Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Lots of great eateries and a great way to see Ponsonby in action!
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Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdLots of great eateries and a great way to see Ponsonby in action!
Lots of bars and restaurants the best place to head for dinner in Auckland. Also great for shopping and cafes.
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Ponsonby
Lots of bars and restaurants the best place to head for dinner in Auckland. Also great for shopping and cafes.
Richmond Road Cafe
318 Richmond RdGreat coffee and food
Bread & Butter Bakery and Cafe
34 Westmoreland St WAnother good local cafe
Big Sur
432 Richmond RdVegetarian cafe, great coffee
Honey Bones
480 Richmond RdGreat coffee and food
Ripe Delicatessen
174 Richmond RdWonderful salad and food and coffee.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gypsy Tea Room
455 Richmond RdGreat local bar
Parks & Nature
Our local park with lovely walkways and boardwalk amongst the mangroves. There is also a great jogging track around the park with fitness stations.
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Cox's Bay Reserve
44-66 W End RdOur local park with lovely walkways and boardwalk amongst the mangroves. There is also a great jogging track around the park with fitness stations.
Kelmarna Gardens
12 Hukanui CresLocal community garden
This is a wonderful day trip, great example of NZ conservation in action.
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Tiritiri Matangi Island
This is a wonderful day trip, great example of NZ conservation in action.
Essentials
Countdown Grey Lynn Central
4 Surrey CresDeli lines and wine, fresh fruit and salad, gourmet lines.
Great for lunch and snacks.
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Farro Fresh Grey Lynn
34 Westmoreland St WDeli lines and wine, fresh fruit and salad, gourmet lines.
Great for lunch and snacks.
Sightseeing
A great day trip for hikers, you will need good walking shoes and a hat and plenty of water. There is no store on the island. The two hour hike is worth it for the spectacular views. Take an early ferry and plan to be back mid afternoon. Best to book ferry in advance thru Fullers.
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Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
A great day trip for hikers, you will need good walking shoes and a hat and plenty of water. There is no store on the island. The two hour hike is worth it for the spectacular views. Take an early ferry and plan to be back mid afternoon. Best to book ferry in advance thru Fullers.
You get a great view of the city and can do the sky walk or sky jump if you feel up to it!
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I-Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestYou get a great view of the city and can do the sky walk or sky jump if you feel up to it!
Waiheke is a great day trip and offers fabulous beaches and scenery. Wine tours and great cafes on offer.
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Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdWaiheke is a great day trip and offers fabulous beaches and scenery. Wine tours and great cafes on offer.
Lovely seaside village with heritage homes and a good place to take a swim, climb Mt Victoria for a view of the city, explore the Tunnels at North Head.
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Devonport
Lovely seaside village with heritage homes and a good place to take a swim, climb Mt Victoria for a view of the city, explore the Tunnels at North Head.
Auckland is famous for its love of boating and it’s beautiful harbour. Lots of boats to admire and buzzing bars and cafes.
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Viaduct Basin
Auckland is famous for its love of boating and it’s beautiful harbour. Lots of boats to admire and buzzing bars and cafes.