Guidebook for Auckland
Shopping
Local Shopping Mall, with supermarket and excellent Thai restaurant and Steakhouse. 1 Mile walks along the riverside walkway, or 5 minute drive.
22 locals recommend
Pakuranga Shoppers Car Park
10 Aylesbury StLocal Shopping Mall, with supermarket and excellent Thai restaurant and Steakhouse. 1 Mile walks along the riverside walkway, or 5 minute drive.
One of Auckland's (and New Zealand's) largest shopping malls. Fashion, Kiwiana etc
19 locals recommend
Cotton On Kids
286 Mount Wellington HwyOne of Auckland's (and New Zealand's) largest shopping malls. Fashion, Kiwiana etc
Sightseeing
Also known as Panmure Lagoon this is a sea-level volcanic crater, try the 5km round trip walk, and see the Gannet Colony or take the kids on the model train ride every Sunday afternoon.
16 locals recommend
Panmure Basin
Also known as Panmure Lagoon this is a sea-level volcanic crater, try the 5km round trip walk, and see the Gannet Colony or take the kids on the model train ride every Sunday afternoon.
A great panoramic view of the City, Harbour (70km to the North and East) from the top of this extinct (I hope!!) volcano
23 locals recommend
Mount Wellington Shopping Centre
295 Penrose RdA great panoramic view of the City, Harbour (70km to the North and East) from the top of this extinct (I hope!!) volcano
Renowned for having the Maori and Pasifika collection and galleries in the world, this is a "must visit" cultural attraction. They also run a Maori cultural show 2-3 times a day.
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Renowned for having the Maori and Pasifika collection and galleries in the world, this is a "must visit" cultural attraction. They also run a Maori cultural show 2-3 times a day.
The secret here is the great value for money Harbour trip on a 75 y/old Sailing Scow.
81 locals recommend
New Zealand Maritime Museum
The secret here is the great value for money Harbour trip on a 75 y/old Sailing Scow.
Everything Else
If you're in an energetic mood and fancy a day-trip, borrow our 2 bikes and cycle to the ferry and spend the day on Waiheke Island
22 locals recommend
Half Moon Bay Marina
50 Argo DrIf you're in an energetic mood and fancy a day-trip, borrow our 2 bikes and cycle to the ferry and spend the day on Waiheke Island
Food Scene
Lunn Avenue
Lunn AvenueA selection of reasonably priced restaurants and a pub can be found down here.
Entertainment & Activities
The worlds first walk through aquarium, built on the city's old sewerage tanks! See sharks up close and personal, and then see Penquins in snow.
228 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
23 Tamaki DrThe worlds first walk through aquarium, built on the city's old sewerage tanks! See sharks up close and personal, and then see Penquins in snow.