Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
La Fourchette
8c Turua StDelicious french cuisine, good coffee and great pastries.
Friendly atmosphere with great sea views. Delicious coffee and food. Grab yourself a gelato and go for a walk along the beach for a real treat.
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Saint Heliers Bay Cafe & Bistro
387 Tamaki DrFriendly atmosphere with great sea views. Delicious coffee and food. Grab yourself a gelato and go for a walk along the beach for a real treat.
Cafe on Kohi is a popular cafe right opposite Kohimarama Bay. Excellent coffee, food and friendly staff make customers coming back for more.
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Cafe on Kohi
237 Tamaki DrCafe on Kohi is a popular cafe right opposite Kohimarama Bay. Excellent coffee, food and friendly staff make customers coming back for more.
Angel Thai serves up delicious and authentic Thai food. You can get a seat by the window for a sea view or more private in the back. Friendly staff and great food, you can't go wrong here.
Angel Thai Restaurant & Bar
411 Tamaki DrAngel Thai serves up delicious and authentic Thai food. You can get a seat by the window for a sea view or more private in the back. Friendly staff and great food, you can't go wrong here.
Sightseeing
Get a fantastic view of all of Auckland city. Spot the volcanoes and even jump off the tower if your nerves can handle it!
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Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestGet a fantastic view of all of Auckland city. Spot the volcanoes and even jump off the tower if your nerves can handle it!
At Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium you can learn about Antartica and Scott Base. See the penguins swim, feed and play. Go along the travelator with all the fish, sting ray and sharks above you!
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Kelly Tarltons
At Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium you can learn about Antartica and Scott Base. See the penguins swim, feed and play. Go along the travelator with all the fish, sting ray and sharks above you!
Rangitoto can be seen all along the waterfront, and is iconic to Auckland's landscape. It is a dormant volcano which you can hike up if you please. Catch a ferry to Rangitoto from Auckland City ferry terminal.
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Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Rangitoto can be seen all along the waterfront, and is iconic to Auckland's landscape. It is a dormant volcano which you can hike up if you please. Catch a ferry to Rangitoto from Auckland City ferry terminal.
Auckland Harbour Bridge connects Auckland City with the North Shore. If you are a daredevil, you can bungy jump off the harbour bridge for a 40m plunge. If you aren't up for a bungy you can also walk across the top of the bridge.
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Auckland Harbour Bridge
Auckland Harbour BridgeAuckland Harbour Bridge connects Auckland City with the North Shore. If you are a daredevil, you can bungy jump off the harbour bridge for a 40m plunge. If you aren't up for a bungy you can also walk across the top of the bridge.
Waiheke Island is just a ferry ride away from Auckland City. If you love wine, visit one of Waiheke's many wineries. Waiheke is definitely a destination you want to go to for the day.
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Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdWaiheke Island is just a ferry ride away from Auckland City. If you love wine, visit one of Waiheke's many wineries. Waiheke is definitely a destination you want to go to for the day.
Arts & Culture
Auckland War Memorial Museum
The first purpose-built cinema for 'talkies' in the country, The Civic is a much-loved Auckland landmark and entertainment venue. Built in 1929, The Civic was an outstanding example of the ‘atmospheric cinema’ with a unique soft-top design that floats above the auditorium, allowing the famed stars and clouds effect that is a recreation of the Southern Hemisphere sky-scape. The Civic is only open for big theatre performances.
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The Civic
269-287 Wellesley St WThe first purpose-built cinema for 'talkies' in the country, The Civic is a much-loved Auckland landmark and entertainment venue. Built in 1929, The Civic was an outstanding example of the ‘atmospheric cinema’ with a unique soft-top design that floats above the auditorium, allowing the famed stars and clouds effect that is a recreation of the Southern Hemisphere sky-scape. The Civic is only open for big theatre performances.
Shopping
High end fashion is found in Ponsonby. Find New Zealand here designers and more!
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Ponsonby
High end fashion is found in Ponsonby. Find New Zealand here designers and more!
This shopping mall has all your usual high street stores such as H&M, Zara, Glassons etc. Sylvia Park is Auckland's biggest shopping mall which stretches for 1km. It is easily accessible by train or car with plenty of parking available.
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Sylvia Park Shopping Centre
286 Mount Wellington HwyThis shopping mall has all your usual high street stores such as H&M, Zara, Glassons etc. Sylvia Park is Auckland's biggest shopping mall which stretches for 1km. It is easily accessible by train or car with plenty of parking available.
Newmarket is a destination for high end fashion such as Moochi, Ruby and Ricochet, as well as your normal high street stores. The Westfield mall is currently undergoing reconstruction, however, stores on Nuffield St and Teed St are still open.
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Newmarket
Newmarket is a destination for high end fashion such as Moochi, Ruby and Ricochet, as well as your normal high street stores. The Westfield mall is currently undergoing reconstruction, however, stores on Nuffield St and Teed St are still open.
Parks & Nature
Piha is one of Auckland's most famous beaches due to it's black sand. Popular with locals and tourists alike, you'll find plenty of big waves and surfers. Always swim between the flags at this beach as it is well known for rips.
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Piha
Piha is one of Auckland's most famous beaches due to it's black sand. Popular with locals and tourists alike, you'll find plenty of big waves and surfers. Always swim between the flags at this beach as it is well known for rips.
Essentials
Pak'nSAVE in Glen Innes is our closest supermarket. This is New Zealand's cheapest chain of supermarket. It is budget shopping with a great range of products.
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PAK'nSAVE Glen Innes
182 Apirana AvePak'nSAVE in Glen Innes is our closest supermarket. This is New Zealand's cheapest chain of supermarket. It is budget shopping with a great range of products.
In St Heliers you'll find all your essentials such as, chemists, dry cleaners, cafes, fish & chips, convenience stores, doctors, dentists, and beauty and nail salons.
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Saint Heliers
In St Heliers you'll find all your essentials such as, chemists, dry cleaners, cafes, fish & chips, convenience stores, doctors, dentists, and beauty and nail salons.
Drinks & Nightlife
Ponsonby is a popular destination for a vibrant nightlife. Have dinner at one of the many restaurants and bars and continue the night in the same area. Friday and Saturday nights are usually buzzing with life. Note that many bars and clubs shut at around 2 - 3am.
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Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby RoadPonsonby is a popular destination for a vibrant nightlife. Have dinner at one of the many restaurants and bars and continue the night in the same area. Friday and Saturday nights are usually buzzing with life. Note that many bars and clubs shut at around 2 - 3am.
The viaduct is home to many bars, clubs and restaurants. Grab a view of the Team New Zealand America's Cup boats while having a meal or a drink.
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Viaduct Harbour Avenue
Viaduct Harbour AvenueThe viaduct is home to many bars, clubs and restaurants. Grab a view of the Team New Zealand America's Cup boats while having a meal or a drink.