Guidebook for Auckland
Essentials
LOCAL DAIRY / MINI MART -
For your BASIC FOOD SUPPLIES visit the local, located at the top of Rendall Place on the right.
Uptown Mini Mart
83 New N RdLOCAL DAIRY / MINI MART -
For your BASIC FOOD SUPPLIES visit the local, located at the top of Rendall Place on the right.
The LIQUOR STORE is across the road from the Dairy, to the left.
Selling wine, spirits and mixers.
The Bottle O Eden Terrace
70 New N RdThe LIQUOR STORE is across the road from the Dairy, to the left.
Selling wine, spirits and mixers.
This is Auckland's best central city Countdown SUPERMARKET. It is well designed with big aisles, clear signage and is stocked with local, national and international products. Plus it has a Pharmacy.
Covered parking over two levels – enter off Pollen St
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Countdown Ponsonby
4 Williamson AveThis is Auckland's best central city Countdown SUPERMARKET. It is well designed with big aisles, clear signage and is stocked with local, national and international products. Plus it has a Pharmacy.
Covered parking over two levels – enter off Pollen St
Food Scene
YOUR MORNING COFFEE FIX…
Café Pen – a short 2 min walk away (6 Basque Rd). It is up hill but trust us, it is worth it!
Take the stairs in the top right hand corner of the park – cross Exmouth St and head up the next set of stairs. Café Pen is located on the right, just past the grassed area, tucked away in the corner.
The food is all house-made too!
Open from 7am | Monday to Saturday
6 Basque Rd
6 Basque RoadYOUR MORNING COFFEE FIX…
Café Pen – a short 2 min walk away (6 Basque Rd). It is up hill but trust us, it is worth it!
Take the stairs in the top right hand corner of the park – cross Exmouth St and head up the next set of stairs. Café Pen is located on the right, just past the grassed area, tucked away in the corner.
The food is all house-made too!
Open from 7am | Monday to Saturday
LILLIUS | RESTAURANT -
Creating their menu on a seasonal basis to reflect the best produce available from around New Zealand.
The Lillius’ menu is an ever-evolving journey, and always a complete experience.
One of our favourite eateries - we are very fortunate to have three of Auckland’s top restaurants within walking distance.
www.lillius.co.nz
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Lillius Restaurant
19 Khyber Pass RdLILLIUS | RESTAURANT -
Creating their menu on a seasonal basis to reflect the best produce available from around New Zealand.
The Lillius’ menu is an ever-evolving journey, and always a complete experience.
One of our favourite eateries - we are very fortunate to have three of Auckland’s top restaurants within walking distance.
www.lillius.co.nz
FRENCH CAFE | RESTAURANT -
Consistently recognised with awards both internationally and domestically for its excellence in cuisine and service, the French Café has earned the honour as one of the World’s top ten restaurants.
BOOK AHEAD OF TIME!
www.frenchcafe.co.nz
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Sid at The French Cafe
210 Symonds StFRENCH CAFE | RESTAURANT -
Consistently recognised with awards both internationally and domestically for its excellence in cuisine and service, the French Café has earned the honour as one of the World’s top ten restaurants.
BOOK AHEAD OF TIME!
www.frenchcafe.co.nz
KAZUYA | RESTAURANT -
Chic, contemporary restaurant offering fixed-price menus of Japanese-influenced European dishes.
www.kazuya.co.nz
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KAZUYA restaurant
193 Symonds StKAZUYA | RESTAURANT -
Chic, contemporary restaurant offering fixed-price menus of Japanese-influenced European dishes.
www.kazuya.co.nz
CAFE 23 | If you are looking for a nearby (walking distance) good breakfast, this is the place to go to. Offering healthy options such as smoothies or porridge (with almond milk, goji berries, fresh banana and agave syrup). Recommend sitting in the courtyard at the rear of the cafe.
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Twenty Three Cafe
23 Mount Eden RdCAFE 23 | If you are looking for a nearby (walking distance) good breakfast, this is the place to go to. Offering healthy options such as smoothies or porridge (with almond milk, goji berries, fresh banana and agave syrup). Recommend sitting in the courtyard at the rear of the cafe.
GOODNESS GRACIOUS | CAFE - Great quality bagels with fresh, tasty ingredients. They have a nice drink selection and the different bagels will have you coming back for more every time. This place can get rather crowded, best to get in early or go at a quieter time. Limited seating inside - the rest is outside on the pavement. Great breakfast option, awesome coffee too!
Very close to home - suggest walking as parking can be a problem. www.goodnessgracious.co.nz
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Goodness Gracious Cafe
2A New N RdGOODNESS GRACIOUS | CAFE - Great quality bagels with fresh, tasty ingredients. They have a nice drink selection and the different bagels will have you coming back for more every time. This place can get rather crowded, best to get in early or go at a quieter time. Limited seating inside - the rest is outside on the pavement. Great breakfast option, awesome coffee too!
