Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Best Tapas in Auckland - by renowned Chef Peter Gordon. Quick, easy, delicious food and a great spot for people watching!
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Bellota by Peter Gordon
91 Federal StBest Tapas in Auckland - by renowned Chef Peter Gordon. Quick, easy, delicious food and a great spot for people watching!
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Pricey BUT the best views in Auckland and the extraordinary service and food make it all worthwhile. And of course, this is Peter Gordon at his best.
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The Sugar Club
Victoria Street WestPricey BUT the best views in Auckland and the extraordinary service and food make it all worthwhile. And of course, this is Peter Gordon at his best.
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Simple food made fabulous! Great people watching from the outside seating, reasonably priced, and of course, delicious!
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Depot
86 Federal StSimple food made fabulous! Great people watching from the outside seating, reasonably priced, and of course, delicious!
Unforgettable modern Indian food - SUPREME WINNER of the Metro top 50 Restaurants award in the Smart Dining Category.
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Cassia
90 Fort LnUnforgettable modern Indian food - SUPREME WINNER of the Metro top 50 Restaurants award in the Smart Dining Category.
Scratch Bakers
5 Graham StFabulously consistent food and cheerful service. Great for brunch. Excellent coffee.
Fine dining - refined modern NZ cuisine. 5 - 9 Course degustations - very chic and professional service.
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The Grove Restaurant
Wyndham StreetFine dining - refined modern NZ cuisine. 5 - 9 Course degustations - very chic and professional service.
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Awesome $10 lunch deals; add a freshly blended juice for another $5
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Mexican Cafe
67 Victoria St WAwesome $10 lunch deals; add a freshly blended juice for another $5
Underpass
This is where locals hang out after work; fabulous small plates for $8.
Hand-made wood-fire bagels; super cool industrial venue. Montreal-bagels with an authentically artisan twist
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Best Ugly Bagels
90 Wellesley St WHand-made wood-fire bagels; super cool industrial venue. Montreal-bagels with an authentically artisan twist
No1 Pancake
18 Airborne RoadSweet and savoury pancakes to die for.. and very reasonably priced!
A lively inner-city market set in a beautiful historic complex.
Open every Saturday and Sunday.
Loads of stalls featuring artisan food, arts and crafts, street food and NZ–made products.
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Marché de Victoria Park
210 Victoria St WA lively inner-city market set in a beautiful historic complex.
Open every Saturday and Sunday.
Loads of stalls featuring artisan food, arts and crafts, street food and NZ–made products.
Held in Takutai Square in Britomart, CBD every Saturday 8am to 1pm.
Drawing inspiration from the incredible food markets found across France, this is Auckland’s best food market, and has been voted as such by Metro Magazine for the last 8 years.
Locally grown fresh produce, meat and fish, freshly baked breads and pastries, French cheeses, healthy salads, desserts and juices.. freshly brewed coffees, delectable street food, and the list goes on.
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City Farmers' Market at Britomart
Britomart PlaceHeld in Takutai Square in Britomart, CBD every Saturday 8am to 1pm.
Drawing inspiration from the incredible food markets found across France, this is Auckland’s best food market, and has been voted as such by Metro Magazine for the last 8 years.
Locally grown fresh produce, meat and fish, freshly baked breads and pastries, French cheeses, healthy salads, desserts and juices.. freshly brewed coffees, delectable street food, and the list goes on.
Fab coffee, free wi-fi available + entertainment (board games, arcade machine, book exchange).
Super friendly environment and staff. Just a cool place to hang out.
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Remedy Coffee
1 Wellesley St WFab coffee, free wi-fi available + entertainment (board games, arcade machine, book exchange).
Super friendly environment and staff. Just a cool place to hang out.
Set in the super cool High Street with a cute little back patio -
an inner city sanctuary. Excellent coffee, breakfast, lunches. Moderately priced but good value. Can get busy but worth it!
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Chuffed
43 High StSet in the super cool High Street with a cute little back patio -
an inner city sanctuary. Excellent coffee, breakfast, lunches. Moderately priced but good value. Can get busy but worth it!
The staff here are genuine coffee connoisseurs with a range of intricate techniques that will appeal to caffeine addicts and coffee enthusiasts alike. A great place to grab a quick coffee or have a sit down breakfast or lunch. The caffeine however is definitely what draws in the crowds.
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Espresso Workshop Britomart
11 Britomart PlThe staff here are genuine coffee connoisseurs with a range of intricate techniques that will appeal to caffeine addicts and coffee enthusiasts alike. A great place to grab a quick coffee or have a sit down breakfast or lunch. The caffeine however is definitely what draws in the crowds.
Found at Elliott Stables, Bonz Cajun has a non-pretentious and affordable menu with cuisine from the heart of Cajun territory.
Prices range from $6 for skillet corn bread to $30 for a full rack of the best BBQ Babyback Ribs served with Homemade Orange Kumara Wedges & Coleslaw.
Bonz Cajun Kitchen
39 Elliott StFound at Elliott Stables, Bonz Cajun has a non-pretentious and affordable menu with cuisine from the heart of Cajun territory.
