Guidebook for Auckland

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Guidebook for Auckland

Essentials

10 min walk uphill, can go Western Park. Open 7am-10pm.
79 locals recommend
Countdown Ponsonby
4 Williamson Ave
79 locals recommend
10 min walk uphill, can go Western Park. Open 7am-10pm.
10 min walk down hill for the best grocery store in the city. Open 7am-12 midnight.
157 locals recommend
New World Victoria Park
2 College Hill
157 locals recommend
10 min walk down hill for the best grocery store in the city. Open 7am-12 midnight.

Arts & Culture

606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street East
606 locals recommend
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
787 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

Just across the street and lovely route to Ponsonby Road.
62 locals recommend
Western Park
7 Howe St
62 locals recommend
Just across the street and lovely route to Ponsonby Road.
Pretty through route from Queen St to St Kevins Arcade (upholl walk) and Karangahape Rd (K Rd). Great views of the Skytower at the K Rd end.
28 locals recommend
Myers Park
72 Greys Ave
28 locals recommend
Pretty through route from Queen St to St Kevins Arcade (upholl walk) and Karangahape Rd (K Rd). Great views of the Skytower at the K Rd end.
Take the ferry from the main ferrtpy terminal and hike to the top of this volcano. Great views to the city.
280 locals recommend
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
280 locals recommend
Take the ferry from the main ferrtpy terminal and hike to the top of this volcano. Great views to the city.
140 locals recommend
Mount Eden Summit
250 Mount Eden Rd
140 locals recommend
279 locals recommend
One Tree Hill
670 Manukau Rd
279 locals recommend

Getting Around

Main trains and bus station for Auckland central.
359 locals recommend
Britomart
1150 Shortland St
359 locals recommend
Main trains and bus station for Auckland central.

Food Scene

Delicious cheap and cheerful Malaysian. Try their laksa, nasi lemak, and the roti dessert.
8 locals recommend
Uncle Man's Malaysian Restaurant & Takeaway
277 Karangahape Rd
8 locals recommend
Delicious cheap and cheerful Malaysian. Try their laksa, nasi lemak, and the roti dessert.
Great K Rd vibe, fab coffee, best views of the Skytower and Myers Park.
14 locals recommend
Bestie Cafe
183 Karangahape Rd
14 locals recommend
Great K Rd vibe, fab coffee, best views of the Skytower and Myers Park.
Delicious Lebanese restaurant in St Kevins Arcade.
16 locals recommend
Gemmayze Street
Poynton Terrace
16 locals recommend
Delicious Lebanese restaurant in St Kevins Arcade.
10 locals recommend
Satya South Indian Restaurant
17 Great N Rd
10 locals recommend
cafes, restaurants, and food stalls.
298 locals recommend
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby Rd
298 locals recommend
cafes, restaurants, and food stalls.
alternative vibe, delicious south american food, good coffee.
21 locals recommend
Conch Kitchen & Bar
115A Ponsonby Rd
21 locals recommend
alternative vibe, delicious south american food, good coffee.
popular japanese restaurant, not fancy but gets busy, bookings may be required.
10 locals recommend
Nishiki Japanese Restaurant Auckland City
100 Wellington St
10 locals recommend
popular japanese restaurant, not fancy but gets busy, bookings may be required.

Sightseeing

wineries and beaches 45 mins by ferry from main ferry terminal.
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka Rd
407 locals recommend
wineries and beaches 45 mins by ferry from main ferry terminal.
beautiful west coast black sand beach
106 locals recommend
Bethells Beach
106 locals recommend
beautiful west coast black sand beach

Drinks & Nightlife

underground bar often has live music.
15 locals recommend
The Wine Cellar
183 Karangahape Rd
15 locals recommend
underground bar often has live music.
63 locals recommend
The Golden Dawn - Tavern of Power (R.I.P)
134 Ponsonby Road
63 locals recommend
shopping and cafes during the day, bars at night.
114 locals recommend
Ponsonby
114 locals recommend
shopping and cafes during the day, bars at night.