Lauren’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Western Springs
Auckland Zoo
Good day out for the family.
Great central gallery, can get around in a couple of hours - close to the park and city shops
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastGreat central gallery, can get around in a couple of hours - close to the park and city shops
Food scene
This place has great food and roasts its own coffee, also it's only a five minute walk from our house :) perfect spot for your first morning in Kingsland while you get your bearings.
34 locals recommend
Atomic Coffee Roasters
420 New N RdThis place has great food and roasts its own coffee, also it's only a five minute walk from our house :) perfect spot for your first morning in Kingsland while you get your bearings.
Also five minutes up the road, the Portland is a great local bar, which also does a great $6 burger deal every day between 4 - 6pm.
48 locals recommend
The Portland Public House
463 New N RdAlso five minutes up the road, the Portland is a great local bar, which also does a great $6 burger deal every day between 4 - 6pm.
Umu Pizza
469 New N RdWoodfired, Sourdough Pizza. Just as delicious as it sounds.
Postal Service
537 Great North RoadThe yummiest brunch/lunch + coffee spot in Grey Lynn.
Great restaurant! Good for sharing plates with asian influence. Yummy cocktails, fun vibe.
73 locals recommend
The Blue Breeze Inn
Great restaurant! Good for sharing plates with asian influence. Yummy cocktails, fun vibe.
If you're looking for a fancier dinner out, Amano is the place! Right in Britomart, close to good bars etc to visit afterwards. Amano has the yummiest handmade pasta in the City!
87 locals recommend
Amano
Britomart PlaceIf you're looking for a fancier dinner out, Amano is the place! Right in Britomart, close to good bars etc to visit afterwards. Amano has the yummiest handmade pasta in the City!
Delicious Italian food on K Road, really fun vibe - yummy pasta, Good Happy Hour with seats outside.
69 locals recommend
Coco's Cantina
374 Karangahape RdDelicious Italian food on K Road, really fun vibe - yummy pasta, Good Happy Hour with seats outside.
Neighbourhoods
You could spend all arvo / evening in Ponsonby. It's a great area to go out for dinner or drinks at night, and shopping during the day.
114 locals recommend
Ponsonby
You could spend all arvo / evening in Ponsonby. It's a great area to go out for dinner or drinks at night, and shopping during the day.
Fancy a shopping day? Catch the train straight to Newmarket, Start with a coffee and breakfast at Candy Shop and hit up streets like Osborne Lane ( twenty seven names, I love Ugly, Juliette Hogan) and Nuffield Street! ( Stolen Girlfriends Club, Gorman, Superette, Flo + Frankie, Karen Walker) Stop for a glass of wine and snack at Cali Eatery! XX
167 locals recommend
Newmarket
Fancy a shopping day? Catch the train straight to Newmarket, Start with a coffee and breakfast at Candy Shop and hit up streets like Osborne Lane ( twenty seven names, I love Ugly, Juliette Hogan) and Nuffield Street! ( Stolen Girlfriends Club, Gorman, Superette, Flo + Frankie, Karen Walker) Stop for a glass of wine and snack at Cali Eatery! XX