Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
It is only 20 metres from the house and the coffee and food are excellent.
7 locals recommend
Okra Espresso Lounge
161 Sandringham RdIt is only 20 metres from the house and the coffee and food are excellent.
Organic and raw cafe, amazing smoothies, for the greenies and health conscious
11 locals recommend
Mondays Wholefoods
503B New N RdOrganic and raw cafe, amazing smoothies, for the greenies and health conscious
Raw food, organic, cold pressed juices, sugar free treats
13 locals recommend
Little Bird Organics & The Unbakery
385 New North RoadRaw food, organic, cold pressed juices, sugar free treats
VENOSA - our friends little Italian restaurant serving all of the family's traditional recipes passed down through the generations. You must eat here during your stay!
480 New North Rd
480 New North RoadVENOSA - our friends little Italian restaurant serving all of the family's traditional recipes passed down through the generations. You must eat here during your stay!
Large eatery, great for groups, good food and drinks, family friendly.
45 locals recommend
Citizen Park
424 New N RdLarge eatery, great for groups, good food and drinks, family friendly.
Taiko Japanese Restaurant & Bar
460A New N RdAmazing authentic Japanese
Coco's Cantina
374 Karangahape RdAmazing food
siostra
472 Richmond RdAMAZING food and super service, great please to eat and drink up a storm
Oysters, Champagne, and much much more. Amazing eatery with epic reviews great service and an amazing deco inspired architecturally designed interior. Great date spot, excellent for groups too.
Rockefeller
104 Fanshawe StOysters, Champagne, and much much more. Amazing eatery with epic reviews great service and an amazing deco inspired architecturally designed interior. Great date spot, excellent for groups too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pub for drinks, food, dinner, lunch. Family friendly. Sometimes live music or DJ. Great views from the dining area.
26 locals recommend
The Kingslander
470 New N RdGreat pub for drinks, food, dinner, lunch. Family friendly. Sometimes live music or DJ. Great views from the dining area.
The Portland Public House
463 New N RdGreat bar, often live music and always lots of fun.
Good drinks and excellent service, typical Grey Lynn neighbourhood vibe
56 locals recommend
Gypsy Tea Room
455 Richmond RdGood drinks and excellent service, typical Grey Lynn neighbourhood vibe
Indoor and outdoor, popular location for after work drinks, family and dog friendly during the daylight hours, good food available too, great drinks, fun staff, fun and dancing later on, lots of interesting people, more and more hipsters...
63 locals recommend
The Golden Dawn - Tavern of Power (R.I.P)
134 Ponsonby RoadIndoor and outdoor, popular location for after work drinks, family and dog friendly during the daylight hours, good food available too, great drinks, fun staff, fun and dancing later on, lots of interesting people, more and more hipsters...
Sightseeing
Amazing views, great restaurant, bungee jump off it if you are brave enough!
597 locals recommend
Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestAmazing views, great restaurant, bungee jump off it if you are brave enough!
Catch the ferry to the stunning waiheke island - lots to do there - wineries, beaches, sightseeing, hiking, restaurants... etc
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdCatch the ferry to the stunning waiheke island - lots to do there - wineries, beaches, sightseeing, hiking, restaurants... etc
Getting Around
Closest train station, 800 metres/10min walk from the house, trains to Newmarket and Britomart regularly
32 locals recommend
Kingsland station
Closest train station, 800 metres/10min walk from the house, trains to Newmarket and Britomart regularly
Arts & Culture
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastNew Zealand Maritime Museum
Entertainment & Activities
Auckland Zoo
Parks & Nature
Iconic NZ west coast beach, black sand, amazing views and scenery, can have big waves
19 locals recommend
Piha Beach
55 Marine Parade NIconic NZ west coast beach, black sand, amazing views and scenery, can have big waves
Karekare
Amazing iconic west coast nz beach, black sand, beautiful scenery
This where they filmed the famous NZ film 'The Piano' An Iconic west coast beach, black sand, amazing scenery
106 locals recommend
Bethells Beach
This where they filmed the famous NZ film 'The Piano' An Iconic west coast beach, black sand, amazing scenery