Guidebook for Auckland

Jenny
Guidebook for Auckland

Food Scene

Half antique shop, half delicious cafe, this is a very atmospheric and funky place for brunch!
13 locals recommend
The Apothecary Licensed Eatery
27 Picton St
13 locals recommend
Half antique shop, half delicious cafe, this is a very atmospheric and funky place for brunch!
Just the best bread and bakery cabinet food in the WORLD.
30 locals recommend
Wild Wheat Bakery
69 Lake Rd
30 locals recommend
Just the best bread and bakery cabinet food in the WORLD.
Walking distance from our house, stroll up the Howick for a vibrant farmers market experience each Saturday morning.
16 locals recommend
Howick Village market
91 Picton St
16 locals recommend
Walking distance from our house, stroll up the Howick for a vibrant farmers market experience each Saturday morning.
Yummy tapas bar.
27 locals recommend
The Corner
604 Remuera Rd
27 locals recommend
Yummy tapas bar.

Parks & Nature

Stunning beaches, a foodie destination, amazing vineyards open for lunch, hire bikes or kayaks, art galleries, gorgeous shops, the best gelato shop on the planet in Oneroa main street.
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka Rd
407 locals recommend
Stunning beaches, a foodie destination, amazing vineyards open for lunch, hire bikes or kayaks, art galleries, gorgeous shops, the best gelato shop on the planet in Oneroa main street.
Lovely scenic drive out to Maraetai beach. Cafes, icecream, iconic wharf, playground, grassy reserve.
32 locals recommend
Maraetai
32 locals recommend
Lovely scenic drive out to Maraetai beach. Cafes, icecream, iconic wharf, playground, grassy reserve.
Walk around volcanic crater of Mt Wellington for stunning views of the city and Hauraki Gulf. An easy 20 min walk for a fit active person, with great photo opportunities!
23 locals recommend
Mount Wellington Shopping Centre
295 Penrose Rd
23 locals recommend
Walk around volcanic crater of Mt Wellington for stunning views of the city and Hauraki Gulf. An easy 20 min walk for a fit active person, with great photo opportunities!
Lovely place to go for a walk. Many varieties of plants. Lakes. Children's Garden.
99 locals recommend
Auckland Botanic Gardens
102 Hill Rd
99 locals recommend
Lovely place to go for a walk. Many varieties of plants. Lakes. Children's Garden.
Relaxed, pretty, great beach for a family. Playground, picnic tables, public toilets. At low tide, you can walk around the coast to other beaches - (Te Awaroa Walkway)
Cockle Bay Reserve
10 Shelly Beach Parade
Relaxed, pretty, great beach for a family. Playground, picnic tables, public toilets. At low tide, you can walk around the coast to other beaches - (Te Awaroa Walkway)

Entertainment & Activities

Local movie theatre, shows great films. Affordable, with small bar/ cafe with fire place. Cosy. Friendly.
17 locals recommend
Monterey Cinemas
2 Fencible Dr
17 locals recommend
Local movie theatre, shows great films. Affordable, with small bar/ cafe with fire place. Cosy. Friendly.

Getting Around

Ferry takes you straight to world famous tourist destination Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Ferry takes you to Down town Auckland.
9 locals recommend
Half Moon Bay station
Ara-Tai Road
9 locals recommend
Ferry takes you straight to world famous tourist destination Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf. Ferry takes you to Down town Auckland.

Essentials

10 locals recommend
Countdown Howick
35 Cook St
10 locals recommend

Shopping

Unique gift shop.
Cinnamon Brown
69 Picton St
Unique gift shop.