Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
La Voie Française
875 Dominion RdSuperb French Bakery - Breads, Pastries, Cakes & great coffee
Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby RoadExcellent variety of restaurants and cafes
Just the best food, best service and great atmosphere. Highly recommended.
27 locals recommend
Frasers Cafe
434 Mount Eden RdJust the best food, best service and great atmosphere. Highly recommended.
Bambina
268 Ponsonby RdSuperb coffee. Great staff & service. Excellent atmosphere.
Euro Bar and Restaurant
Shed 22 Princes WharfOne of the best fine dining in Auckland.
Pasta & Cuore - Handmade Heartmade
409 Mount Eden RdSuperb for Pasta & Dessert lovers!
ZOOL ZOOL
405 Mount Eden RdFabulous Japanese Dining
Mt Eden Village Fish Shop
438 Mount Eden RdExcellent Gourmet Fish & Chips
Corner Burger Mt Eden
395 Mount Eden RdSuperb Gourmet Burgers
Sightseeing
A must visit to Auckland's West Coast surf beach. Black sand, surf or swim, or simply walk the beach and enjoy the divine scenery.
229 locals recommend
Piha
A must visit to Auckland's West Coast surf beach. Black sand, surf or swim, or simply walk the beach and enjoy the divine scenery.
Beautiful West Coast beach & scenery. This is the beach where the 1993 movie 'The Piano' was filmed.
47 locals recommend
Karekare Beach
2 Karekare RdBeautiful West Coast beach & scenery. This is the beach where the 1993 movie 'The Piano' was filmed.
Whatipu Beach
A must see spectacular Auckland West Coast Beach
You cannot beat Waiheke Island for beaches, cafes, Restaurants, Wineries - and all so close to Auckland City.
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdYou cannot beat Waiheke Island for beaches, cafes, Restaurants, Wineries - and all so close to Auckland City.
If you are travelling through NZ and enjoy trekking, this is a must do activity. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the best NZ Volcanic trek's, offering amazing scenic views and crater lakes.
156 locals recommend
Tongariro Alpine Crossing
If you are travelling through NZ and enjoy trekking, this is a must do activity. The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of the best NZ Volcanic trek's, offering amazing scenic views and crater lakes.
A must do activity for travellers through the North Island of New Zealand. Amazing Cave tour to see the Glowworm's.
142 locals recommend
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
39 Waitomo Village RdA must do activity for travellers through the North Island of New Zealand. Amazing Cave tour to see the Glowworm's.
Shopping
Great shops for fashion, footwear, accessories, beauty & skincare, homewares and cafes.
167 locals recommend
Newmarket
Great shops for fashion, footwear, accessories, beauty & skincare, homewares and cafes.
Large shopping mall with a great selection of shops. Plenty of parking.
185 locals recommend
Westfield St Lukes
80 St Lukes RdLarge shopping mall with a great selection of shops. Plenty of parking.
Entertainment & Activities
Beautiful Zoo and located next to large Western Springs Park, which is peaceful and wonderful to walk around.
382 locals recommend
Auckland Zoo
Beautiful Zoo and located next to large Western Springs Park, which is peaceful and wonderful to walk around.
Arts & Culture
A really great Museum to visit. It is situated in the Auckland Domain which is also a wonderful park to walk.
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
A really great Museum to visit. It is situated in the Auckland Domain which is also a wonderful park to walk.
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastAuckland's main Art Gallery.
Essentials
Best supermarket in Auckland. Great selection, superb bakery, Delicatessen, Seafood. Friendly and helpful staff.
14 locals recommend
New World Mt Roskill
53 May RdBest supermarket in Auckland. Great selection, superb bakery, Delicatessen, Seafood. Friendly and helpful staff.
Drinks & Nightlife
De Post Belgian Beer Cafe
466 Mount Eden RdFun atmosphere & casual dining
Heart of the Auckland CBD at night. Great place filled with restaurants, wine bars, cafes, or simply an evening walk.
223 locals recommend
Viaduct Basin
Heart of the Auckland CBD at night. Great place filled with restaurants, wine bars, cafes, or simply an evening walk.
If you are travelling through NZ, a great iconic Hotel based at the foot of Mt Ruapehu is a must to stay at. The architecture is based on the Chateau at Lake Louise, Banff, Canada. The Hotel has an amazing history. Check out reservations online, as they can be busy particularly in the Winter Ski season. Great place to stay, or go for dinner/drinks.
30 locals recommend
Chateau Tongariro Hotel
State Highway 48If you are travelling through NZ, a great iconic Hotel based at the foot of Mt Ruapehu is a must to stay at. The architecture is based on the Chateau at Lake Louise, Banff, Canada. The Hotel has an amazing history. Check out reservations online, as they can be busy particularly in the Winter Ski season. Great place to stay, or go for dinner/drinks.
Iconic old historical Hotel. A must stay if you are planning a tour through the Waitomo Caves.
Waitomo Caves Hotel
Iconic old historical Hotel. A must stay if you are planning a tour through the Waitomo Caves.