Very close to home - suggest walking as parking can be a problem. www.goodnessgracious.co.nz
BLUEBELLS CAKERY | CAFE - Auckland's top boutique bakery, specialising in beautiful hand-iced: Cupcakes | Birthday & Celebration cakes | Wedding Cakes | Catering… and other baked treats.
Address: 362 New North Rd, Kingsland
www.bluebellscakery.com
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Bluebells Cakery - Kingsland
361 New N RdBLUEBELLS CAKERY | CAFE - Auckland's top boutique bakery, specialising in beautiful hand-iced: Cupcakes | Birthday & Celebration cakes | Wedding Cakes | Catering… and other baked treats.
Address: 362 New North Rd, Kingsland
www.bluebellscakery.com
Getting Around
Mt Eden Station
Nearest TRAIN Station
Shopping
LEATHER HANDBAGS TO DIE FOR... unfussy and modern, Georgia Jay is made for those who appreciate functional accessories made with a new sense of luxury - one that is steeped in consideration for both design and the environment.
New Zealand Made!
www.georgiajay.com
Georgia Jay
191b Symonds StLEATHER HANDBAGS TO DIE FOR... unfussy and modern, Georgia Jay is made for those who appreciate functional accessories made with a new sense of luxury - one that is steeped in consideration for both design and the environment.
New Zealand Made!
www.georgiajay.com
Drinks & Nightlife
GALBRAITH'S ALEHOUSE | The good ol' reliable pub with a semi-rustic aged feel. Always an excellent selection of superb beers and very good PUB GRUB too. It can get busy at times, but staff are super professional and seem to handle the pressure very well. Always a great atmosphere.
www.alehouse.co.nz
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Galbraith's Alehouse
2 Mount Eden RdGALBRAITH'S ALEHOUSE | The good ol' reliable pub with a semi-rustic aged feel. Always an excellent selection of superb beers and very good PUB GRUB too. It can get busy at times, but staff are super professional and seem to handle the pressure very well. Always a great atmosphere.
www.alehouse.co.nz
Entertainment & Activities
Opening hours: 9:30am - 5:30pm (Last entry at 4:15pm)
Auckland Zoo is a 16.35-hectare zoological garden in Auckland, situated next to Western Springs park not far from the central business district.
The Zoo is a not-for-profit organisation that is part of Regional Facilities Auckland (an Auckland Council-controlled organisation) and a global network of zoos, who are focused on conserving the world's wildlife and wild places.
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Auckland Zoo
Opening hours: 9:30am - 5:30pm (Last entry at 4:15pm)
Auckland Zoo is a 16.35-hectare zoological garden in Auckland, situated next to Western Springs park not far from the central business district.
The Zoo is a not-for-profit organisation that is part of Regional Facilities Auckland (an Auckland Council-controlled organisation) and a global network of zoos, who are focused on conserving the world's wildlife and wild places.
General Hours: Monday - Sunday
9:30am - 5:00pm (last entry 4.00pm)
Opened in 1985 by New Zealand underwater adventurer Kelly Tarlton, Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's is one of the top things to do in Auckland with kids or without!
Situated just outside Auckland CBD, Sea life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium houses thousands of marine animals from hundreds of species, including sharks, penguins, turtles, stingrays, seahorses, fish and much, much more.
It is also home to the largest penguin colony in the Southern Hemisphere and is New Zealand's only turtle rescue centre!
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Kelly Tarltons
General Hours: Monday - Sunday
9:30am - 5:00pm (last entry 4.00pm)
Opened in 1985 by New Zealand underwater adventurer Kelly Tarlton, Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's is one of the top things to do in Auckland with kids or without!
Situated just outside Auckland CBD, Sea life Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium houses thousands of marine animals from hundreds of species, including sharks, penguins, turtles, stingrays, seahorses, fish and much, much more.
It is also home to the largest penguin colony in the Southern Hemisphere and is New Zealand's only turtle rescue centre!
The hottest club in town since 1968 – Les Mills Auckland City is a mecca for FITNESS FANS from all around the globe, and every aspect of the club is designed to give members (no matter where you’re from) a world-class fitness experience. Results and motivation are what you get here, every time you train.
Sometimes bigger really is better. At our flagship Auckland club, you get more classes, more machines and equipment, more people, more pampering and more parties. Get sweaty. Get social!
If you're new, you’ll find that we have more ways to give you the individual attention and expert advice that you need to help you fall in love with fitness.
Les Mills International
200 Centre StThe hottest club in town since 1968 – Les Mills Auckland City is a mecca for FITNESS FANS from all around the globe, and every aspect of the club is designed to give members (no matter where you’re from) a world-class fitness experience. Results and motivation are what you get here, every time you train.
Sometimes bigger really is better. At our flagship Auckland club, you get more classes, more machines and equipment, more people, more pampering and more parties. Get sweaty. Get social!
If you're new, you’ll find that we have more ways to give you the individual attention and expert advice that you need to help you fall in love with fitness.