Guidebook for Auckland
Drinks & Nightlife
Great after work atmosphere most nights of the week. Happy hour from 3-7 pm
26 locals recommend
Provedor
131 Quay StGreat after work atmosphere most nights of the week. Happy hour from 3-7 pm
Brew on Quay
102 Quay StA bar with little nooks and crannies and upstairs open area
Spitting Feathers
16 Wyndham StCheap Heineken and bar snacks, negative is the dreadful acoustics though
and Racket Bar next door, interesting in that it is in a lane , in the winter the wall is a giant log fire outside. Vast selection of spirits at Racket Bar
Agents & Merchants Wine Bar
50 Customs St East Customs Stand Racket Bar next door, interesting in that it is in a lane , in the winter the wall is a giant log fire outside. Vast selection of spirits at Racket Bar
The best cocktails in the city with great surroundings, not cheap but worth it for the theatre of the creation and the taste
27 locals recommend
Coley & Punch
Shed 22 Princes WharfThe best cocktails in the city with great surroundings, not cheap but worth it for the theatre of the creation and the taste
Food Scene
Ortolana
33 Tyler StGreat food and not too pricey
Snapdragon
Fish and chip lunch special
LOVE this place for coffee, lunch or just for the bar. Beautifully decorated in midcentury furniture. 3 piece jazz on Sunday nights in the Atrium
7 locals recommend
Hotel DeBrett
2 High StLOVE this place for coffee, lunch or just for the bar. Beautifully decorated in midcentury furniture. 3 piece jazz on Sunday nights in the Atrium
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdVarious shops and eateries , great european breads
Barabra
147 Quay StGreat coffee, handmade pizza and cheese boards
Everything Else
Elliott Stables
39-41 Elliott StVarious little eateries in an old stable block
Mission Bay
Cinema and seaside village
Silo Park
Jellicoe StreetFriday Night open air cinema , food stalls and bar
Sightseeing
Another great Volcano to drive up, different views across the city. Hire a car for the day and have a drive around
23 locals recommend
Mount Wellington Shopping Centre
295 Penrose RdAnother great Volcano to drive up, different views across the city. Hire a car for the day and have a drive around
Parks & Nature
Awesome views over the Waitakeres, carry on the drive down the Piha , famous surf beach with black volcanic sand, great hand cut chips from the beach bar. Hire a car for the day and have a trip out. Cars can be hired from many places in the city centre to suit all budgets
111 locals recommend
Arataki Visitor Centre - Waitakere Ranges
300 Scenic DrAwesome views over the Waitakeres, carry on the drive down the Piha , famous surf beach with black volcanic sand, great hand cut chips from the beach bar. Hire a car for the day and have a trip out. Cars can be hired from many places in the city centre to suit all budgets
Arts & Culture
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Its great
Modern Art housed in a Hertitage building with great cafe
28 locals recommend
TSB Bank Wallace Arts Centre
72 Hillsborough RdModern Art housed in a Hertitage building with great cafe
Shopping
Lots of independent shops , great cafes especially Chuffed. Grab lunch in De Bretts Hotel, stunning atrium with retro furnishings
73 locals recommend
High Street
High StreetLots of independent shops , great cafes especially Chuffed. Grab lunch in De Bretts Hotel, stunning atrium with retro furnishings