Guidebook for Auckland

Charlotte
Guidebook for Auckland

Food Scene

This cafe is so close, you can wake up in your PJ's and literally be sitting in the cafe having an expresso in 3 mins. It's one of the most affordable places for breakfast too.
The Shot cafe
124 Vincent St
This cafe is so close, you can wake up in your PJ's and literally be sitting in the cafe having an expresso in 3 mins. It's one of the most affordable places for breakfast too.
A 20 minute walk to Ponsonby Central will be worth it in the end. A multitude of cafe's, restaurants nestled into one space that feels like an inner city market.
298 locals recommend
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby Rd
298 locals recommend
A 20 minute walk to Ponsonby Central will be worth it in the end. A multitude of cafe's, restaurants nestled into one space that feels like an inner city market.
Take a bus to Parnell and enjoy the elegance that this stunning suburb offers. In the weekend the French Market opens for a taste of European decadence.
34 locals recommend
French Market
69 St Georges Bay Rd
34 locals recommend
Take a bus to Parnell and enjoy the elegance that this stunning suburb offers. In the weekend the French Market opens for a taste of European decadence.

Drinks & Nightlife

Soul Bar has stunning views of our viaduct and is in the centre of where many of the bars and restaurants reside. It's a great place to start the evening then take a stroll to explore the surrounding establishments.
68 locals recommend
Soul Bar & Bistro
Customs Street West
68 locals recommend
Soul Bar has stunning views of our viaduct and is in the centre of where many of the bars and restaurants reside. It's a great place to start the evening then take a stroll to explore the surrounding establishments.

Sightseeing

If you want to gain a perspective of just how wide spread the city of sails really is go up the Sky Tower, you will be amazed.
597 locals recommend
Sky Tower
Victoria Street West
597 locals recommend
If you want to gain a perspective of just how wide spread the city of sails really is go up the Sky Tower, you will be amazed.
Take the ferry across to Devonport and enjoy the uniqueness of this quaint suburb. There are mountains to climb, caves to explore and beaches to swim in. You won't be disappointed it's gorgeous.
224 locals recommend
Devonport
224 locals recommend
Take the ferry across to Devonport and enjoy the uniqueness of this quaint suburb. There are mountains to climb, caves to explore and beaches to swim in. You won't be disappointed it's gorgeous.

Parks & Nature

We have so many gorgeous places to explore but if you wanted to stay close to the CBD Mission Bay, Kohi and St Helliers is a great option. Enjoy cafes, park and the beach, it also has a cinema.
250 locals recommend
Mission Bay
250 locals recommend
We have so many gorgeous places to explore but if you wanted to stay close to the CBD Mission Bay, Kohi and St Helliers is a great option. Enjoy cafes, park and the beach, it also has a cinema.

Shopping

Newmarket is a hub of designer shops and cafes. Accessible by train and bus from the city it is a must for the shopaholic.
167 locals recommend
Newmarket
167 locals recommend
Newmarket is a hub of designer shops and cafes. Accessible by train and bus from the city it is a must for the shopaholic.

Essentials

111 locals recommend
New World Metro Queen Street
125 Queen St
111 locals recommend
143 locals recommend
Countdown Auckland Metro
19-25 Victoria St W
143 locals recommend
79 locals recommend
Countdown Ponsonby
4 Williamson Ave
79 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

Be immersed in our beautiful heritage and enjoy this ionic restored building.
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street East
606 locals recommend
Be immersed in our beautiful heritage and enjoy this ionic restored building.