Sam N Alisa's Guidebook
Food scene
Get the vege rice bowl. It is our favourite dish in Auckland!
10 locals recommend
Chop Chop Noodle House
Get the vege rice bowl. It is our favourite dish in Auckland!
The Butcher's Son
204 Jervois RdCool, vegan restaurant. Get the bao buns!
Gemmayze Street
Poynton TerraceDelicious falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, baba ghanoush.
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdCool vibes and lots of restaurants.
Belly Worship
547 Dominion RdUnique menu options (like the Chinese burrito) and has vegan options.
Awesome, new tiny Mexican restaurant. We usually get the jackfruit burritos and they’re delish. The owner is super lovely.
Mr. Taco
75 C Victoria Street WestAwesome, new tiny Mexican restaurant. We usually get the jackfruit burritos and they’re delish. The owner is super lovely.
MASU by Nic Watt
90 Federal StFancy restaurant with tasty food.
We love going to these markets on Sunday mornings. Highly recommend! There’s produce, live music, a playground, samples, and bites to eat.
17 locals recommend
Grey Lynn Farmers Market
510 Richmond RdWe love going to these markets on Sunday mornings. Highly recommend! There’s produce, live music, a playground, samples, and bites to eat.
Fun activities
Fun, indoor mini-golf. Located in the viaduct which is a lovely area to walk around in.
10 locals recommend
Holey Moley Golf Club Auckland
204 Quay StFun, indoor mini-golf. Located in the viaduct which is a lovely area to walk around in.
Sightseeing
Beautiful walk along the waterfront. Recommended to do during the day and night.
Westhaven Marina Boat Ramp
79 Westhaven DrBeautiful walk along the waterfront. Recommended to do during the day and night.
Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestLook up at the tower from its base or choose to go to the top!