Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Great coffee, meals and nice for a drink in the evening. Has a lovely outdoor courtyard garden and only 2 minutes walk from the house.
34 locals recommend
Meadow
20 St Johns RdGreat coffee, meals and nice for a drink in the evening. Has a lovely outdoor courtyard garden and only 2 minutes walk from the house.
Good for take out coffee, yummy baking and lunches. Also do high quality pre-prepared meals that you just need to reheat in the cottage!
Madame JoJos Foodstore
581 Remuera RdGood for take out coffee, yummy baking and lunches. Also do high quality pre-prepared meals that you just need to reheat in the cottage!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Corner
604 Remuera RdLaid-back local. You can also eat dinner there, but a little pricey.
Sightseeing
Fun day trip. Take a ferry to Rangitoto Island in the middle of the harbour, 55 minute walk to the top for stunning views.
280 locals recommend
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Fun day trip. Take a ferry to Rangitoto Island in the middle of the harbour, 55 minute walk to the top for stunning views.
A 10 minute ride from the CBD to the quaint seaside village of Devonport for shopping, cafes, walks
224 locals recommend
Devonport
A 10 minute ride from the CBD to the quaint seaside village of Devonport for shopping, cafes, walks
Parks & Nature
A wild park just 10 minutes walk from the cottage. Features a 5km walking track. You'll see native plants and birds.
18 locals recommend
Waiatarua Reserve
A wild park just 10 minutes walk from the cottage. Features a 5km walking track. You'll see native plants and birds.
Arts & Culture
Covers all aspects of NZ life and history. Situated in a beautiful old building on a hill overlooking the city. Make sure to visit the 'earthquake room'.
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Covers all aspects of NZ life and history. Situated in a beautiful old building on a hill overlooking the city. Make sure to visit the 'earthquake room'.
Stunning building and interesting collecton, mainly foussed on NZ works
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastStunning building and interesting collecton, mainly foussed on NZ works
Shopping
NZ designer with an international reputation. Located in a precinct with many other NZ stores. Expensive!
Karen Walker
6 Balm StNZ designer with an international reputation. Located in a precinct with many other NZ stores. Expensive!
Essentials
Use the self-service machines - much quicker than waiting in a queue when you are just getting a few items
24 locals recommend
Countdown Meadowbank
47 St Johns RdUse the self-service machines - much quicker than waiting in a queue when you are just getting a few items