Guidebook for Auckland
Essentials
Countdown Auckland City
76 Quay StOpen 24 hours
Huckleberry Parnell
125 The StrandSmall but nearby and has the essentials. Open 7am - 8pm everyday.
Parks & Nature
Parnell rose garden (in season in summer)
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Iphakamisa ye-Dove Myer Robinson (Iqabunga le-Parnell Rose)
85-87 Gladstone RdParnell rose garden (in season in summer)
Judges Bay Road
Judges Bay RoadNearby beach area which is good for groups
Mission Bay
Nice beach with bars, restaurants, and cafes.
I-Albert Park
33-43 Princes StLarge park with mature trees, fountain, statue, and flowers.
Orakei Basin
Go for a peaceful walk or jog around the basin.
Orakei Domain
Tamaki DriveGreat park for kids with playground and flying fox.
Beautiful flowers and really well kept. Great indoor activity for when it's raining.
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I-Domain Wintergardens
Wintergarden RoadBeautiful flowers and really well kept. Great indoor activity for when it's raining.
Well kept hiking trails, quiet beaches, and a beautiful view at the top of the volcano's crater and Auckland city. You need to take the ferry to get here.
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Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Well kept hiking trails, quiet beaches, and a beautiful view at the top of the volcano's crater and Auckland city. You need to take the ferry to get here.
Food Scene
Open weekends 9am - 1:30pm (Starts at 8am on Saturdays). There's an assortment of fresh produce and food stalls with ready-to-eat foods. There's coffee, breakfast, and lunch options. They usually do live music in the summer.
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French Market
69 St Georges Bay RdOpen weekends 9am - 1:30pm (Starts at 8am on Saturdays). There's an assortment of fresh produce and food stalls with ready-to-eat foods. There's coffee, breakfast, and lunch options. They usually do live music in the summer.
Sushi Pac
188 Quay StBest sushi in town! Might pay to check open hours online before going. 25 minute walk
Delicious restaurant with a cozy, upscale atmosphere. "Flavours of the East embrace the culinary techniques of the West." 15 minute walk
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Woodpecker Hill
196 Parnell RdDelicious restaurant with a cozy, upscale atmosphere. "Flavours of the East embrace the culinary techniques of the West." 15 minute walk
Healthy Japanese donburi meals which are relatively cheap. 15 minute walk
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Renkon
211 Parnell RdHealthy Japanese donburi meals which are relatively cheap. 15 minute walk
Gourmet burgers that aren't too expensive. Their vege burgers are superb!
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BurgerFuel Parnell
187 Parnell RdGourmet burgers that aren't too expensive. Their vege burgers are superb!
Entertainment & Activities
Free yoga every Sunday from 8:30 - 9:30am. Yoga mats are provided but make sure to arrive 5mins early to get a spot! Highly recommend as a weekend detox. It's a 20 minute walk. (Don't worry if you didn't pack sneakers, you don't need them!)
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lululemon
7 Queen StFree yoga every Sunday from 8:30 - 9:30am. Yoga mats are provided but make sure to arrive 5mins early to get a spot! Highly recommend as a weekend detox. It's a 20 minute walk. (Don't worry if you didn't pack sneakers, you don't need them!)
Spark Arena
80 Mahuhu Cres15 minute walk to a live concert or show
Berkeley Mission Bay
85 Tamaki Dr$11 tickets Sun-Wed
Sightseeing
Get great views of Auckland city! Make sure to go on a clear day. 30 minute walk
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I-Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestGet great views of Auckland city! Make sure to go on a clear day. 30 minute walk
Drinks & Nightlife
Wynyard Quarter
Bars and restaurants right by the marina.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful art in the heart of the city.
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Igaleriya Yomlingo YaseAuckland Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastBeautiful art in the heart of the city.
Central City Library
46 Lorne StLarge library with multiple floors that appeal to all.
The University of Auckland
34 Princes StreetCheck out the beautiful university campus.
Large museum with plenty to see. Great rainy day activity. Admission is free (optional $2 donation). I think to get free admission, you have to say you live in Auckland. Just say you live in Parnell :)
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I-Museum ye-Auckland War Memorial
Large museum with plenty to see. Great rainy day activity. Admission is free (optional $2 donation). I think to get free admission, you have to say you live in Auckland. Just say you live in Parnell :)