Simone’s guidebook Auckland
Sightseeing
Great look out spot over the Hauraki Gulf over to Rangitoto, Browns Island (although island may still be green) and looking back over to the city skyline.
11 locals recommend
Achilles Point
Great look out spot over the Hauraki Gulf over to Rangitoto, Browns Island (although island may still be green) and looking back over to the city skyline.
The local beach, nice for some fresh and and when its windy it's full of kite surfers.
31 locals recommend
St Heliers Beach
The local beach, nice for some fresh and and when its windy it's full of kite surfers.
Sightseeing
Lovely and close to St Heliers, has a lovely beach facing cafe and around the corner pastries, coffee and fresh baguette, yum.
24 locals recommend
Kohimarama Beach
Lovely and close to St Heliers, has a lovely beach facing cafe and around the corner pastries, coffee and fresh baguette, yum.
This is a lovely way to spend a calm overcast to clearing day. you need to BYO water and food.
Climb up the island for a breathtaking 360 degree view.
Rangitoto Island
This is a lovely way to spend a calm overcast to clearing day. you need to BYO water and food.
Climb up the island for a breathtaking 360 degree view.
Sightseeing
A great view after a bit of a walk never hurt anyone, so the saying goes.
Yes it's worth it.
140 locals recommend
Mount Eden Summit
250 Mount Eden RdA great view after a bit of a walk never hurt anyone, so the saying goes.
Yes it's worth it.
Food Scene
Cute, full of lovely diverse range of eateries and shops, I recommend you take your time to stroll this stretch of road on the weekend.
Recommended by a visitor Adam
https://www.stheliers.com/places-to-go/st-heliers-home-cookery/
had a bacon and egg bap, and was one the nicest meals I've had in my life!!
45 St Heliers Bay Rd
45 Saint Heliers Bay RoadRecommended by a visitor Adam
https://www.stheliers.com/places-to-go/st-heliers-home-cookery/
had a bacon and egg bap, and was one the nicest meals I've had in my life!!
Art - Visual art and Jewellery
Auckland Art Gallery
Won an international best gallery design, plenty of beautiful art inside and across the street at Fingers.
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Wellesley Street EastWon an international best gallery design, plenty of beautiful art inside and across the street at Fingers.