Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Rosie
82 Gladstone RdNeighbourhood cafe and restaurant; PM's choice.
French Market
69 St Georges Bay RdParnell must-go place; open on weekend mornings.
Arts & Culture
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastEssentials
24 hours opening; Five minutes by car/20 minutes by walk along the harbour.
222 locals recommend
Countdown Auckland City
76 Quay St24 hours opening; Five minutes by car/20 minutes by walk along the harbour.
Getting Around
Apex Car Rentals Auckland City
206 Victoria St WKnow Kiwis well; personal favrourite.
Auckland Train station and main transit stops; Airbus shuttle to AKL airport and lightrails to different directions.
359 locals recommend
Britomart
1150 Shortland StAuckland Train station and main transit stops; Airbus shuttle to AKL airport and lightrails to different directions.
Ferry Building
107 Quay StFerry Terminal to Devonport(North Shore)/Rangitoto/Waiheke Island.
Sightseeing
Weekend escape; day trip hiking place; family tour choice; 360 view of Auckland harbour.
280 locals recommend
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Weekend escape; day trip hiking place; family tour choice; 360 view of Auckland harbour.
Parnells On The Rose Garden
85 Gladstone RdAuckland Rose Garden; good choice for morning stroll
Parks & Nature
West coast wild beach but Aucklander's favourite - black sands and good for surfing. Big Lion Rock to climb up to overlook the whole beach.
229 locals recommend
Piha
West coast wild beach but Aucklander's favourite - black sands and good for surfing. Big Lion Rock to climb up to overlook the whole beach.
Another black sands beach up to the west of Auckland. Easy to walk around and an encounter with migratory
Australasian gannets in their colony from Aug to Mar.
89 locals recommend
Muriwai Beach
458 Motutara RdAnother black sands beach up to the west of Auckland. Easy to walk around and an encounter with migratory
Australasian gannets in their colony from Aug to Mar.
Must-see spot to have the overview of city from south. Walkable distance from central city and also could be next stop after Auckland Museum.
No cars allowed but just 10 mins walk from parking to the crater summit.
140 locals recommend
Mount Eden Summit
250 Mount Eden RdMust-see spot to have the overview of city from south. Walkable distance from central city and also could be next stop after Auckland Museum.
No cars allowed but just 10 mins walk from parking to the crater summit.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Paddington Bar and Restaurant
117 St Georges Bay Rd1 min by walk from apt - neighborhood corner bar.