Guidebook for Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) - City of Sails

Glenda & Roger
Glenda & Roger
Guidebook for Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) - City of Sails

Getting Around

We recommend public transport for visiting most of Auckland, especially the city centre. It is four minutes from our house and one section to Britomart Station, the central city and ferry terminal. Also a very simple and cheap trip to and from the airport. Many buses also leave from around the Newmarket area.
29 locals recommend
Newmarket station
29 locals recommend
We recommend public transport for visiting most of Auckland, especially the city centre. It is four minutes from our house and one section to Britomart Station, the central city and ferry terminal. Also a very simple and cheap trip to and from the airport. Many buses also leave from around the Newmarket area.
Get a ferry to Devonport and the Hauraki Gulf islands
164 locals recommend
Downtown Ferry Terminal station
Quay Street
164 locals recommend
Get a ferry to Devonport and the Hauraki Gulf islands

Coffee

Awesome hole in the wall
Little Nuffield Coffee & Lunch Box
15a Nuffield Street
Awesome hole in the wall
Lots of breakfast/lunch options with good coffee
12 locals recommend
Teed Street Larder
7 Teed St
12 locals recommend
Lots of breakfast/lunch options with good coffee
Really interesting dishes for breakfast, brunch or lunch
Bambina Newmarket Cafe
25 Teed St
Really interesting dishes for breakfast, brunch or lunch
Liked by a number of our guests but with limited gf food options
The Reaper by Anastasis
Liked by a number of our guests but with limited gf food options
Yummy fresh baked French treats
L'atelier du fromage
3 McColl St
Yummy fresh baked French treats

Food Scene

For great Middle Eastern food at any hour of the day, Tasca is a very short walk away.
9 locals recommend
Tasca
25 Nuffield St
9 locals recommend
For great Middle Eastern food at any hour of the day, Tasca is a very short walk away.
Great Mediterranean flavours, tapas or mains with specials Mondays to Thursdays. Been consistently good for a long time. Open from 8:30 until late
Safran Cafe
71 Davis Cres
Great Mediterranean flavours, tapas or mains with specials Mondays to Thursdays. Been consistently good for a long time. Open from 8:30 until late
An excellent vibe for a Saturday morning within walking distance. Grab a coffee, pastry - perhaps some local artisan food products?
38 locals recommend
Parnell Farmers' Market
545 Parnell Rd
38 locals recommend
An excellent vibe for a Saturday morning within walking distance. Grab a coffee, pastry - perhaps some local artisan food products?
The Rooftop Dining is a great area with many good restaurants such as White and Wong, New York Grill and others. There is also a cheaper food court area.
67 locals recommend
Westfield Newmarket
277 Broadway
67 locals recommend
The Rooftop Dining is a great area with many good restaurants such as White and Wong, New York Grill and others. There is also a cheaper food court area.
Great pasta to eat there or bring home Tues - Thurs 12-3,4:30 - 7:30 Fri - Sat 12 - 8pm Sun Mon Closed
Arte della Pasta
1 Remuera Road
Great pasta to eat there or bring home Tues - Thurs 12-3,4:30 - 7:30 Fri - Sat 12 - 8pm Sun Mon Closed
Great Indian food in a character place.
V.T. Station - Victoria Terminus
Great Indian food in a character place.
A short train ride into Britomart takes you to a bustling foodie heaven with many restaurants to choose from. From here it is a short walk also to Commercial Bay shopping centre, the Viaduct, Queens Wharf and North Wharf with even more choices.
Britomart Transport Centre
A short train ride into Britomart takes you to a bustling foodie heaven with many restaurants to choose from. From here it is a short walk also to Commercial Bay shopping centre, the Viaduct, Queens Wharf and North Wharf with even more choices.
A wonderful ice cream experience - just ask Cher!
41 locals recommend
Giapo
12 Gore St
41 locals recommend
A wonderful ice cream experience - just ask Cher!
Only a short walk from Britomart is another food area with many restaurants spreading out over Princes and North Wharves
223 locals recommend
Viaduct Basin
223 locals recommend
Only a short walk from Britomart is another food area with many restaurants spreading out over Princes and North Wharves
Great Indian Food at a reasonable price
Delight Spice Indian Restaurant.
Great Indian Food at a reasonable price

