Guidebook for Auckland
Getting Around
Britomart
1150 Shortland StCentral transport Hub, Bus Ferry and Trains depart from here
Essentials
Countdown Auckland City
76 Quay StSupermarket - for groceries and essentials you may need
New World Metro Queen Street
125 Queen StFood Scene
Check out the maritime museum!. There are also lots of restaurants and bars in this area.
223 locals recommend
Viaduct Basin
Check out the maritime museum!. There are also lots of restaurants and bars in this area.
A dedicated dessert restaurant serving exquisite cakes, pastries and decadent degustation menus, Milse is mecca for dessert devotees.
39 locals recommend
Milse
31 Tyler StA dedicated dessert restaurant serving exquisite cakes, pastries and decadent degustation menus, Milse is mecca for dessert devotees.
Baduzzi offers an Italian fix with a stop-off in New York for styling and menu tips. Excellent modern twist on Itallian classics
51 locals recommend
Baduzzi
26 Jellicoe StBaduzzi offers an Italian fix with a stop-off in New York for styling and menu tips. Excellent modern twist on Itallian classics
Grand Harbour
Pakenham Street EastOne of the best Yum Cha places in Auckland
Depot is a fresh eatery and oyster bar by award winning New Zealand chef, writer and TV presenter Al Brown. This restaurant is walk-in only so make sure you turn up early
101 locals recommend
Depot
86 Federal StDepot is a fresh eatery and oyster bar by award winning New Zealand chef, writer and TV presenter Al Brown. This restaurant is walk-in only so make sure you turn up early
Nestled in between buildings with an open rooftop, this place is a great place to grab a drink and a bite on a clear night
32 locals recommend
Everybody's
7 Fort LnNestled in between buildings with an open rooftop, this place is a great place to grab a drink and a bite on a clear night
Restaurant at the top of Sky Tower - excellent views and great fine dining. Make sure you book early to get a table!
https://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/restaurants/the-sugar-club/
24 locals recommend
The Sugar Club
Victoria Street WestRestaurant at the top of Sky Tower - excellent views and great fine dining. Make sure you book early to get a table!
https://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/restaurants/the-sugar-club/
Cable Bay Vineyards
12 Nick Johnstone DrWinery with great shared platter lunches and wines
Fantastic winery with a stunning view looking back at the harbour and Auckland
9 locals recommend
Te Whau Vineyard & Restaurant
218 Te Whau DrFantastic winery with a stunning view looking back at the harbour and Auckland
Tanpopo Ramen City
13 Anzac AveGreat place for Japanese Ramen
Ken Yakitori Bar
55 Anzac AveJapanese Yakitori bar
Odettes Eatery
90 Wellesley St WGreat for Lunch/Brunch
Bread & Butter Bakery and Cafe
34 Westmoreland St WGreat for Lunch/Brunch
Prego Restaurant
226 Ponsonby RdExcellent traditional- style Itallian food
Shopping
Queen St
Queen StreetThe main street that runs through central Auckland
2degrees
Mobile Services - www.2degreesmobile.co.nz
Vodafone Queen Street
128 Queen StMobile Services - www.vodafone.co.nz
Spark Store Queen Street
155 Queen StMobile Services - www.spark.co.nz
Westfield Newmarket
277 BroadwayArts & Culture
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastAuckland's Art Gallery
Great museum with the history of NZ. Also situated in the domain. short walk to Parnell
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Great museum with the history of NZ. Also situated in the domain. short walk to Parnell
The Civic
269-287 Wellesley St WAuckland's main theatre for live shows and musicals
Drinks & Nightlife
1885
27 Galway StVue Restaurant
8 Customs St ERooftop bar with a stunning urban view overlooking Queen and Customs streets
Popular place to have lunch in Mission Bay - They have a large selection or European beers available as well
27 locals recommend
De Fontein Belgian Beer Café
79 Tamaki DrPopular place to have lunch in Mission Bay - They have a large selection or European beers available as well
Mea Culpa
175 Ponsonby RdGreat cocktails here.
The bar itself is also very cosy as well
Sightseeing
At 328 metres, it is the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand and offers breathtaking views in every direction. A must see for all the visit Auckland
597 locals recommend
Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestAt 328 metres, it is the tallest man-made structure in New Zealand and offers breathtaking views in every direction. A must see for all the visit Auckland
Mission Bay
Urban beach with great views of Rangitoto
Great panoramic views of Auckland from north of the harbour. Also has a pop-up cannon from WWII
10 locals recommend
Takarunga/Mount Victoria
24 Kerr StGreat panoramic views of Auckland from north of the harbour. Also has a pop-up cannon from WWII
History of sailing in NZ. Also houses NZL32 "Black Magic" which won the America's Cup in 1995
81 locals recommend
New Zealand Maritime Museum
History of sailing in NZ. Also houses NZL32 "Black Magic" which won the America's Cup in 1995