Guidebook for Auckland

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Guidebook for Auckland

Sightseeing

Great views of the city and a way to orientate yourself in the Hauraki Gulf
597 locals recommend
Sky Tower
Victoria Street West
597 locals recommend
Great views of the city and a way to orientate yourself in the Hauraki Gulf

Essentials

Best option for nice chocolates and speciality foods
14 locals recommend
North Shore Drycleaners
51 William Pickering Dr
14 locals recommend
Best option for nice chocolates and speciality foods

Getting Around

Northern Express to CBD and local buses to the North Shore TIP: Buy an ATHop card here for easy and much cheaper access to the Auckland network than using cash!
14 locals recommend
Stop A Constellation Bus Station
14 locals recommend
Northern Express to CBD and local buses to the North Shore TIP: Buy an ATHop card here for easy and much cheaper access to the Auckland network than using cash!

Food Scene

Local tip! - Great food and nice coffee close to the Park
8 locals recommend
Fact-Tree
24 Tonkin Dr
8 locals recommend
Local tip! - Great food and nice coffee close to the Park

Drinks & Nightlife

Great options for Sunday lunch, live music and good food. If this isn't to your taste there are plenty of other options close by.
10 locals recommend
Hurstmere Road Brew Bar
134 Hurstmere Rd
10 locals recommend
Great options for Sunday lunch, live music and good food. If this isn't to your taste there are plenty of other options close by.

Parks & Nature

Great place for a tramp/walk, long beach that's family friendly for swimming with plenty of BBQ spots and trees for shade. 10-15mins drive from the house with bus options from Constellation bus stop as well
64 locals recommend
Long Bay Regional Park
Beach Road
64 locals recommend
Great place for a tramp/walk, long beach that's family friendly for swimming with plenty of BBQ spots and trees for shade. 10-15mins drive from the house with bus options from Constellation bus stop as well
Our favourite local beach and playground, also has some cafes and plenty of shops nearby.
68 locals recommend
Browns Bay
68 locals recommend
Our favourite local beach and playground, also has some cafes and plenty of shops nearby.