Guidebook for Auckland

Jess Lynn
Guidebook for Auckland

Food Scene

This place is amazing for both it's coffee and food. The produce is fresh and organic with a lot of it coming from their own farm in Kumeu.
56 locals recommend
Ortolana
33 Tyler St
56 locals recommend
This place is amazing for both it's coffee and food. The produce is fresh and organic with a lot of it coming from their own farm in Kumeu.
Just 5 mins down the road this establishment provides good coffee, amazing brunch, lunch and dinner.
25 locals recommend
Odettes Eatery
90 Wellesley St W
25 locals recommend
Just 5 mins down the road this establishment provides good coffee, amazing brunch, lunch and dinner.
If you like oysters -- this is the place to go! Also serves good coffee and sharing plates. If a hangover breakfast is needed during the week -- this is the place to go -- they have the BEST bacon and egg "doonas"
101 locals recommend
Depot
86 Federal St
101 locals recommend
If you like oysters -- this is the place to go! Also serves good coffee and sharing plates. If a hangover breakfast is needed during the week -- this is the place to go -- they have the BEST bacon and egg "doonas"
A bit on the fancier more expensive side, but if you book at this restaurant you will also have the opportunity to go up the iconic sky tower.
24 locals recommend
The Sugar Club
Victoria Street West
24 locals recommend
A bit on the fancier more expensive side, but if you book at this restaurant you will also have the opportunity to go up the iconic sky tower.
If you are a foodie -- this is a must do! This is one of the best restaurants in Auckland.
13 locals recommend
Clooney
33 Sale St
13 locals recommend
If you are a foodie -- this is a must do! This is one of the best restaurants in Auckland.
Yummy fresh oven baked bagels and coffee.
47 locals recommend
Best Ugly Bagels
90 Wellesley St W
47 locals recommend
Yummy fresh oven baked bagels and coffee.
Our idea of a "fancy food court" in town. Plenty of delicious options.
41 locals recommend
Elliott Stables
39-41 Elliott St
41 locals recommend
Our idea of a "fancy food court" in town. Plenty of delicious options.
Spanish tapas; often have live Spanish guitar music playing.
15 locals recommend
Bellota by Peter Gordon
91 Federal St
15 locals recommend
Spanish tapas; often have live Spanish guitar music playing.
6 locals recommend
The Botanist Cafe
90 Wellesley St W
6 locals recommend
Have daily complementary snacks if you purchase a drink from around 5pm. Nice vibe. Free wi fi.
Gusto at the Grand
90 Federal St
Have daily complementary snacks if you purchase a drink from around 5pm. Nice vibe. Free wi fi.
Happy hour 4 - 7pm daily Rock Oysters $2 each Bluf Oystersf $3 each Enjoy a glass of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pelorus NZ or Pelorus Rose NV with 3 Bluff Oysters $20 * Enjoy 3 x 80ml taster glasses of Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV, Chardonnay and Te Koko matched with 3 Bluff Oysters $30 *
11 locals recommend
Oyster and Chop
Market Place
11 locals recommend
Happy hour 4 - 7pm daily Rock Oysters $2 each Bluf Oystersf $3 each Enjoy a glass of Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pelorus NZ or Pelorus Rose NV with 3 Bluff Oysters $20 * Enjoy 3 x 80ml taster glasses of Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV, Chardonnay and Te Koko matched with 3 Bluff Oysters $30 *
Good gelato !
41 locals recommend
Giapo
12 Gore St
41 locals recommend
Good gelato !
Yum Japanese food in a nice intimate setting.
6 locals recommend
Kura Sake Bar
315b Queen St
6 locals recommend
Yum Japanese food in a nice intimate setting.

Sightseeing

A stroll down to Wynyard Quarter pass the viaduct basin surrounded by all the beautiful yachts (that make Auckland the "city of sails") is a lovely thing to do on a nice day. There are numerous choices of food outlets in this area.
220 locals recommend
Wynyard Quarter
220 locals recommend
A stroll down to Wynyard Quarter pass the viaduct basin surrounded by all the beautiful yachts (that make Auckland the "city of sails") is a lovely thing to do on a nice day. There are numerous choices of food outlets in this area.
The Auckland Domain is a beautiful big park with beautiful gardens. The Auckland Museum is situated right in the middle of the park.
250 locals recommend
Auckland Domain
Park Road
250 locals recommend
The Auckland Domain is a beautiful big park with beautiful gardens. The Auckland Museum is situated right in the middle of the park.
The ferry building is beautiful. This is the main ferry terminal in Auckland and goes to all the main places that can be accessed by ferry.
42 locals recommend
Ferry Building
107 Quay St
42 locals recommend
The ferry building is beautiful. This is the main ferry terminal in Auckland and goes to all the main places that can be accessed by ferry.
Beautiful train station.
359 locals recommend
Britomart
1150 Shortland St
359 locals recommend
Beautiful train station.
Devonport is a beautiful little village. There are 2 mountains here (Mt Victoria and Northhead), both have beautiful views of Auckland city. Devonport is accessible via the ferry.
224 locals recommend
Devonport
224 locals recommend
Devonport is a beautiful little village. There are 2 mountains here (Mt Victoria and Northhead), both have beautiful views of Auckland city. Devonport is accessible via the ferry.

Shopping

A beautiful building and is one of Auckland's more expensive department stores selling brans like Ted Baker, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors etc.
71 locals recommend
Smith & Caughey's
261 Queen St
71 locals recommend
A beautiful building and is one of Auckland's more expensive department stores selling brans like Ted Baker, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors etc.
Closest supermarket to us.
143 locals recommend
Countdown Auckland Metro
19-25 Victoria St W
143 locals recommend
Closest supermarket to us.

Arts & Culture

The Auckland art gallery is beautiful. There is always something exciting to see here. Most of the exhibitions are free but some special exhibitions will have an entry fee. The cafe at the art gallery is also very nice.
51 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery
Wellesley Street East
51 locals recommend
The Auckland art gallery is beautiful. There is always something exciting to see here. Most of the exhibitions are free but some special exhibitions will have an entry fee. The cafe at the art gallery is also very nice.
Check out what shows are on at this beautiful theatre in Auckland.
114 locals recommend
The Civic
269-287 Wellesley St W
114 locals recommend
Check out what shows are on at this beautiful theatre in Auckland.

Drinks & Nightlife

Like gin? Like martini's? This is a cute bar perfect for drinks and snacks.
Gin Room closed for reno
Like gin? Like martini's? This is a cute bar perfect for drinks and snacks.
Tucked away in the beautiful boutique "Hotel De Brett" is the housebar. This place provides a nice ambiance if you are after a nice place for cheese, crackers, cocktails, wine.
Housebar
2 High St
Tucked away in the beautiful boutique "Hotel De Brett" is the housebar. This place provides a nice ambiance if you are after a nice place for cheese, crackers, cocktails, wine.

Entertainment & Activities

Great local comedians -- can't promise that the standard will be world class -- however, great insight to how us kiwis view life!
41 locals recommend
Classic Comedy & Bar
321 Queen St
41 locals recommend
Great local comedians -- can't promise that the standard will be world class -- however, great insight to how us kiwis view life!