Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Postal Service
537 Great North RoadThey have free WiFi, great coffe and food.
Mexico Ponsonby
164 Ponsonby RdGreat food, sangria and atmosphere.
It doesn't look much from the outside, but the food and service is exceptional.
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Cafe Viet
2 Surrey CresIt doesn't look much from the outside, but the food and service is exceptional.
Drinks & Nightlife
A hidden gem with an incredibly well stocked bar. You can ask for pretty much any drink here.
The Cork Gin & Whiskey
65a Mackelvie StreetA hidden gem with an incredibly well stocked bar. You can ask for pretty much any drink here.
They also do food - this is a great spot, especially if you want something in short walking distance from our apartment.
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Pocket Bar & Kitchen
592 Great N RdThey also do food - this is a great spot, especially if you want something in short walking distance from our apartment.
Arts & Culture
Objectspace
13 Rose RdNearby and peaceful to walk around - very modern - also free.
Essentials
Countdown Grey Lynn Central
4 Surrey CresDo your food shopping here.
Getting Around
From here you can take the number 18 / 195 buses to Victoria Street (centre of town) or the number 110 / 132 / 133 to Mayoral Drive (centre of town) all in 15 minutes.
523 Great North Rd
523 Great North RoadFrom here you can take the number 18 / 195 buses to Victoria Street (centre of town) or the number 110 / 132 / 133 to Mayoral Drive (centre of town) all in 15 minutes.
You can walk to Ponsonby Central from our place in 15-18minutes, straight through Grey Lynn park. Here are loads of great bars, restaurants and shops. Ponsonby Central is also a free WiFi hotspot.
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Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdYou can walk to Ponsonby Central from our place in 15-18minutes, straight through Grey Lynn park. Here are loads of great bars, restaurants and shops. Ponsonby Central is also a free WiFi hotspot.
Entertainment & Activities
Basement Theatre
Greys AvenueAll tickets are $5 on Wednesdays. They have 2 screens - their small 16 seater is very comfortable - their bigger 200 seat cinema is very well airconditioned so take something warm with you in summer.
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Academy Cinemas
44 Lorne StAll tickets are $5 on Wednesdays. They have 2 screens - their small 16 seater is very comfortable - their bigger 200 seat cinema is very well airconditioned so take something warm with you in summer.
Love this zoo - it is being developed at the moment so there will be more to see at the end of 2019 but still great to walk around.
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Izoo yaseAuckland
Love this zoo - it is being developed at the moment so there will be more to see at the end of 2019 but still great to walk around.