Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Muzza's Pies
55 Richardson RdBest gourmet pies ever
Thai Smile 2
50 Richardson RdGreat local Thai takeways
Rocky's Restaurant
1087 New N RdAwesome food, wine, beer and friendly service. A modern take on Taiwanese street food.
38 locals recommend
Chinoiserie Bar and Eatery
4 Owairaka AveAwesome food, wine, beer and friendly service. A modern take on Taiwanese street food.
L'Oeuf
4A Owairaka AveAmazing breakfast and lunches
Triniti of Silver Cafe
911 New N RdGreat coffee and large range of delicious and healthy food
Local pub which specialises in craft beers and gourmet pizzas - kid-friendly during the day and early evening
Albert's Post
911a New N RdLocal pub which specialises in craft beers and gourmet pizzas - kid-friendly during the day and early evening
Burger Wisconsin
437 Beach RdBest gourmet burgers in town
Sal Rose Italian Restaurant & Bar
1A Alberton AveAuthentic Italian restaurant
Amazing French bakery with the best range of pastries, and authentic French tarts and treats - great coffee also. Can dine in or take out.
26 locals recommend
Pyrenees French Delicatessen
756 New N RdAmazing French bakery with the best range of pastries, and authentic French tarts and treats - great coffee also. Can dine in or take out.
Parkside Cafe & Vietnamese cuisine
775 New N RdDelicious food and friendly staff
Mount Albert Indian Takeaway
962 New N RdGreat Indian take-out
North Star Chinese Cuisine
1091 New N RdAuthentic Chinese food
Mt Albert BBQ Noodle House
930 New N RdGreat food, momo tea
Roadside Kebabs Mt Albert
934 New N RdGreat Turkish take-out
This place rocks! Exceptional food, with an emphasis on seafood, great service and buzzy atmosphere. You can't book, so just turn up put your name down at the desk and go enjoy a pre-dinner drink at a nearby by (recommend Bellota just across the road). It's not a cheap night out, but it's one of my favourites in town.
101 locals recommend
Depot
86 Federal StThis place rocks! Exceptional food, with an emphasis on seafood, great service and buzzy atmosphere. You can't book, so just turn up put your name down at the desk and go enjoy a pre-dinner drink at a nearby by (recommend Bellota just across the road). It's not a cheap night out, but it's one of my favourites in town.
Nomad
5 Point Chevalier RdInteresting food and great vibe
Shopping
Gourmet supermarket with fresh produce, in-store bakers, butchery, wine, beer and more
11 locals recommend
New World Fresh Collective Alberton
1 Alberton AveGourmet supermarket with fresh produce, in-store bakers, butchery, wine, beer and more
Westfield St Lukes
80 St Lukes RdGood selection of shops
Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby RoadInteresting mix of shops, cafes and bars
Stylish fashion, with cafes, and cool bars and green leisure spaces at the bottom of Auckland CBD.
359 locals recommend
Britomart
1150 Shortland StStylish fashion, with cafes, and cool bars and green leisure spaces at the bottom of Auckland CBD.
Sightseeing
Great way to see Auckland "The City of Sails"
Cafes, Restaurants, Bars, entertainment on the harbour
223 locals recommend
Viaduct Basin
Great way to see Auckland "The City of Sails"
Cafes, Restaurants, Bars, entertainment on the harbour
Great views around Auckland, bars, restaurants and casino at the bottom of tower
597 locals recommend
Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestGreat views around Auckland, bars, restaurants and casino at the bottom of tower
Great range of cafes, restaurants, entertainment and playground by the water
220 locals recommend
Wynyard Quarter
Great range of cafes, restaurants, entertainment and playground by the water
Drinks & Nightlife
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdVibrant collection of bars and restaurants
Small, grungy bar in Kingsland that has lots of great live music
48 locals recommend
The Portland Public House
463 New N RdSmall, grungy bar in Kingsland that has lots of great live music
Citizen Park
424 New N RdGreat lively bar in Kingsland
Super cool and busy bar tucked away just off Ponsonby Road, great selection of wines and beers
63 locals recommend
The Golden Dawn - Tavern of Power (R.I.P)
134 Ponsonby RoadSuper cool and busy bar tucked away just off Ponsonby Road, great selection of wines and beers
Casual and gypsy-like decor, great place to chill out with friends - have food too, but I've never eaten there.
Gypsy Caravan
Casual and gypsy-like decor, great place to chill out with friends - have food too, but I've never eaten there.
Seriously cool rooftop bar in CBD, Awesome cocktails and people watching
11 locals recommend
The Glass Goose
78 Federal StSeriously cool rooftop bar in CBD, Awesome cocktails and people watching
TomTom Bar & Eatery
27 Drake StVibrant bar with large open deck area, great place to spend a sunny afternoon.
Parks & Nature
A drive through the Waitakere ranges, with wild and majestic scenery will take you to the West Coast and Piha's black sand beach
229 locals recommend
Piha
A drive through the Waitakere ranges, with wild and majestic scenery will take you to the West Coast and Piha's black sand beach
Takapuna Beach
Auckland inner-city East Coast beach - white sand and gentle water
Stanmore Bay Beach
Vipond RoadBeautiful white sand beach,
Park and lake with ducks, swans, playground and a gentle walk amongst nature
47 locals recommend
Western Springs Park
731 Great N RdPark and lake with ducks, swans, playground and a gentle walk amongst nature
Inner-city beach on the edge of Auckland's Eastern Suburbs. Great range of eateries in the shopping area and nice view of Rangitoto Island.
113 locals recommend
Mission Bay Beach
Inner-city beach on the edge of Auckland's Eastern Suburbs. Great range of eateries in the shopping area and nice view of Rangitoto Island.
Bethells Beach
Very beautiful wild west coast beach with black sand
Right at the doorstep is a great little walk to the top of Mount Albert - easy walk with a short but steady incline and a road around the top of the hill from which you can get a good view and perspective of Auckland. Takes 30 mins round trip walking from my place to get there and back at a reasonable pace.
17 locals recommend
Mount Albert
Right at the doorstep is a great little walk to the top of Mount Albert - easy walk with a short but steady incline and a road around the top of the hill from which you can get a good view and perspective of Auckland. Takes 30 mins round trip walking from my place to get there and back at a reasonable pace.
Take a short ferry ride to Waiheke for some great beaches, adventures and wineries
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdTake a short ferry ride to Waiheke for some great beaches, adventures and wineries
Another of Auckland's unique black sand beaches on the West Coast. If you visit between August-March, you'll have the chance to see the large gannet (sea birds) colony from the viewing platforms at the beach
115 locals recommend
Muriwai
Another of Auckland's unique black sand beaches on the West Coast. If you visit between August-March, you'll have the chance to see the large gannet (sea birds) colony from the viewing platforms at the beach
Arts & Culture
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastAuckland War Memorial Museum
Essentials
PAK'nSAVE Mt Albert
1177 New N RdDiscount grocery shop with everything you need