Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
There are several different eateries in this one location, all are excellent!
Our favourite is the Blue Breeze Inn.
298 locals recommend
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdThere are several different eateries in this one location, all are excellent!
Our favourite is the Blue Breeze Inn.
Federal Street
Federal StreetBeside the Sky Tower, there are many award-winning restaurants and bars.
The Blue Breeze Inn
Great food!
Charlieboys Milk Bar
167 Great N RdThe. Best. Coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
Chapel Bar & Bistro
147 Ponsonby RdGood food and friendly atmosphere.
Its on the waterfront where it has become a people place, and is great for good food and bars.
18 locals recommend
North Wharf
Its on the waterfront where it has become a people place, and is great for good food and bars.
Everything Else
Great ferry ride (30 mins), fabulous beaches, wonderful wineries and cafes and amazing tree-top zip-line.
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdGreat ferry ride (30 mins), fabulous beaches, wonderful wineries and cafes and amazing tree-top zip-line.
Parks & Nature
The only place you can see our endangered indigenous birds and insects in the wild.
122 locals recommend
Tiritiri Matangi Island
The only place you can see our endangered indigenous birds and insects in the wild.
A must-see is the Wintergarden, a gorgeous old enormous glass houses with NZ and exotic flora, including large lily ponds, and a fernery. The park is the largest in Auckland and has beautiful old indigenous and exotic trees, cricket grounds, outdoor sculptures, jogging tracks, duck ponds etc.
The Auckland Museum is also in these grounds.
250 locals recommend
Auckland Domain
Park RoadA must-see is the Wintergarden, a gorgeous old enormous glass houses with NZ and exotic flora, including large lily ponds, and a fernery. The park is the largest in Auckland and has beautiful old indigenous and exotic trees, cricket grounds, outdoor sculptures, jogging tracks, duck ponds etc.
The Auckland Museum is also in these grounds.
From the top of this culturally important extinct volcano you can see the whole of Auckand.
140 locals recommend
Mount Eden Summit
250 Mount Eden RdFrom the top of this culturally important extinct volcano you can see the whole of Auckand.
The animals and birds are not kept in cages but roam free (within bounds), and the zoo is also very involved in conservation and saving endangered NZ species. And to see the hippos. And hear the lions. And eat at the old Elephant house.
382 locals recommend
Auckland Zoo
The animals and birds are not kept in cages but roam free (within bounds), and the zoo is also very involved in conservation and saving endangered NZ species. And to see the hippos. And hear the lions. And eat at the old Elephant house.
Fabulous long black-sand beach beautiful sunsets and a great feed of fish and chips from the Piha RSA
229 locals recommend
Piha
Fabulous long black-sand beach beautiful sunsets and a great feed of fish and chips from the Piha RSA
You can get very close to this huge gannet colony, and its a fabulous wild beach, great views.
76 locals recommend
Muriwai Gannet Colony
428 Motutara RdYou can get very close to this huge gannet colony, and its a fabulous wild beach, great views.
Arts & Culture
This historic road is where the contemporary art and culture is to be found, and where there is an edgy and diverse alternative vibe. Eat brunch in St. Kevin's arcade and dinner at Coco's cantina. Google all the local dealer art galleries as they are within walking distance of each other. Check out the boutiques between East St. and Mercury Lane. Go to the Cross St. Market if it's open.
8 locals recommend
Karangahape Road
Karangahape RoadThis historic road is where the contemporary art and culture is to be found, and where there is an edgy and diverse alternative vibe. Eat brunch in St. Kevin's arcade and dinner at Coco's cantina. Google all the local dealer art galleries as they are within walking distance of each other. Check out the boutiques between East St. and Mercury Lane. Go to the Cross St. Market if it's open.
Here is where the largest collection of Maori art and artifacts in the world, as well as our shared history , is taken care of and displayed.
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Here is where the largest collection of Maori art and artifacts in the world, as well as our shared history , is taken care of and displayed.
The biggest and best collection of contemporary and historic New Zealand art housed in an international architectural award-winning building., including the Jørn Utzon Award for International Architecture from the Australian Institute of Architects, New Zealand Architecture Medal from the New Zealand Institute of Architects and Royal Institute of British Architects International Award all in 2012.
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastThe biggest and best collection of contemporary and historic New Zealand art housed in an international architectural award-winning building., including the Jørn Utzon Award for International Architecture from the Australian Institute of Architects, New Zealand Architecture Medal from the New Zealand Institute of Architects and Royal Institute of British Architects International Award all in 2012.
We have a magnificent maritime history here. Sir Peter Blake and our America's Cup wins are also celebrated here.
81 locals recommend
New Zealand Maritime Museum
We have a magnificent maritime history here. Sir Peter Blake and our America's Cup wins are also celebrated here.
Shopping
Here's the best place to buy locally designed and made art and crafts, from natural fibre poi, carving, jewellery, ceramics and visual art.
13 locals recommend
The Poi Room
17 Osborne StHere's the best place to buy locally designed and made art and crafts, from natural fibre poi, carving, jewellery, ceramics and visual art.
Kate Sylvester
134 Ponsonby RdShe's a fantastic designer.
A jewellers collective across the road from the art gallery makes very fine and exciting NZ jewellery.
Fingers Contemporary Jewellery
2 Kitchener StA jewellers collective across the road from the art gallery makes very fine and exciting NZ jewellery.
Essentials
Countdown Ponsonby
4 Williamson AveThis has everything you may need.
24 Hour Laundry
511 Great N RdClose by
Williamson Ave Superette
63 Williamson AveThree minutes walk.