Guidebook for Auckland

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Guidebook for Auckland

Food Scene

71 locals recommend
SPQR
150 Ponsonby Rd
71 locals recommend
73 locals recommend
The Blue Breeze Inn
73 locals recommend
Lively, fun, local and great food.
69 locals recommend
Coco's Cantina
374 Karangahape Rd
69 locals recommend
Lively, fun, local and great food.
Great vibe, buzzy atmosphere, fresh food by local celebrity chef but very casual!
101 locals recommend
Depot
86 Federal St
101 locals recommend
Great vibe, buzzy atmosphere, fresh food by local celebrity chef but very casual!
51 locals recommend
Baduzzi
26 Jellicoe St
51 locals recommend
55 locals recommend
Ostro Brasserie & Bar
52 Tyler St
55 locals recommend
Great breakfast, brunch, coffee. Local vibe full of locals!
17 locals recommend
Marys
13 St Marys Rd
17 locals recommend
Great breakfast, brunch, coffee. Local vibe full of locals!
Iconic, well established local fave for good breakfasts and coffee
20 locals recommend
Bambina
268 Ponsonby Rd
20 locals recommend
Iconic, well established local fave for good breakfasts and coffee
Waterfront location, stylish Japanese in the great Britomart precinct. Good for lunch or dinner.
29 locals recommend
Ebisu
116 – 118 Quay St
29 locals recommend
Waterfront location, stylish Japanese in the great Britomart precinct. Good for lunch or dinner.
56 locals recommend
Ortolana
33 Tyler St
56 locals recommend
Another great local.
46 locals recommend
Orphans Kitchen
118 Ponsonby Rd
46 locals recommend
Another great local.
A little more expensive, but fab bistro styled food in a lovely casual but stylish atmosphere.
33 locals recommend
The Ponsonby Road Bistro
165 Ponsonby Rd
33 locals recommend
A little more expensive, but fab bistro styled food in a lovely casual but stylish atmosphere.
Another iconic local fave. Has courtyard at front, which is great when sunny. Kid friendly. Upmarket pizza and italian fare.
72 locals recommend
Prego Restaurant
226 Ponsonby Rd
72 locals recommend
Another iconic local fave. Has courtyard at front, which is great when sunny. Kid friendly. Upmarket pizza and italian fare.
Italian, New York style.
15 locals recommend
Farina
244 Ponsonby Rd
15 locals recommend
Italian, New York style.
23 locals recommend
Andiamo Eatery
194 Jervois Rd
23 locals recommend

Drinks & Nightlife

Great cocktails, huge whiskey selection. A popular late night after dinner hang out. Walking distance to apartment.
7 locals recommend
The Whiskey
210 Ponsonby Rd
7 locals recommend
Great cocktails, huge whiskey selection. A popular late night after dinner hang out. Walking distance to apartment.
Hidden from the street but has great courtyard, drinks and food. Live DJs often on weekends. Great when a warm afternoon.
63 locals recommend
The Golden Dawn - Tavern of Power (R.I.P)
134 Ponsonby Road
63 locals recommend
Hidden from the street but has great courtyard, drinks and food. Live DJs often on weekends. Great when a warm afternoon.
Lively intimate bar with great cockails and music
9 locals recommend
Shanghai Lil's
9 locals recommend
Lively intimate bar with great cockails and music

Sightseeing

Waterfront area close to city
220 locals recommend
Wynyard Quarter
220 locals recommend
Waterfront area close to city
Great island to visit - 35 mins ferry ride from downtown. Great beaches, food & wineries.
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka Rd
407 locals recommend
Great island to visit - 35 mins ferry ride from downtown. Great beaches, food & wineries.
224 locals recommend
Devonport
224 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

250 locals recommend
Auckland Domain
Park Road
250 locals recommend
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street East
606 locals recommend
Great little theatre if there is something on.
33 locals recommend
Q Theatre
305 Queen St
33 locals recommend
Great little theatre if there is something on.

Shopping

114 locals recommend
Ponsonby
114 locals recommend
On a Saturday Morning. Small Farmers market.
359 locals recommend
Britomart
1150 Shortland St
359 locals recommend
On a Saturday Morning. Small Farmers market.

Essentials

Supermarket on corner of street where apartment is located.
80 locals recommend
Countdown Mt Eden
Dominion Road
80 locals recommend
Supermarket on corner of street where apartment is located.
Gourmet food supplies - walking distance from apartment
10 locals recommend
Nosh Metro
254 Ponsonby Rd
10 locals recommend
Gourmet food supplies - walking distance from apartment
A great gourmet food store. Short driving distance from apartment.
90 locals recommend
Farro Fresh Grey Lynn
34 Westmoreland St W
90 locals recommend
A great gourmet food store. Short driving distance from apartment.

Entertainment & Activities

Music/concert venue
114 locals recommend
Spark Arena
80 Mahuhu Cres
114 locals recommend
Music/concert venue