Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Papa's Italian Eatery
61 Sandringham RdGreat atmosphere. Lovely staff. Pretty good pizza.
ZOOL ZOOL
405 Mount Eden RdIt has the best Ramen noodles in the city.
Great bread. Perfect to grab something on your walk and take it up Mount Eden to enjoy.
23 locals recommend
Olaf's Artisan Bakery Cafe
1 Stokes RdGreat bread. Perfect to grab something on your walk and take it up Mount Eden to enjoy.
Best Dumplings in Auckland! cheap as chips, about $12 for 20 dumplings, way too many for one, great for sharing or leftovers (however they do use polystyrene containers so best to eat there). The address attached will take you to the hub of some fantastic Asian cuisine, open very late 11pm + which is very rare in Auckland, and lots of great cheap eats to choose from. There is also a fantastic cinema there that show quality films and have craft beer on tap! Note there is a closer Barilla Dumplings (10 minutes walk from home) but it doesn't have the same street atmosphere. It is at 303/305 Dominion Rd
26 locals recommend
Barilla Dumpling
571 Dominion RdBest Dumplings in Auckland! cheap as chips, about $12 for 20 dumplings, way too many for one, great for sharing or leftovers (however they do use polystyrene containers so best to eat there). The address attached will take you to the hub of some fantastic Asian cuisine, open very late 11pm + which is very rare in Auckland, and lots of great cheap eats to choose from. There is also a fantastic cinema there that show quality films and have craft beer on tap! Note there is a closer Barilla Dumplings (10 minutes walk from home) but it doesn't have the same street atmosphere. It is at 303/305 Dominion Rd
Right next door! Hot hot has just opened and I must say the food is great. Very fresh, delicious and affordable. The atmosphere is ridiculously hip right now but still casual and fun. Enjoy.
Hot Hot Asian Eatery
65 Sandringham RdRight next door! Hot hot has just opened and I must say the food is great. Very fresh, delicious and affordable. The atmosphere is ridiculously hip right now but still casual and fun. Enjoy.
Sightseeing
Epic views of the entire city. Great park to explore or read a book in the sun. Great for getting your bearings. You can also walk down to Mount Eden Village for a Belgium beer, Gelato or wonderful cuisine.
154 locals recommend
Mount Eden
Epic views of the entire city. Great park to explore or read a book in the sun. Great for getting your bearings. You can also walk down to Mount Eden Village for a Belgium beer, Gelato or wonderful cuisine.
Bethells Beach
You have to go and see.
You can catch a train from the house to meet the Waiheke Ferry. The island is packed with options, from enjoying fine wines on a vineyard tour to cafes on the water to sailing, snorkelling, swimming and walks.
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdYou can catch a train from the house to meet the Waiheke Ferry. The island is packed with options, from enjoying fine wines on a vineyard tour to cafes on the water to sailing, snorkelling, swimming and walks.
Parks & Nature
This island is a bird sanctuary and offers unique opportunities to emerge yourself in native bush and to see NZ bird life up close. Volunteers offer guided tours for free. The ferry ride there (which leaves from down town) is worth the trip alone.
122 locals recommend
Tiritiri Matangi Island
This island is a bird sanctuary and offers unique opportunities to emerge yourself in native bush and to see NZ bird life up close. Volunteers offer guided tours for free. The ferry ride there (which leaves from down town) is worth the trip alone.
Everything Else
On every Saturday, year round, rain or shine!
Yes thats correct..... every Saturday!
Even in the holidays.... even at Christmas time...even Easter!
8am to 1pm the vibrant farmer’s market is a focal point for locals and growers to meet. Luscious produce from the area fills the stalls – fruit and vegetables, delicious home baking and Italian-style sausages, certified organic herbs & seedlings for your garden, divine organic chocolate, fine wines and boutique olive oils, locally-brewed beer, the all-important morning coffee and live music as an accompaniment.
154 locals recommend
Matakana Village Farmers' Market
2 Matakana Valley RdOn every Saturday, year round, rain or shine!
Yes thats correct..... every Saturday!
Even in the holidays.... even at Christmas time...even Easter!
8am to 1pm the vibrant farmer’s market is a focal point for locals and growers to meet. Luscious produce from the area fills the stalls – fruit and vegetables, delicious home baking and Italian-style sausages, certified organic herbs & seedlings for your garden, divine organic chocolate, fine wines and boutique olive oils, locally-brewed beer, the all-important morning coffee and live music as an accompaniment.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Portland Public House
463 New N RdHas great live music and atmosphere.
This place is easy for most people, it has enough atmosphere to be nice without catering to a specific 'type' of person- anyone can enjoy themselves here. If you like craft beer, it is not the place for you. Check it out.
29 locals recommend
Neighbourhood Bar
498 New N RdThis place is easy for most people, it has enough atmosphere to be nice without catering to a specific 'type' of person- anyone can enjoy themselves here. If you like craft beer, it is not the place for you. Check it out.
This is a comedy bar. It has cheap comedy most nights and some real cracker shows thorough the week/end
41 locals recommend
Classic Comedy & Bar
321 Queen StThis is a comedy bar. It has cheap comedy most nights and some real cracker shows thorough the week/end
This whole area is great to explore day or night. enjoy the boats, great cuisine, art exhibitions in Silo Park and night clubs/bars.
223 locals recommend
Viaduct Basin
This whole area is great to explore day or night. enjoy the boats, great cuisine, art exhibitions in Silo Park and night clubs/bars.
Getting Around
This line goes to New Market and Britomart (the city) To connect with southern lines, jump off at New Market.
32 locals recommend
Kingsland station
This line goes to New Market and Britomart (the city) To connect with southern lines, jump off at New Market.
Essentials
Countdown Mt Eden
Dominion Road