Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
The Hardware Cafe
404 S Titirangi RdThe proprietor thinks he is a rock star
Deco Eatery Cafe
418 Titirangi RdThe food is great and it's where all the cool people hang out
MARMARIS
233 Scenic DrFeels a little bit special
Drinks & Nightlife
Nothing pretentious- great for catching up with friends or listening to some music
12 locals recommend
Black Salt Bar & Eatery
Totara AvenueNothing pretentious- great for catching up with friends or listening to some music
Parks & Nature
The friendly staff will show you awesome places to see and avisit, and you can take some great photos of the forest and harbour
111 locals recommend
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
300 Scenic DrThe friendly staff will show you awesome places to see and avisit, and you can take some great photos of the forest and harbour
Famous for being the backdrop to spectacular films "The Piano", "Lord of the Rings" and dozens of others. Wild and remote. Usually nor suitable for swimming as the waves and currents are too strong!
47 locals recommend
Karekare Beach
2 Karekare RdFamous for being the backdrop to spectacular films "The Piano", "Lord of the Rings" and dozens of others. Wild and remote. Usually nor suitable for swimming as the waves and currents are too strong!
Piha
Great surf, black sand, and ice creams. Doesn't get more kiwi than that!
Arts & Culture
The exhibits are a little bit different but often from local artists
21 locals recommend
Lopdell Precinct
418 Titirangi RdThe exhibits are a little bit different but often from local artists
Essentials
Big supermarket with everything you need. For some peculiar reason supermarkets can't seel beer or wine in west Auckland, so for that you will need to venture elsewhere
19 locals recommend
New World New Lynn
6 Crown Lynn PlBig supermarket with everything you need. For some peculiar reason supermarkets can't seel beer or wine in west Auckland, so for that you will need to venture elsewhere