Guidebook for Auckland
Shopping
Delicious fresh pastries, croissants, bread, gourmet pies and cakes. Very friendly we go there on a regular basis.
8 locals recommend
Crafty Baker
115 W Coast RdDelicious fresh pastries, croissants, bread, gourmet pies and cakes. Very friendly we go there on a regular basis.
Local gift shop and flowers. They have a selection of nice things to buy, some are made locally.
The Curious Hibiscus
70 Kauri Point RdLocal gift shop and flowers. They have a selection of nice things to buy, some are made locally.
Lynn Mall shopping centre, restaurants and cinema. Only 2 stops away on the train or 10 min drive. A new restaurant street has just opened 'The Brickworks.' A new cinema is open mid November 2015.
3058 Great North Rd
3058 Great North RoadLynn Mall shopping centre, restaurants and cinema. Only 2 stops away on the train or 10 min drive. A new restaurant street has just opened 'The Brickworks.' A new cinema is open mid November 2015.
Gecko In The Village
400 Rangiwai RdFood Scene
La Rosa Restaurant
16 Captain Scott RdGreat atmosphere and local dining out.
Little India
142 W Coast RdGreat value Indian restaurant with good food.
In our opinion, Humbug is the best cafe in the area. The food and coffee is as good or better than any cafe in the city. Absolutely delicious! We also go to Humbug often. Retro NZ decor is nice to
30 locals recommend
Humbug Cafe
32 Rua RdIn our opinion, Humbug is the best cafe in the area. The food and coffee is as good or better than any cafe in the city. Absolutely delicious! We also go to Humbug often. Retro NZ decor is nice to
Deco is one of the best local restaurants. Great dining out in a beautifully designed building. It's very popular.
74 locals recommend
Deco Eatery Cafe
418 Titirangi RdDeco is one of the best local restaurants. Great dining out in a beautifully designed building. It's very popular.
This cafe is open morning until evening. Nice selection of food.
35 locals recommend
The Hardware Cafe
404 S Titirangi RdThis cafe is open morning until evening. Nice selection of food.
Settebello is about 10 minutes drive away. Award winning first prize winner of the NZ Pizza Championship. Great value for money, casual and friendly. We love it.
Settebello
9 Rata StSettebello is about 10 minutes drive away. Award winning first prize winner of the NZ Pizza Championship. Great value for money, casual and friendly. We love it.
The Book Exchange, Cafe & secondhand bookshop. Enjoy the books while drinking your coffee or swap a book for a discount on one from the shop. Some are free with a drink to! :)
8 Glendale Rd
8 Glendale RoadThe Book Exchange, Cafe & secondhand bookshop. Enjoy the books while drinking your coffee or swap a book for a discount on one from the shop. Some are free with a drink to! :)
New Lynn Night Market. This is a night market created by locals. Stall holders are from West Auckland only, featuring authentic street food from around the world. www.facebook.com/NewLynnNightMarket
45 Totara Ave
45 Totara AvenueNew Lynn Night Market. This is a night market created by locals. Stall holders are from West Auckland only, featuring authentic street food from around the world. www.facebook.com/NewLynnNightMarket
Sozo Coffee House
1/B Shetland StSightseeing
Piha is one of Aucklands most famous and beautiful west coast beaches. It's about 30 minutes drive away through the Waitakeres. Great scenic look outs, cafe and swimming.
145 locals recommend
Piha
Piha is one of Aucklands most famous and beautiful west coast beaches. It's about 30 minutes drive away through the Waitakeres. Great scenic look outs, cafe and swimming.
Arataki Park Visitor Centre. Nestled in the heart of the Waitakere Ranges, learn about NZ native forest and go for a bush walk, they have info on local walks. See a view of the Manukau Harbour.
300 Scenic Dr
300 Scenic DriveArataki Park Visitor Centre. Nestled in the heart of the Waitakere Ranges, learn about NZ native forest and go for a bush walk, they have info on local walks. See a view of the Manukau Harbour.
Karekare Beach
2 Karekare RdWaitakere Ranges Regional Parkland
Everything Else
Get the train direct Britomart, downtown Auckland, Mount Eden and Newmarket. We have a timetable in your room. It's 15 minutes walk up the road. Enjoy the bars in town and get the train back.
14 locals recommend
Train Station - Glen Eden
Get the train direct Britomart, downtown Auckland, Mount Eden and Newmarket. We have a timetable in your room. It's 15 minutes walk up the road. Enjoy the bars in town and get the train back.
If you're into fun activities, indoor rock climbing is perfect. They also cater for kids and beginners so anyone can try it.
Vertical Adventures Glen Eden
5 Waikaukau RdIf you're into fun activities, indoor rock climbing is perfect. They also cater for kids and beginners so anyone can try it.
A public garden covering 4.5 acres, created and run by volunteers. Explore the gardens which have some native NZ plants and the butterfly house. Only $3 entry
West Lynn Garden
A public garden covering 4.5 acres, created and run by volunteers. Explore the gardens which have some native NZ plants and the butterfly house. Only $3 entry
Essentials
Small local supermarket in easy walking distance. It has most things you need, it's opposite the train station.
10 locals recommend
FreshChoice Glen Eden
142 W Coast RdSmall local supermarket in easy walking distance. It has most things you need, it's opposite the train station.
New World New Lynn
6 Crown Lynn PlTrain Station - Glen Eden
Arts & Culture
West Auckland's regional gallery. We present a diverse programme of contemporary exhibitions, events and activities, including art, craft and design.
61 locals recommend
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery
420 Titirangi RdWest Auckland's regional gallery. We present a diverse programme of contemporary exhibitions, events and activities, including art, craft and design.
West Coast Gallery
Seaview RoadEntertainment & Activities
Seven hectares of family fun inspired by rural NZ. Visit the farm and interact with animals. Kids pony rides, education and a cafe.
16 locals recommend
Kiwi Valley Farm Park
308 Henderson Valley RdSeven hectares of family fun inspired by rural NZ. Visit the farm and interact with animals. Kids pony rides, education and a cafe.