Andrea’s guidebook
Auckland Food suggestions
This place has a great selection of European beers, great seafood (the mussels!) and sharing platters.
27 locals recommend
De Fontein Belgian Beer Café
79 Tamaki DrThis place has a great selection of European beers, great seafood (the mussels!) and sharing platters.
This is newer Craft beer hub of Mission Bay, I think mostly NZ brands. Pretty good food and they have live music on Sunday afternoons.
8 locals recommend
Good George Craft House Mission Bay
71 Tamaki DrThis is newer Craft beer hub of Mission Bay, I think mostly NZ brands. Pretty good food and they have live music on Sunday afternoons.
Movenpick
75 Tamaki DrDelicious (but expensive) ice cream!
Ponsonby is the a super popular hangout place in Auckland. Great food and shopping.
298 locals recommend
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdPonsonby is the a super popular hangout place in Auckland. Great food and shopping.
Shopping
One of Aucklands major developments, the Westfield Newmarket. Some shops are still not open but I believe plenty to see and do and eat. Newmarket has all of the majors shops you need or want.
67 locals recommend
Westfield Newmarket
277 BroadwayOne of Aucklands major developments, the Westfield Newmarket. Some shops are still not open but I believe plenty to see and do and eat. Newmarket has all of the majors shops you need or want.
Sightseeing
It is not everyday that you can say you've walked up a volcano.... this is a neat adventure for outdoorsy family. Prob 6years + then they can walk themselves up the hill. At the top you are rewarded with a stunning 360 degree view of Auckland city and the harbour that surrounds us. The rock formations and plants make it pretty interesting and is loaded with historic old cottages. It is rubbish free, so you need to pack your own lunch and a bag to take your rubbish back home with you.
280 locals recommend
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
It is not everyday that you can say you've walked up a volcano.... this is a neat adventure for outdoorsy family. Prob 6years + then they can walk themselves up the hill. At the top you are rewarded with a stunning 360 degree view of Auckland city and the harbour that surrounds us. The rock formations and plants make it pretty interesting and is loaded with historic old cottages. It is rubbish free, so you need to pack your own lunch and a bag to take your rubbish back home with you.
A rugged wild west coast experience featuring black sand. It is a surreal place on a wild windy day or a picture perfect summers day. You really need a car to head out there for a fish n chips at sunset.
229 locals recommend
Piha
A rugged wild west coast experience featuring black sand. It is a surreal place on a wild windy day or a picture perfect summers day. You really need a car to head out there for a fish n chips at sunset.
This place is an idyllic island paradise. More and more Aucklanders are living on the island so there are loads of lovely cafes and wineries.
You don't need a car, you can bus or bike around...
407 locals recommend
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdThis place is an idyllic island paradise. More and more Aucklanders are living on the island so there are loads of lovely cafes and wineries.
You don't need a car, you can bus or bike around...
Stunning piece of New Zealand coastline, this breathtaking place is ideal for surfing, sunbathing or trying to spot native NZ birds.
It is about an hour from Auckland direct.. but there is plenty to see up that way. I would suggest stopping by Matakana on your way, and if you can do it on a Saturday morning you will catch the Matakana Markets... delicious food and coffee before you head off to the beach.
Omaha beach is also beautiful but busier with loads of holiday houses.
Goat Island Marine Reserve is another feature of the Rodney district, you can hire snorkel and mask to check out the sea life.
70 locals recommend
Tawharanui Regional Park
1181 Takatu RdStunning piece of New Zealand coastline, this breathtaking place is ideal for surfing, sunbathing or trying to spot native NZ birds.
It is about an hour from Auckland direct.. but there is plenty to see up that way. I would suggest stopping by Matakana on your way, and if you can do it on a Saturday morning you will catch the Matakana Markets... delicious food and coffee before you head off to the beach.
Omaha beach is also beautiful but busier with loads of holiday houses.
Goat Island Marine Reserve is another feature of the Rodney district, you can hire snorkel and mask to check out the sea life.
Entertainment
A lovely little movie theatre in the heart of Mission Bay, 15min walk from Rukutai St. If the weather is no good or need to hide from the heat... this could be a nice little distraction.
27 locals recommend
Berkeley Mission Bay
85 Tamaki DrA lovely little movie theatre in the heart of Mission Bay, 15min walk from Rukutai St. If the weather is no good or need to hide from the heat... this could be a nice little distraction.
The Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room
1004 Leigh RdThis is a great place to just take a walk and people watch and check out the superyachts or end up having lunch or dinner. Full of great restaurants and bars, so many choices.
You can walk across the draw bridge to Wynyard quarter and there is another selection of restaurants but also an awesome playground for the kids. So a nice spot for everyone.
223 locals recommend
Viaduct Basin
This is a great place to just take a walk and people watch and check out the superyachts or end up having lunch or dinner. Full of great restaurants and bars, so many choices.
You can walk across the draw bridge to Wynyard quarter and there is another selection of restaurants but also an awesome playground for the kids. So a nice spot for everyone.
Food scene
Archie's Restaurant & Pizzeria
63 Davis Cres
Ostro Brasserie & Bar
52 Tyler StGreat location for a drink or bite to eat. STUNNING!
Known for its incredibly seafood menu. In the heart of the city by Sky City. This place is fun and casual... no bookings.
101 locals recommend
Depot
86 Federal StKnown for its incredibly seafood menu. In the heart of the city by Sky City. This place is fun and casual... no bookings.
The Eatery at Eastridge
215 Kepa Road