Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Dante's Woodfired Pizzeria
136 Ponsonby RdBest pizza around
Excellent asian fusion restaurant. You can get takeaway and go up Mt Eden for the sunset
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Wok N Noodle Bar
61 Normanby RdExcellent asian fusion restaurant. You can get takeaway and go up Mt Eden for the sunset
Selera
487 Khyber Pass Rdcheap and delicious Malaysian
Benediction Cafe
30 St Benedicts StGood coffee
Best eggs benedict, and coffee. Great mushrooms on toast also :-)
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Okra Espresso Lounge
161 Sandringham RdBest eggs benedict, and coffee. Great mushrooms on toast also :-)
Satya
57 Mount Eden RdGreat South Indian cuisine. Try the Dahi Puri
The soup is delicious, as is the Grilled Polenta Stack... and the Sangria!
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Mezze Bar
Durham Street EastThe soup is delicious, as is the Grilled Polenta Stack... and the Sangria!
Albert Park Cafe
18 Kitchener StCozy and delicious
One of our favourite vineyards. Beautiful location, good pizza, excellent wine
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Passage Rock Wines & Bistro, Cellar door
438 Orapiu RdOne of our favourite vineyards. Beautiful location, good pizza, excellent wine
Our other favourite vineyard. Across from the beach. Great on a Summer's day. But off the beaten track
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Izithole zomdiliya ze-Man O' War
725 Man O War Bay RdOur other favourite vineyard. Across from the beach. Great on a Summer's day. But off the beaten track
Wise Cicada
88 BroadwayFor a super healthy lunch. It is also a health food shop
A must visit. The donuts are to die for, as are all the other goodies
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Little & Friday
11 McColl StA must visit. The donuts are to die for, as are all the other goodies
Little and Friday
232 Douglas StSame heavenly treats, different location
Mehfil Indian Restaurant & Bar
97 Tamaki Dr$10 lunch with a view of the sea
The Riverhead
33 York TerraceHistoric riverside tavern
Live music, great outdoor dining. Also brew their own beer
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Leigh Sawmill Cafe
142 Pakiri RoadLive music, great outdoor dining. Also brew their own beer
Everything Else
Auckland Art Gallery
Wellesley Street EastFor the view through the treetops
Karekare
Spectacular scenery. Film location for The Piano
Waiheke Island
Lots of attractions here
Visit it near Christmas when the Pohutukawa trees (New Zealand Christmas Tree) are flowering. This is Auckland most recent volcano, having come out of the sea just 700 years ago
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Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Visit it near Christmas when the Pohutukawa trees (New Zealand Christmas Tree) are flowering. This is Auckland most recent volcano, having come out of the sea just 700 years ago
Corner of Oceanview and Weka Street in Oneroa. Best ice-cream in NZ!
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Island Gelato Company
106b Ocean View RdCorner of Oceanview and Weka Street in Oneroa. Best ice-cream in NZ!
Come here for the famous Dragonfired Pizza (mobile kitchen).. I recommend their pita pockets too
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Little Oneroa Beach Reserve
Ocean View RoadCome here for the famous Dragonfired Pizza (mobile kitchen).. I recommend their pita pockets too
Westfield Newmarket
277 BroadwayCountdown supermarket
La Cigale French Market
Weekend market. Not cheap, but worth a visit
Wintergarden Cafe
20 Kiosk RdCafe in the Domain, overlooking the duck ponds
Drinks & Nightlife
Te Whau Vineyard & Restaurant
218 Te Whau DrGreat view!
Galbraith's Alehouse
2 Mount Eden RdLocal brewery
Essentials
JHC Fruit & Vege
401 Khyber Pass RdCheap fruit and veg
Parnell Farmers' Market
545 Parnell RdEvery Saturday morning, for fresh produce
Countdown Mt Eden
Dominion RoadSupermarket
Countdown Auckland City
76 Quay StSupermarket
Countdown Auckland Metro
19-25 Victoria St WParks & Nature
Beautiful beach, and worth a walk up the hill for the view
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Wenderholm Regional Park
37 Schischka RdBeautiful beach, and worth a walk up the hill for the view