Guidebook for Auckland
Everything Else
This is the central bus and train station for travel to other parts of Auckland
359 locals recommend
Britomart
1150 Shortland StThis is the central bus and train station for travel to other parts of Auckland
Surrounded by mature plane trees, this is an ideal spot for exercise or for lounging and watching others exercise! It is on your walking route from our house to the city.
60 locals recommend
Victoria Park
203-271 Victoria St WSurrounded by mature plane trees, this is an ideal spot for exercise or for lounging and watching others exercise! It is on your walking route from our house to the city.
There is an information centre at the bottom of the sky tower and the inter city buses leave from the depot in Hobson Street, opposite TVNZ
209 locals recommend
SkyCity Auckland
Federal StreetThere is an information centre at the bottom of the sky tower and the inter city buses leave from the depot in Hobson Street, opposite TVNZ
This is where the yachties go! For any boating activities, participating or watching....it's also a great place to go for a run or walk.
15 locals recommend
Westhaven
This is where the yachties go! For any boating activities, participating or watching....it's also a great place to go for a run or walk.
They have great doctors, including travel medicine specialists, and a pharmacy next door. It's about 5 minutes walk from the house.
Freemans Bay Pharmacy
100 Wellington StThey have great doctors, including travel medicine specialists, and a pharmacy next door. It's about 5 minutes walk from the house.
Entertainment & Activities
Les Mills Auckland City
186 Victoria St WA pretty cool gym, less than 1 km away.
Great way to get a perspective on the harbour bridge and the boating community.
9 locals recommend
Westhaven Marina
135 Westhaven DrGreat way to get a perspective on the harbour bridge and the boating community.
Arts & Culture
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastIf you're interested in boating there are some great examples here, including a special gallery designed by the daughter of the late Sir Peter Blake, famous NZ sailor.
81 locals recommend
New Zealand Maritime Museum
If you're interested in boating there are some great examples here, including a special gallery designed by the daughter of the late Sir Peter Blake, famous NZ sailor.
The Maori hall and the Polynesian artefacts are fascinating. Also there are great views from the front steps of the museum.
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
The Maori hall and the Polynesian artefacts are fascinating. Also there are great views from the front steps of the museum.
Essentials
New World Victoria Park
2 College HillLots of great stuff, very close to our house.
Ecostore
1 Scotland StGreat selection of eco friendly goods and some cool baby and kid clothes.
Across Franklin Road and down a bit is Forme Spa, where they'll look after your beauty and massage requirements.
Forme Spa Ponsonby
253 Ponsonby RdAcross Franklin Road and down a bit is Forme Spa, where they'll look after your beauty and massage requirements.
Getting Around
Europcar Auckland City
73 Shortland Stjust off Queen Street and about 2.5 km from the house.
Parks & Nature
It's the tallest volcano in Auckland and you can see the whole isthmus from the top.
78 locals recommend
Mt Eden Station
It's the tallest volcano in Auckland and you can see the whole isthmus from the top.
There are secret trails that are great for running, soccer fields, a fabulous museum and great views.
250 locals recommend
Auckland Domain
Park RoadThere are secret trails that are great for running, soccer fields, a fabulous museum and great views.
Cornwall Park Avenue
Cornwall Park AvenueDrinks & Nightlife
Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby RoadThe whole strip is full of bars and restaurants.