus from CBD to Albany is around midnight.
25 locals recommend
Albany Bus Station
Drive & Park is the way to go if your venturing into Auckland City. Buses leave every 10 minutes from Albany to the CBD so don't get stuck in traffic all day - take the Bus. Receptionists at the Bus Station are available to assist you. Last Bus from CBD to Albany is around midnight.