Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
under 3mins walk down the hill from the apartment for coffee and FREE Wifi, reasonable snacks and deserts too.
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Starbucks
220 Queen Stunder 3mins walk down the hill from the apartment for coffee and FREE Wifi, reasonable snacks and deserts too.
One of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland for great pasta, pizza, fish and steak.
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Prego Restaurant
226 Ponsonby RdOne of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland for great pasta, pizza, fish and steak.
Jervois Steak House & Saloon
70 Jervois RdBest steak house in Auckland
Highly recommended for ambience, atmosphere and the best lamb, steak in Auckland
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Botswana Butchery
99 Quay StHighly recommended for ambience, atmosphere and the best lamb, steak in Auckland
Cafe Hanoi
27 Galway StNice upmarket Vietnamese restaurant
One of the high end Japanese restaurant in town, highly recommended
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Ebisu
116 – 118 Quay StOne of the high end Japanese restaurant in town, highly recommended
Soto Japanese Garden Restaurant
13 St Marys RdAnother high end Japanese restaurant at St Mary's Bay
Great mussels and amazing selection of beers right by the beach
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De Fontein Belgian Beer Café
79 Tamaki DrGreat mussels and amazing selection of beers right by the beach
Thai Me Up
244 Ponsonby Rdvery reasonable and always busy thai restaurant
One of the best Chinese restaurants in town and been around for ages, heard the duck is the best and very authentic dishes too.
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Empress Garden Restaurant
227 Jervois RoadOne of the best Chinese restaurants in town and been around for ages, heard the duck is the best and very authentic dishes too.
great thai food in massive villa, try this out before the villa get's removed.
Erawan Thai Restaurant
280 Richmond Roadgreat thai food in massive villa, try this out before the villa get's removed.
Kermadec Ocean Fresh Restaurant
Great views from the restaurant and nice selection of wines and fish
Upmarket restaurant with recommended dishes and great crowd right in front of the viaduct basin with the boats and yachts
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Soul Bar & Bistro
Customs Street WestUpmarket restaurant with recommended dishes and great crowd right in front of the viaduct basin with the boats and yachts
Great restaurant for crowd watching and get vibrant at night with Ponsonby Social Club with local DJs next door as well.
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SPQR
150 Ponsonby RdGreat restaurant for crowd watching and get vibrant at night with Ponsonby Social Club with local DJs next door as well.
Voted best restaurant and coffee if you can make it up to Takapuna and the beach is right in front / next to the restaurant.
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Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeVoted best restaurant and coffee if you can make it up to Takapuna and the beach is right in front / next to the restaurant.
Nice coffee and french breakfast / lunch, yum
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La Petite Fourchette | Britomart
9 Britomart PlNice coffee and french breakfast / lunch, yum
Shaky Isles Coffee Co.
2 Alfred StNice coffee with breakfast and lunch menu
Espresso Workshop Britomart
11 Britomart PlCoffee with breakfast and lunch
The Chiller is possibly Auckland's most underrated and low key cafe with an amazing selection of sandwiches to choose from, mixed with a hearty array of savoury snacks and produces delightful coffee.
The Chiller
114 St Georges Bay RdThe Chiller is possibly Auckland's most underrated and low key cafe with an amazing selection of sandwiches to choose from, mixed with a hearty array of savoury snacks and produces delightful coffee.
As an alternative option to the more mainstream cafes in the CBD area, Federal & Wolfe is a cool, indie-style coffice that has sensational, organic food, Wi-Fi and refreshingly tasty coffee.
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Federal Delicatessen
86 Federal StreetAs an alternative option to the more mainstream cafes in the CBD area, Federal & Wolfe is a cool, indie-style coffice that has sensational, organic food, Wi-Fi and refreshingly tasty coffee.
Set on the popular Jervois Road strip and next door to its wine bar equivalent, Didas Food Store oozes European flavour with a relaxing feel is an excellent option in the Ponsonby/Herne Bay area.
Dida's Food Store - Jervois
54 Jervois RoadSet on the popular Jervois Road strip and next door to its wine bar equivalent, Didas Food Store oozes European flavour with a relaxing feel is an excellent option in the Ponsonby/Herne Bay area.
Located on the heart of Ponsonby Road's trendy cafe strip, great ambience, food and coffee, simple layout and superb location. It's always busy but there's an upstairs so you won't be disappointed.
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Dizengoff
256 Ponsonby RdLocated on the heart of Ponsonby Road's trendy cafe strip, great ambience, food and coffee, simple layout and superb location. It's always busy but there's an upstairs so you won't be disappointed.
Reminiscent of a New York apartment, Douglas Street Cafe walls cluttered with National Geographic greeted with numerous boxes of packed coffee beans on arrival sampling the supreme coffee on offer.
42 Douglas St
Reminiscent of a New York apartment, Douglas Street Cafe walls cluttered with National Geographic greeted with numerous boxes of packed coffee beans on arrival sampling the supreme coffee on offer.
Off the retail madness on Broadway in Newmarket, Teed St Larder describes itself as "upmarket yet unpretentious" which has great decor and neat little food snacks to complement its delicious coffee.
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Teed Street Larder
7 Teed StOff the retail madness on Broadway in Newmarket, Teed St Larder describes itself as "upmarket yet unpretentious" which has great decor and neat little food snacks to complement its delicious coffee.
