Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Nestled behind the iconic façade of 125 Queen Street, Queen’s Rise is Auckland’s latest go-to dining destination. A bustling hub for the hungry, lifting elevated dining to a whole new level.
Inspired by laneway-style dining from around the globe, Queen's Rise is home to 11 of Auckland’s most exciting new eateries – offering you fresh and innovative cuisine on a truly global scale.
With tastes hailing from Turkey to Tokyo and Naples to New Zealand – restaurateurs have got you covered. Any time. Any occasion. Any craving.
Whether you’re settling in for the evening or grabbing an early-morning bite to go – savour the new taste of Auckland’s CBD in a place where timeless archit
Queen's Rise
125 Queen StNestled behind the iconic façade of 125 Queen Street, Queen’s Rise is Auckland’s latest go-to dining destination. A bustling hub for the hungry, lifting elevated dining to a whole new level.
Inspired by laneway-style dining from around the globe, Queen's Rise is home to 11 of Auckland’s most exciting new eateries – offering you fresh and innovative cuisine on a truly global scale.
With tastes hailing from Turkey to Tokyo and Naples to New Zealand – restaurateurs have got you covered. Any time. Any occasion. Any craving.
Whether you’re settling in for the evening or grabbing an early-morning bite to go – savour the new taste of Auckland’s CBD in a place where timeless archit
Entertainment & Activities
At the base of the Sky Tower, the SKYCITY Auckland entertainment complex is home to two world-class hotels, Auckland's premier dining precinct with over 20 bars and restaurants, a 700 seat theatre and a world-class Casino*. There is a lot to explore at SKYCITY Auckland.
View the city from 220 metres high above street level.
Panoramic 360˚ views up to 80 kilometres in every direction.
Spot key landmarks, volcanoes and other historical locations within the greater Auckland area.
If dining with a view is what you're after, then you're spoilt for choice with three restaurants and cafes up the Sky Tower - Orbit 360˚ Dining revolving restaurant, the superbly chic and elegant The Sugar Club or rel
597 locals recommend
Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestAt the base of the Sky Tower, the SKYCITY Auckland entertainment complex is home to two world-class hotels, Auckland's premier dining precinct with over 20 bars and restaurants, a 700 seat theatre and a world-class Casino*. There is a lot to explore at SKYCITY Auckland.
View the city from 220 metres high above street level.
Panoramic 360˚ views up to 80 kilometres in every direction.
Spot key landmarks, volcanoes and other historical locations within the greater Auckland area.
If dining with a view is what you're after, then you're spoilt for choice with three restaurants and cafes up the Sky Tower - Orbit 360˚ Dining revolving restaurant, the superbly chic and elegant The Sugar Club or rel
Essentials
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Mon-Fri7am - 10pm
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111 locals recommend
New World Metro Queen Street
125 Queen Stlocal supermarket
OPEN HOURS
Mon-Fri7am - 10pm
Sat - Sun8am - 10pm
Sightseeing
Waiheke Island is the most populated and second-largest island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand. Its ferry terminal in Matiatia Bay at the western end is 21.5 km from the central-city terminal in Auckland.
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdWaiheke Island is the most populated and second-largest island in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand. Its ferry terminal in Matiatia Bay at the western end is 21.5 km from the central-city terminal in Auckland.
Parks & Nature
One Tree Hill is a 182-metre (597 ft) volcanic peak in Auckland, New Zealand. It is an important memorial place for both Māori and other New Zealanders. The suburb around the base of the hill is also called One Tree Hill.
279 locals recommend
One Tree Hill
670 Manukau Rd One Tree Hill is a 182-metre (597 ft) volcanic peak in Auckland, New Zealand. It is an important memorial place for both Māori and other New Zealanders. The suburb around the base of the hill is also called One Tree Hill.
Drinks & Nightlife
Looking out on the stunning Waitemata Harbour, Princes Wharf is home to a mixture of bars and restaurants as well as the five star Hilton Auckland all in the Heart of the City.
13 locals recommend
Princes Wharf
Looking out on the stunning Waitemata Harbour, Princes Wharf is home to a mixture of bars and restaurants as well as the five star Hilton Auckland all in the Heart of the City.
Arts & Culture
The taonga (treasures) from Māori, the peoples of Oceania and New Zealand, and our natural world are waiting to be discovered across three floors of magnificent galleries.
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
The taonga (treasures) from Māori, the peoples of Oceania and New Zealand, and our natural world are waiting to be discovered across three floors of magnificent galleries.