Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
This is a wonderful vegan cafe that even meat lovers would enjoy. It's on the trendy Vulcan Lane with great views overlooking the Lane. Gwyneth Paltrow raved about this place!
Raw Power Cafe
10 Vulcan LaneThis is a wonderful vegan cafe that even meat lovers would enjoy. It's on the trendy Vulcan Lane with great views overlooking the Lane. Gwyneth Paltrow raved about this place!
Great Italian food, under the twinkling lights of Britomart. In the hub of it all, great service and warm blankets for alfresco dining.
56 locals recommend
Ortolana
33 Tyler StGreat Italian food, under the twinkling lights of Britomart. In the hub of it all, great service and warm blankets for alfresco dining.
FISH Restaurant
147 Quay StBeautiful views, great food! http://www.fishrestaurant.co.nz/
Le Chef
13 Oconnell StGreat little French restaurant around the corner!
Soul Bar & Bistro
Customs Street WestAmano
Britomart PlaceDrinks & Nightlife
A homely and relaxed venue by day Cassette becomes a visual and aural feast of eclectic music and entertainment by night featuring local and international DJs and musicians.
30 locals recommend
Cassette Nine
A homely and relaxed venue by day Cassette becomes a visual and aural feast of eclectic music and entertainment by night featuring local and international DJs and musicians.
Found at the top of SO/ Auckland, the HI-SO rooftop bar, has expansive views over the Waitemata Harbour and Rangitoto Island.https://www.heartofthecity.co.nz/auckland-nightlife/hi-so-rooftop-bar
HI-SO Rooftop Bar
67 Customs Street EastFound at the top of SO/ Auckland, the HI-SO rooftop bar, has expansive views over the Waitemata Harbour and Rangitoto Island.https://www.heartofthecity.co.nz/auckland-nightlife/hi-so-rooftop-bar
The Churchill Auckland's Highest Rooftop Bar Offering Panoramic Views Of The City. Along With A Carefully Curated Beverage Selection & Private Mezzanine. https://www.churchillbar.co.nz/
Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
110 Mayoral DriveThe Churchill Auckland's Highest Rooftop Bar Offering Panoramic Views Of The City. Along With A Carefully Curated Beverage Selection & Private Mezzanine. https://www.churchillbar.co.nz/
Sightseeing
Waiheke Island is a picturesque blend of farmland, forest, beaches, vineyards and olive groves. There is a great range of activities on Waiheke. Options include sightseeing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, a relaxed vineyard tour and much more. The delectable cuisine on offer is complemented by a range of award-winning wines produced at the island’s many wineries. Significant industries on the island include wine-making, olive production, tourism and arts, crafts.
24 locals recommend
Waiheke Rental Cars
6 Ocean View RdWaiheke Island is a picturesque blend of farmland, forest, beaches, vineyards and olive groves. There is a great range of activities on Waiheke. Options include sightseeing, mountain biking, sea kayaking, a relaxed vineyard tour and much more. The delectable cuisine on offer is complemented by a range of award-winning wines produced at the island’s many wineries. Significant industries on the island include wine-making, olive production, tourism and arts, crafts.
Experience the charm of historic Devonport and hear stories of the seaside village's past - from the original Maori settlements to today's naval operations. You'll pass beautiful Victorian homes, head to the top of volcanic cones, and have free time to relax on Cheltenham beach or in a local café before returning to the ferry. https://www.fullers.co.nz/experiences-tours/day-tours/devonport-explorer-tour/
224 locals recommend
Devonport
Experience the charm of historic Devonport and hear stories of the seaside village's past - from the original Maori settlements to today's naval operations. You'll pass beautiful Victorian homes, head to the top of volcanic cones, and have free time to relax on Cheltenham beach or in a local café before returning to the ferry. https://www.fullers.co.nz/experiences-tours/day-tours/devonport-explorer-tour/
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Tiritiri Matangi Island
Arts & Culture
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the largest art institution in New Zealand, with a collection numbering over 15000 works. These include major holdings of New Zealand historic, modern and contemporary art, and outstanding works by Māori and Pacific Island artists, as well as European painting, sculpture and print ...
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastAuckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the largest art institution in New Zealand, with a collection numbering over 15000 works. These include major holdings of New Zealand historic, modern and contemporary art, and outstanding works by Māori and Pacific Island artists, as well as European painting, sculpture and print ...
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Great museum.
Parks & Nature
Lovely for a picnic on a sunny day, right next door to the apartment and Auckland Art Gallery.
150 locals recommend
Albert Park
33-43 Princes StLovely for a picnic on a sunny day, right next door to the apartment and Auckland Art Gallery.
Shopping
High Street
High StreetGreat designer shops or Queen street for everything else.
Newmarket
Sylvia Park Shopping Centre
286 Mount Wellington HwyEntertainment & Activities
Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestHobbiton Movie Set station
501 Buckland RdWaitomo Glowworm Caves
39 Waitomo Village Rd