Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
The Midnight Baker
218 Dominion RdHomemade seed bread with delicious toppings
Really yummy brunch menu - e.g. smoked kahawai and eggs; brioche french toast etc.
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RAD Cafe
397 Mount Eden RdReally yummy brunch menu - e.g. smoked kahawai and eggs; brioche french toast etc.
Super trendy diner style cafe - with breakfast, lunch and good dinner options too, plus a small but good selection of craft beers.
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Ralph's
225B Dominion RdSuper trendy diner style cafe - with breakfast, lunch and good dinner options too, plus a small but good selection of craft beers.
Kiss kiss
1 Rocklands AveVery hip asian style menu and beer, great atmosphere
Specialty European delicatessen food importers, they have heaps of little things out to taste (cheeses, dips, chocolates etc), an absolute must for foodies.
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Sabato
57 Normanby RdSpecialty European delicatessen food importers, they have heaps of little things out to taste (cheeses, dips, chocolates etc), an absolute must for foodies.
Fresh pasta made onsite - eat there or takeaway to cook at home. They also do pasta making classes.
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Pasta & Cuore - Handmade Heartmade
409 Mount Eden RdFresh pasta made onsite - eat there or takeaway to cook at home. They also do pasta making classes.
Awesome french-style markets every Saturday morning, delicious pastries, coffee, specialty foods, and produce too.
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La Cigale French Market
Awesome french-style markets every Saturday morning, delicious pastries, coffee, specialty foods, and produce too.
ZOOL ZOOL
405 Mount Eden RdDelicious ramen restaurant, affordable, great atmosphere
All up and down this street is a great selection of Chinese/Indian/Thai cheap eats - explore and discover dumplings and curries galore.
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Dominion Road
Dominion RoadAll up and down this street is a great selection of Chinese/Indian/Thai cheap eats - explore and discover dumplings and curries galore.
Handy place to get a bite (within walking distance) - Vietnamese street food, not the best food in Auckland, but convenient!
Love Exposure
191 Dominion RdHandy place to get a bite (within walking distance) - Vietnamese street food, not the best food in Auckland, but convenient!
The best dessert in Auckland, now a five minute drive from our place. Incredible ice cream, beautifully plated dishes, and about 20 different types of hot chocolate. Open late, good night time alternative to going to a bar.
Miann Chocolate Factory
14 McDonald StreetThe best dessert in Auckland, now a five minute drive from our place. Incredible ice cream, beautifully plated dishes, and about 20 different types of hot chocolate. Open late, good night time alternative to going to a bar.
Drinks & Nightlife
Massive selection of tasty craft beers, plus fancy pub food (a bit overpriced), nice classic pub atmosphere
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Galbraith's Alehouse
2 Mount Eden RdMassive selection of tasty craft beers, plus fancy pub food (a bit overpriced), nice classic pub atmosphere
Really cool local brewery with great beer range, nice loungey spots to sit inside and out, and a really cool BBQ style menu. Avoid on Sundays if you don't like be surrounded by kids.
Juke Joint Mt Eden
5 Akiraho StReally cool local brewery with great beer range, nice loungey spots to sit inside and out, and a really cool BBQ style menu. Avoid on Sundays if you don't like be surrounded by kids.
Bottle shop with a great selection of wine from local wineries, really well-informed staff, good beers and spirits too.
The Village Winery
Ardern AvenueBottle shop with a great selection of wine from local wineries, really well-informed staff, good beers and spirits too.
The Portland Public House
463 New N RdGreat live music line-up
Parks & Nature
Take a walk up to the summit for one of the best views in Auckland - pretty easy hike and only 5 mins from the house, about 20mins walk to the top.
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Isithwalandwe seMount Eden
250 Mount Eden RdTake a walk up to the summit for one of the best views in Auckland - pretty easy hike and only 5 mins from the house, about 20mins walk to the top.
Another day trip - catch the ferry over and walk up to the top this volcano - an awesome view of the city and harbour. Walk is about 2.5 hours, ferry takes about 30mins each way.
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Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Another day trip - catch the ferry over and walk up to the top this volcano - an awesome view of the city and harbour. Walk is about 2.5 hours, ferry takes about 30mins each way.
Beautiful iconic black sand beach, great walks around this area, a must see Auckland sight.
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Bethells Beach
Beautiful iconic black sand beach, great walks around this area, a must see Auckland sight.
Arts & Culture
Very cool underground theatre space for local talent, check out the improv comedy show Snort on Friday nights, followed by a DJ, often there is live music on Saturday nights too. All tickets to shows are under $25.
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Basement Theatre
Greys AvenueVery cool underground theatre space for local talent, check out the improv comedy show Snort on Friday nights, followed by a DJ, often there is live music on Saturday nights too. All tickets to shows are under $25.
Essentials
Countdown Mt Eden
Dominion RoadSupermarket & Pharmacy
Commonsense Mt Eden
284 Dominion RdOrganic and wholefoods store
Entertainment & Activities
Great old local cinema with comfy seats and good ice cream
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The Capitol Cinema
610 Dominion RdGreat old local cinema with comfy seats and good ice cream
21 View Rd
21 View RoadPublic tennis courts - feel free to borrow a racket and have a game!
Getting Around
Also check out Onzo (bike hire app) and Lime (e-scooter hire app)
Bus stop with buses into the middle of town every 5 - 10mins on most days (Sunday a bit less frequent). Walk down to the end of Esplanade Rd for buses which go right downtown.
19 View Rd
19 View RoadBus stop with buses into the middle of town every 5 - 10mins on most days (Sunday a bit less frequent). Walk down to the end of Esplanade Rd for buses which go right downtown.
5 minutes walk to the train stop which will take you downtown, or to outer suburbs of Auckland - we usually find the bus easier though.
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Mt Eden Station
5 minutes walk to the train stop which will take you downtown, or to outer suburbs of Auckland - we usually find the bus easier though.
E-bikes are definitely the best way to explore Auckland, drop into these guys and they will sort you out with a hire.
Electric Bike Team
29 East StE-bikes are definitely the best way to explore Auckland, drop into these guys and they will sort you out with a hire.