Prices range from $6 for skillet corn bread to $30 for a full rack of the best BBQ Babyback Ribs served with Homemade Orange Kumara Wedges & Coleslaw.
A well known Friday night drinking hole, Britomart Country Club serves $10 burgers, sandwiches and Margherita pizza from Saturday to Wednesday. Get in before 3pm though!
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The Britomart Country Club
A well known Friday night drinking hole, Britomart Country Club serves $10 burgers, sandwiches and Margherita pizza from Saturday to Wednesday. Get in before 3pm though!
Cheap and cheerful indian food, try their Palak Paneer - absolutely divine!
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The Grove Restaurant
Wyndham StreetCheap and cheerful indian food, try their Palak Paneer - absolutely divine!
Ostro offers sweeping ocean views and a delectable menu to match. The menu is locally-sourced and features seasonal dishes created by NZ's own celebrity Chef - Josh Emett (a judge on NZ's Masterchef). Approx $120 (2 ppl). Try the Mushroom gnocchi or the creme brulee!
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Ostro Brasserie & Bar
52 Tyler St Ostro offers sweeping ocean views and a delectable menu to match. The menu is locally-sourced and features seasonal dishes created by NZ's own celebrity Chef - Josh Emett (a judge on NZ's Masterchef). Approx $120 (2 ppl). Try the Mushroom gnocchi or the creme brulee!
Sightseeing
Beautiful views of Rangitoto Island. Lovely walk along the waterfront to neighbouring beaches (Okahu Bay, Kohimarama).
Nice grassy areas to sit and relax. Playground for kids.
Several food and drink options.
SeaCow has the best fish and chips!
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Mission Bay
Beautiful views of Rangitoto Island. Lovely walk along the waterfront to neighbouring beaches (Okahu Bay, Kohimarama).
Nice grassy areas to sit and relax. Playground for kids.
Several food and drink options.
SeaCow has the best fish and chips!
A former industrial area (hence Silos) now transformed into a buzzing hive of activity.
An easy walk from the apartment and lots to see and do!
- Night markets and outdoor movies on Friday nights throughout summer.
- Live entertainment on the weekends.
- Lots of great food options (Baduzzi, Live Fish, North Park);
- Windtree waterpark
- Bike Hire available
- Waterfront Tai Chi (Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-8am);
- Wynyard Playspace - a must if you have kids under 12; Basketball Courts.
- Silo 6 - has exhibitions throughout the year.
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Silo Park
Jellicoe StreetA former industrial area (hence Silos) now transformed into a buzzing hive of activity.
An easy walk from the apartment and lots to see and do!
- Night markets and outdoor movies on Friday nights throughout summer.
- Live entertainment on the weekends.
- Lots of great food options (Baduzzi, Live Fish, North Park);
- Windtree waterpark
- Bike Hire available
- Waterfront Tai Chi (Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-8am);
- Wynyard Playspace - a must if you have kids under 12; Basketball Courts.
- Silo 6 - has exhibitions throughout the year.
Britomart has a rich history and culture as Auckland’s first mercantile centre. It features one of the largest concentrations of heritage buildings in the city .
A once forgotten part of lower-downtown Auckland, in recent years it has been transformed into a vibrant 6.5 hectare mixed-use community.
The Britomart precinct features heritage buildings, new developments and open and intimate public spaces. Conveniently located directly adjacent to Auckland’s main transport hub, Britomart Transport Centre, Britomart is a must-see destination
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Britomart
1150 Shortland StBritomart has a rich history and culture as Auckland’s first mercantile centre. It features one of the largest concentrations of heritage buildings in the city .
A once forgotten part of lower-downtown Auckland, in recent years it has been transformed into a vibrant 6.5 hectare mixed-use community.
The Britomart precinct features heritage buildings, new developments and open and intimate public spaces. Conveniently located directly adjacent to Auckland’s main transport hub, Britomart Transport Centre, Britomart is a must-see destination
A day trip to Waiheke Island (island retreat 35 min from Auckland) via car ferry/ ferry is fantastic on a sunny day.
Think vineyards, olive groves and stunning beaches.
All ferry info can be found here:
http://www.sealink.co.nz/waiheke
There are great bus tours of the island; or else you can choose to be more adventurous and venture out on your own.
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Île Waiheke
25 Karaka RdA day trip to Waiheke Island (island retreat 35 min from Auckland) via car ferry/ ferry is fantastic on a sunny day.
Think vineyards, olive groves and stunning beaches.
All ferry info can be found here:
http://www.sealink.co.nz/waiheke
There are great bus tours of the island; or else you can choose to be more adventurous and venture out on your own.
Devonport is a lovely historical seaside town just 20 minutes north of the city. You can drive/ uber/ bus or catch a ferry from the city. Enjoy beautiful views of the city skyline and Rangitoto Island. Some fabulous art galleries worth checking out, as well as a nice selection of restaurants and cafes.
