Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
This is a local hidden secret with delicious indian street food style tapas plates, the most incredible indian food ever... with an amazing array of 80+ beers to select from.
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Satya Chai Lounge
271 Karangahape RdThis is a local hidden secret with delicious indian street food style tapas plates, the most incredible indian food ever... with an amazing array of 80+ beers to select from.
Voila Cafe
573 Sandringham RdFrench themed, great for a naughty pastry or hearty brunch/lunch
Varied selection of restaurants, some of our favourites:
Circus Circus - consistently good food
Frasers - a little bit fancy/casual
The Garden Shed - good sharing food
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Mt Eden Station
Varied selection of restaurants, some of our favourites:
Circus Circus - consistently good food
Frasers - a little bit fancy/casual
The Garden Shed - good sharing food
Kingsland
New North RoadRestaurants, bars, cafes
Ferry across Auckland harbour to Waiheke, which is abundant with fabulous vineyards and famous for their wines and restaurants...you might need to book ahead.
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Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdFerry across Auckland harbour to Waiheke, which is abundant with fabulous vineyards and famous for their wines and restaurants...you might need to book ahead.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lord Kitchener
6 Kitchener RdGreat pub, great atmosphere, great pub food
Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby RoadTerrific restaurants, bars and shopping
Viaduct Harbour Avenue
Viaduct Harbour AvenueWynyard Quarter
Sightseeing
I-Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestTerrific aerial view of Auckland city ... on a sunny day!
Explorer Bus
If you are short on time this is a great way to see the city and hear the history.
Parks & Nature
Izoo yaseAuckland
A fantastic zoo with a chance to see a real Kiwi...
Piha
Black sand beach and big waves
One Tree Hill
670 Manukau RdGorgeous walk around the base or workout up to the peak
Arts & Culture
A fantastic (interactive) collection of memorabilia from years gone by.
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Museum of Transport and Technology
805 Great N RdA fantastic (interactive) collection of memorabilia from years gone by.
Eden Park
Reimers AvenueHallowed grounds - home of the All Blacks
I-Museum ye-Auckland War Memorial
The Maori exhibition is worth it alone
Shopping
Westfield St Lukes
80 St Lukes RdJust a good old shopping mall
Entertainment & Activities
Westfield St Lukes
80 St Lukes RdI-Aquarium ye-SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton
23 Tamaki DrAuckland Harbour Bridge
Auckland Harbour BridgeFor the adventurous: Bungy Jump or Bridge Walk
Who wouldn't want to jump off a perfectly good building?
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AJ Hackett SkyWalk & SkyJump
72 Victoria St WWho wouldn't want to jump off a perfectly good building?