Parks & Nature

Only a few minutes walk away. The Winter Garden and Fernery are amazing
250 locals recommend
Auckland Domain
Park Road
250 locals recommend
Only a few minutes walk away. The Winter Garden and Fernery are amazing
A short walk along Remuera Road gives you access to this Maunga wth great views of the city and harbour.
Ōhinerau / Mount Hobson, Remuera, Auckland 1050, New Zealand
A short walk along Remuera Road gives you access to this Maunga wth great views of the city and harbour.
The closest place to see a rural environment with great trees, flowers and lambs in the spring. Walk up Maungakiekie for great views over the city. And what's more - it is free!
155 locals recommend
Cornwall Park
Green Lane West
155 locals recommend
The closest place to see a rural environment with great trees, flowers and lambs in the spring. Walk up Maungakiekie for great views over the city. And what's more - it is free!
An easy walk up one of the many volcanos in Auckland with great views of the city.
Mount Eden
An easy walk up one of the many volcanos in Auckland with great views of the city.
A volcano just 600 years old on the doorstep of Auckland. Enjoy the ferry ride and climb to the top for great views. Take water and lunch if you want it - there are no cafes there!
280 locals recommend
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
280 locals recommend
A volcano just 600 years old on the doorstep of Auckland. Enjoy the ferry ride and climb to the top for great views. Take water and lunch if you want it - there are no cafes there!
A wonderful predator free bird sanctuary a ferry ride from Auckland
122 locals recommend
Tiritiri Matangi Island
122 locals recommend
A wonderful predator free bird sanctuary a ferry ride from Auckland
Amazing place close to Auckland to see lots of fish up close.
36 locals recommend
Goat Island Marine Reserve
36 locals recommend
Amazing place close to Auckland to see lots of fish up close.
A great place for the history of Waitakeres and planning of bush tramps. See the majestic kauri in the regenerating bush.
111 locals recommend
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
300 Scenic Dr
111 locals recommend
A great place for the history of Waitakeres and planning of bush tramps. See the majestic kauri in the regenerating bush.
A stunning West Coast beach with black sand and big surf.
145 locals recommend
Piha
145 locals recommend
A stunning West Coast beach with black sand and big surf.
Where the film "The Piano" had some significant scenes shot. An amazing West Coast beach
47 locals recommend
Karekare Beach
2 Karekare Rd
47 locals recommend
Where the film "The Piano" had some significant scenes shot. An amazing West Coast beach
Another great West Coast beach with views to Manukau Harbour mouth and bar. A challenging road to get there, not recommended for campervans and definitely not for swimming!
18 locals recommend
Whatipu Beach
18 locals recommend
Another great West Coast beach with views to Manukau Harbour mouth and bar. A challenging road to get there, not recommended for campervans and definitely not for swimming!

Drinks & Nightlife

A superb collection of local craft beers. Well worth a visit.
9 locals recommend
The Lumsden
444 Khyber Pass Rd
9 locals recommend
A superb collection of local craft beers. Well worth a visit.

Sightseeing

Interesting insights into the cultural heritage of New Zealand and its Pacific neighbours
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
787 locals recommend
Interesting insights into the cultural heritage of New Zealand and its Pacific neighbours
Great place on a fine day to see the city from above. And you can jump off it if so inclined!
597 locals recommend
Sky Tower
Victoria Street West
597 locals recommend
Great place on a fine day to see the city from above. And you can jump off it if so inclined!
A great permanent collection of Maori and New Zealand art and interesting travelling exhibitions.
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street East
606 locals recommend
A great permanent collection of Maori and New Zealand art and interesting travelling exhibitions.
A short ferry ride away but a different climate. Check out the wineries or enjoy food at one of the many cafes
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka Rd
407 locals recommend
A short ferry ride away but a different climate. Check out the wineries or enjoy food at one of the many cafes
An amazing collection of technology, especially the original Sunderland flying boat.
197 locals recommend
Museum of Transport and Technology
805 Great N Rd
197 locals recommend
An amazing collection of technology, especially the original Sunderland flying boat.
A wonderful history of sailing in New Zealand with some trips available.
81 locals recommend
New Zealand Maritime Museum
81 locals recommend
A wonderful history of sailing in New Zealand with some trips available.
A delightful place for garden lovers to visit any time of the year. Bring a picnic and stay all day
99 locals recommend
Auckland Botanic Gardens
102 Hill Rd
99 locals recommend
A delightful place for garden lovers to visit any time of the year. Bring a picnic and stay all day
Sea life up close and personal - including penguins, sharks and turtles
228 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
23 Tamaki Dr
228 locals recommend
Sea life up close and personal - including penguins, sharks and turtles
See Kiwi up close in their own environment - along with many other interesting animals.
382 locals recommend
Auckland Zoo
382 locals recommend
See Kiwi up close in their own environment - along with many other interesting animals.

Essentials

Great selection of quick meals, snacks and drinks nearby with easy access.
New World Newmarket
42 Nuffield Street
Great selection of quick meals, snacks and drinks nearby with easy access.
A modern mall with everything - shopping, food hall, rooftop dining
67 locals recommend
Westfield Newmarket
277 Broadway
67 locals recommend
A modern mall with everything - shopping, food hall, rooftop dining
Women's Hairdresser
Rodney Wayne & Shampoo n' Things
2 Balm St
Women's Hairdresser
Easy to get yourself a reasonably priced haircut. Browse the mall while you wait for the call.
Just Cuts - Newmarket
Easy to get yourself a reasonably priced haircut. Browse the mall while you wait for the call.
Urgent Pharmacy
Medicines To Midnight Urgent Pharmacy
160 Broadway
Urgent Pharmacy