Guidebook for Auckland
Parks & Nature
Mt Eden Station
The view of Auckland is sensational. Great at sunset!
Its a safe, nearby beach for swimming with an amazing park with incredible views of the harbour bridge and city.
66 locals recommend
Point Chevalier Beach
Harbour View RoadIts a safe, nearby beach for swimming with an amazing park with incredible views of the harbour bridge and city.
Everything is there a walk along the beach or bike path around the bays, stop for a gelato, or a coffee a meal or all three on your journey, add in a paddle board and a swim with a lay on the beach!
250 locals recommend
Mission Bay
Everything is there a walk along the beach or bike path around the bays, stop for a gelato, or a coffee a meal or all three on your journey, add in a paddle board and a swim with a lay on the beach!
A wild west coast black sand experience! Great to take a walk, or Surf but be warned it is a very dangerous wild west coast so go with full awareness if entering the ocean.
229 locals recommend
Piha
A wild west coast black sand experience! Great to take a walk, or Surf but be warned it is a very dangerous wild west coast so go with full awareness if entering the ocean.
Very quick to get to from here, a fave as its a great length beach very safe to swim and stunning views of Rangitoto Island, very accessible Cafes and restaurants.
148 locals recommend
Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeVery quick to get to from here, a fave as its a great length beach very safe to swim and stunning views of Rangitoto Island, very accessible Cafes and restaurants.
Silo Park
Jellicoe StreetShopping
Its all there... from clothing, bookstores, cosmetics eateries, Miss Crabb, Smith & Western to Suprette, for frocks and Wixii in Ponsonby Central, SPQR for sensational meals and vibes, Ponsonby Central for a choice of eateries Take a leisurely stroll down one side to 3 Lamps and back up the other, there is something for every one. Enjoy!
227 locals recommend
Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby RoadIts all there... from clothing, bookstores, cosmetics eateries, Miss Crabb, Smith & Western to Suprette, for frocks and Wixii in Ponsonby Central, SPQR for sensational meals and vibes, Ponsonby Central for a choice of eateries Take a leisurely stroll down one side to 3 Lamps and back up the other, there is something for every one. Enjoy!
Because its all there under one roof, anything you may need from groceries, banks, to the movies!
185 locals recommend
Westfield St Lukes
80 St Lukes RdBecause its all there under one roof, anything you may need from groceries, banks, to the movies!
Newmarket
Its all there everything your looking for from food to boutiques!
Hand made Linen, cashmere, silks new and stunning Vintage! Check it is a must!
298 locals recommend
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdHand made Linen, cashmere, silks new and stunning Vintage! Check it is a must!
Essentials
This is a handy convenience store so the range of choice is not the size of a larger Grocery. ;)
6 locals recommend
Four Square Alberton
1 Alberton AveThis is a handy convenience store so the range of choice is not the size of a larger Grocery. ;)
The practical things, drycleaning, bigger food shops, banks, Movies and more
17 locals recommend
Countdown St Lukes
80 St Lukes RdThe practical things, drycleaning, bigger food shops, banks, Movies and more
For the more specialty foods, the treats, the organics and specials! ;)
10 locals recommend
Nosh Metro
254 Ponsonby RdFor the more specialty foods, the treats, the organics and specials! ;)
Organics, Natural products, the conscious purchases with no nasties, everything from spiritual gift cards to incense or locally grown organic fresh fruit and Vege.
34 locals recommend
Harvest by Huckleberry with Refill Hub
403-407 Richmond RdOrganics, Natural products, the conscious purchases with no nasties, everything from spiritual gift cards to incense or locally grown organic fresh fruit and Vege.
Food Scene
There is a great variety to choose from, i love to take a stroll down along the board walk, waters edge, enjoying sun, people the stroll, looking at all the stunning boats that are in the marina. Perhaps an ice cream, or a coffee, followed by a meal along the way.
359 locals recommend
Britomart
1150 Shortland StThere is a great variety to choose from, i love to take a stroll down along the board walk, waters edge, enjoying sun, people the stroll, looking at all the stunning boats that are in the marina. Perhaps an ice cream, or a coffee, followed by a meal along the way.
Crave
6 Morningside DrPostal Service
537 Great North RoadBecause its Vegetarian, great service, great food and handy!
Mount Albert Market
847 New N RdBecause its fun, a buzz with locals, variety and colourful.
SPQR
150 Ponsonby RdGREAT food, great vibes, a must if your dining out!
Farang Cafe & Bistro
503 New N RdStunning food, atmosphere, quite intimate space, great service.
Because its so good, great vibe in the heart of Ponsonby Central, great food, coffee and service, always!
Foxtrot Parlour
7 Richmond RdBecause its so good, great vibe in the heart of Ponsonby Central, great food, coffee and service, always!
Everything Else
If your looking for a sensational Yoga and Meditation Centre near by, the teachers are HIGHLY experienced and trained. Often when you travel its hard to find a great Yoga Community in a short time. All they offer is sensational.
Manipura Yoga Centre
If your looking for a sensational Yoga and Meditation Centre near by, the teachers are HIGHLY experienced and trained. Often when you travel its hard to find a great Yoga Community in a short time. All they offer is sensational.
Take a day trip on the harbour, to a stunning eatery or vineyard of your choice, sculpture walk and a beach swim and another boat ride on the harbour home! Great day trip!
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdTake a day trip on the harbour, to a stunning eatery or vineyard of your choice, sculpture walk and a beach swim and another boat ride on the harbour home! Great day trip!
Colourful K Rd offers a diverse range of everything, from unique recycled clothing to grungy cafes to funky restaurants and more!
76 locals recommend
Karangahape Road
Karangahape RoadColourful K Rd offers a diverse range of everything, from unique recycled clothing to grungy cafes to funky restaurants and more!
Getting Around
Baldwin Ave station
9 Baldwin AveBecause its just 450 Mtrs away! So handy!
Britomart
1150 Shortland StGreat boutiques, eateries, entertainment and way more!
Arts & Culture
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastBecause its STUNNING!
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Its classic, iconic and handy