Guida’s guidebook
Handy local stuff
Here are some of our favourite tried and true eating destinations.
Also recommended day trips for a quick taste of Auckland.
Paradise Restaurant
581 Sandringham RoadBest Indian in Auckland - tasty and a bargain
New York style cafe - wonderful cakes and good value one plate dinners.
27 locals recommend
Frasers Cafe
434 Mount Eden RdNew York style cafe - wonderful cakes and good value one plate dinners.
Unbelievable bread, pastries, cakes and anything for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Fantastic views up to green grassy slopes of Mt Eden.
23 locals recommend
Olaf's Artisan Bakery Cafe
1 Stokes RdUnbelievable bread, pastries, cakes and anything for breakfast, brunch or lunch. Fantastic views up to green grassy slopes of Mt Eden.
A short ferry trip (15 mins) takes you to a walk around this heritage village. Along the beachfront looking back to the city, or up the grassy volcanoes for stunning views of the Hauraki Gulf Islands. Easy comfortable day adventure.
224 locals recommend
Devonport
A short ferry trip (15 mins) takes you to a walk around this heritage village. Along the beachfront looking back to the city, or up the grassy volcanoes for stunning views of the Hauraki Gulf Islands. Easy comfortable day adventure.
Fantastic day trip - easy from Auckland - gets you into nature, sea, and a unique geological experience walking lava trails and pathways past historic quaint baches (kiwi style beachside houses). At the top - wide open vistas.
280 locals recommend
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Fantastic day trip - easy from Auckland - gets you into nature, sea, and a unique geological experience walking lava trails and pathways past historic quaint baches (kiwi style beachside houses). At the top - wide open vistas.
We've never been here - but EVERYONE I talk to has and say it 100% AA+ worth the wait.
13 locals recommend
Eden Noodles Cafe
105 Dominion RdWe've never been here - but EVERYONE I talk to has and say it 100% AA+ worth the wait.