Guidebook for Auckland
Drinks & Nightlife
The Portland has a totally chilled out vibe especially in the afternoons. There is often live music and has great cheap eats. Burgers for $6, Pizza, but also good tasting platters etc. It's small but cozy and mostly local.
48 locals recommend
The Portland Public House
463 New N RdThe Portland has a totally chilled out vibe especially in the afternoons. There is often live music and has great cheap eats. Burgers for $6, Pizza, but also good tasting platters etc. It's small but cozy and mostly local.
Very close by to the house. It has a great wine and beer selection and tapa's. Outside area and inside. Very cosy and local
27 locals recommend
Pocket Bar & Kitchen
592 Great N RdVery close by to the house. It has a great wine and beer selection and tapa's. Outside area and inside. Very cosy and local
Neighbourhood usually has a DJ on a Sunday afternoon. Chilled out vibe.
29 locals recommend
Neighbourhood Bar
498 New N RdNeighbourhood usually has a DJ on a Sunday afternoon. Chilled out vibe.
Craft beer bar. Really small and cosy. There is an amazing indian place across the road called Tiffin for when you've finished having a couple of great NZ craft beers.
13 locals recommend
Flight 605
605 New N RdCraft beer bar. Really small and cosy. There is an amazing indian place across the road called Tiffin for when you've finished having a couple of great NZ craft beers.
Shopping
Mixt NZ Made
504 New N RdReally cool little shop in Kingsland that has NZ Kiwiana type stuff.
I always take overseas guests here because you can pick up a reasonably priced pounamu (greenstone) or a more expensive original artists piece. There's something for everyone.
Greenstone Factory Shop
14 New N RdI always take overseas guests here because you can pick up a reasonably priced pounamu (greenstone) or a more expensive original artists piece. There's something for everyone.
Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby RoadNewmarket station
Essentials
Countdown Grey Lynn Central
4 Surrey CresCountdown Ponsonby
4 Williamson AveFarro Fresh Grey Lynn
34 Westmoreland St WParks & Nature
There's a cool little bush walk up to a waterfall on Glen Esk Road that's awesome. In summer you can swim at the base of the waterfall. It's only a 20 minute easy walk in.
145 locals recommend
Piha
There's a cool little bush walk up to a waterfall on Glen Esk Road that's awesome. In summer you can swim at the base of the waterfall. It's only a 20 minute easy walk in.
Muriwai Beach extends 60 kilometres to the north - a line of black sand between the thundering surf and the sand hills is a great place to walk and unwind. This spot is a stunning place to watch the sun go down. Up over the hill at Maori Bay is the gannet colony and you can walk along the track to it and look down at the birds and chicks (August - March)
115 locals recommend
Muriwai
Muriwai Beach extends 60 kilometres to the north - a line of black sand between the thundering surf and the sand hills is a great place to walk and unwind. This spot is a stunning place to watch the sun go down. Up over the hill at Maori Bay is the gannet colony and you can walk along the track to it and look down at the birds and chicks (August - March)
Whatipu Beach
Stunning views from the top of Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf
280 locals recommend
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Stunning views from the top of Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf
Ducks, Swans, Geese all roam around the paths that surround the pond. There is a childrens playground, near the zoo entrance end of the park. This is a short walk from the house, and an easy bike ride.
88 locals recommend
Western Springs
Ducks, Swans, Geese all roam around the paths that surround the pond. There is a childrens playground, near the zoo entrance end of the park. This is a short walk from the house, and an easy bike ride.
Sightseeing
Beaches, Vineyards, Underground tunnels & Restaurants. Waiheke is a great day trip.
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdBeaches, Vineyards, Underground tunnels & Restaurants. Waiheke is a great day trip.
Arts & Culture
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastAuckland War Memorial Museum
Aotea Square
291-297 Queen StThere is often arts and events in the square.
Everything Else
Restaurants, Kids Playground, Market's in the weekends, Silo Theatre (evenings in summer), Music, Exhibitions and events
18 locals recommend
North Wharf
Restaurants, Kids Playground, Market's in the weekends, Silo Theatre (evenings in summer), Music, Exhibitions and events
At Mission Bay you can hire tandem or normal bicycles and ride around Tamaki Drive, swim at the beach, hang out and play touch in the park. If you have kids there is a childrens playground. There are eateries, bars. Up the hill is Mickey Savage Memorial where you will see awesome views of the harbour.
250 locals recommend
Mission Bay
At Mission Bay you can hire tandem or normal bicycles and ride around Tamaki Drive, swim at the beach, hang out and play touch in the park. If you have kids there is a childrens playground. There are eateries, bars. Up the hill is Mickey Savage Memorial where you will see awesome views of the harbour.