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Devonport
Devonport is a lovely historical seaside town just 20 minutes north of the city. You can drive/ uber/ bus or catch a ferry from the city. Enjoy beautiful views of the city skyline and Rangitoto Island. Some fabulous art galleries worth checking out, as well as a nice selection of restaurants and cafes.
Aucklands oldest park is set on 75 hectares of land and has been developed around the cone of an extinct volcano.
The park features formal gardens, a wintergarden, duck ponds, large green open spaces, sports fields, and bush walks.
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Auckland Domain
Park RoadAucklands oldest park is set on 75 hectares of land and has been developed around the cone of an extinct volcano.
The park features formal gardens, a wintergarden, duck ponds, large green open spaces, sports fields, and bush walks.
Essentials
Has all the essentials - but limited variety. For a full-scale supermarket visit Countdown on Quay Street
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Countdown Auckland Metro
19-25 Victoria St WHas all the essentials - but limited variety. For a full-scale supermarket visit Countdown on Quay Street
Full sized supermarket with incredible range and very reasonable prices.
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Countdown Auckland City
76 Quay StFull sized supermarket with incredible range and very reasonable prices.
Entertainment & Activities
NZ's most famous aquarium. A great rainy day activity (especially if travelling with kids) - can get a bit crowded so get there early. Prebook online for cheaper tickets - otherwise can get expensive. Parking is easy, and there is also a free 'shark' shuttle (shaped like a shark) that will take you back to the ferry terminal.
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Aquarium SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton
23 Tamaki DrNZ's most famous aquarium. A great rainy day activity (especially if travelling with kids) - can get a bit crowded so get there early. Prebook online for cheaper tickets - otherwise can get expensive. Parking is easy, and there is also a free 'shark' shuttle (shaped like a shark) that will take you back to the ferry terminal.
Auckland Zoo is located about 15mins from Downtown Auckland and is home to the largest collection of native and exotic animals in New Zealand.
There are daily talks on NZ native reptiles and birds - plan your visit so you can make the most of your day.
Open daily from 9:30am. Highly recommend taking your own food as food options inside the Zoo are limited.
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Parc zoologique d'Auckland
Auckland Zoo is located about 15mins from Downtown Auckland and is home to the largest collection of native and exotic animals in New Zealand.
There are daily talks on NZ native reptiles and birds - plan your visit so you can make the most of your day.
Open daily from 9:30am. Highly recommend taking your own food as food options inside the Zoo are limited.
Arts & Culture
One of NZ's most iconic buildings. The Museum features a large collection focusing on NZ history, natural history, Maori Treasures and war history.
Auckland Museum is the only venue in Auckland where visitors can experience a Maori cultural performance daily.
Open daily 10am – 5pm (except Christmas Day).
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Musée du mémorial de guerre d'Auckland
One of NZ's most iconic buildings. The Museum features a large collection focusing on NZ history, natural history, Maori Treasures and war history.
Auckland Museum is the only venue in Auckland where visitors can experience a Maori cultural performance daily.
Open daily 10am – 5pm (except Christmas Day).
Drinks & Nightlife
Open 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week (Excluding Christmas Day, Good Friday and between 3am - 1pm on Anzac Day).
Almost 1000 casino games, fantastic live entertainment and great food and bar offerings.
You must be aged 20 years or older to enter the gaming areas at SKYCITY Auckland.
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SkyCity Auckland
Federal StreetOpen 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week (Excluding Christmas Day, Good Friday and between 3am - 1pm on Anzac Day).
Almost 1000 casino games, fantastic live entertainment and great food and bar offerings.
You must be aged 20 years or older to enter the gaming areas at SKYCITY Auckland.
Shopping
Aucklands premier fashion, shopping and entertainment district located only minutes away from Auckland's CBD.
Bus, train or uber - its all very easy.
Newmarket has a great mix of urban, street and high fashion. Check out Nuffield Street, Teed Street, and Westfield Newmarket.
While you are there, drop in at & Sushi on 10-12 Teed Street for the most intricately created and exquisite tasting Sushi in Auckland.
If you are there around breakfast time, drop in at Teed Street Larder on 7 Teed Street for a memorable feast.
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Newmarket
Aucklands premier fashion, shopping and entertainment district located only minutes away from Auckland's CBD.
Bus, train or uber - its all very easy.
Newmarket has a great mix of urban, street and high fashion. Check out Nuffield Street, Teed Street, and Westfield Newmarket.
While you are there, drop in at & Sushi on 10-12 Teed Street for the most intricately created and exquisite tasting Sushi in Auckland.
If you are there around breakfast time, drop in at Teed Street Larder on 7 Teed Street for a memorable feast.
Chic boutiques, eclectic fashion and homewares, artisan collections, mainstream brands - its all here in Ponsonby. Well known for its edgy, artistic vibe and array of food and shopping options, Ponsonby is a must-see inner city precinct.
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Ponsonby
Chic boutiques, eclectic fashion and homewares, artisan collections, mainstream brands - its all here in Ponsonby. Well known for its edgy, artistic vibe and array of food and shopping options, Ponsonby is a must-see inner city precinct.