Brand spanking new in the heart of Britomart, is The Store split into two halves specializes in 'gourmet food to take away' or dine in with the yummy European-inspired food and coffee is to die for.
5 Gore St
Brand spanking new in the heart of Britomart, is The Store split into two halves specializes in 'gourmet food to take away' or dine in with the yummy European-inspired food and coffee is to die for.
If you visit Rose Hip on the weekends, you might see the prime minister. It's his local. Rose Hip is a stalwart of Auckland cafes and knocks out probably the best coffee in Parnell with ample parking.
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Rosie
82 Gladstone RdIf you visit Rose Hip on the weekends, you might see the prime minister. It's his local. Rose Hip is a stalwart of Auckland cafes and knocks out probably the best coffee in Parnell with ample parking.
Auckland's newest precinct at City Works Depot, try Shed 5, Best Ugly Bagels, Food Truck Garage & Brothers Brewery within the complex. Amazing coffee and food, Wi-Fi and right next door to the CBD.
90 Wellesley St W
Auckland's newest precinct at City Works Depot, try Shed 5, Best Ugly Bagels, Food Truck Garage & Brothers Brewery within the complex. Amazing coffee and food, Wi-Fi and right next door to the CBD.
Zus & Zo is quite simply, the queen of Herne Bay. The food & coffee is simply tremendous, the service is ridiculously friendly and the decor and atmosphere entirely perfect. Highly rated & a must try!
Zus & Zo
228 Jervois RdZus & Zo is quite simply, the queen of Herne Bay. The food & coffee is simply tremendous, the service is ridiculously friendly and the decor and atmosphere entirely perfect. Highly rated & a must try!
A seafood-centric bistro is invitingly rustic — ice-cold pewter water mugs, tall stools clustered around wood-plank tables — and the fresh seafood is top-notch. more at eatatdepot.co.nz
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Depot
86 Federal StA seafood-centric bistro is invitingly rustic — ice-cold pewter water mugs, tall stools clustered around wood-plank tables — and the fresh seafood is top-notch. more at eatatdepot.co.nz
ponsonbycentral.co.nz > packed with small restaurants and shops, a bakery, an organic market, a butcher and pocket-size dining spots — sushi, pizza, Argentine barbecue, fortuneteller+radio station.
136 Ponsonby Rd
ponsonbycentral.co.nz > packed with small restaurants and shops, a bakery, an organic market, a butcher and pocket-size dining spots — sushi, pizza, Argentine barbecue, fortuneteller+radio station.
Essentials
open 24 hours and not too far away from the apartment for groceries and necessities including alcohol.
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Countdown Auckland City
76 Quay Stopen 24 hours and not too far away from the apartment for groceries and necessities including alcohol.
One of the largest and nicest supermarkets in just outside the fringe of the CBD.
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New World Victoria Park
2 College HillOne of the largest and nicest supermarkets in just outside the fringe of the CBD.
New World Metro Queen Street:
OPEN HOURS
Mon-Fri 7am - 10pm
Sat - Sun 8am - 10pm
More info at http://www.newworld.co.nz/upper-north-island/auckland/metro-queen-street/
125 Queen St
New World Metro Queen Street:
OPEN HOURS
Mon-Fri 7am - 10pm
Sat - Sun 8am - 10pm
More info at http://www.newworld.co.nz/upper-north-island/auckland/metro-queen-street/
Countdown Auckland Metro
Ph (09) 255 2428
Fax (09) 255 9800
Opening Hours
Mon - Sun : 7am-10pm
More at http://www.countdown.co.nz/20992/Countdown-Story/countdown-auckland-metro-opens-in-cbd
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25 Victoria Street WestCountdown Auckland Metro
Ph (09) 255 2428
Fax (09) 255 9800
Opening Hours
Mon - Sun : 7am-10pm
More at http://www.countdown.co.nz/20992/Countdown-Story/countdown-auckland-metro-opens-in-cbd
More at parnell.org.nz, where stalls overflow with local products. Bite into a bacon-and-egg bap (sandwich) with spicy tomato sauce ($5) while listening to a musician strum a guitar..
545 Parnell Rd
More at parnell.org.nz, where stalls overflow with local products. Bite into a bacon-and-egg bap (sandwich) with spicy tomato sauce ($5) while listening to a musician strum a guitar..
Drinks & Nightlife
1885
27 Galway StUpmarket bar and restaurant in hip area with the younger crowd.
One of my locals after work with busy creative types and professionals hanging out with relaxed atmosphere and gets busy during Fri/Sat nights
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The Britomart Country Club
One of my locals after work with busy creative types and professionals hanging out with relaxed atmosphere and gets busy during Fri/Sat nights
probably the busiest bar on the hippest street in Auckland, Ponsonby. great spot on a sunny day and always packed in Fri/Sat nights.
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Chapel Bar & Bistro
147 Ponsonby Rdprobably the busiest bar on the hippest street in Auckland, Ponsonby. great spot on a sunny day and always packed in Fri/Sat nights.
Great skinny bar with DJs at the back and always buzzing/busy most weekends. Also check out the new late night diner next door - more at www.thedenizen.co.nz/gastronomy/new-opening-late-night-diner/
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Ponsonby Social Club
152 Ponsonby RdGreat skinny bar with DJs at the back and always buzzing/busy most weekends. Also check out the new late night diner next door - more at www.thedenizen.co.nz/gastronomy/new-opening-late-night-diner/
Elegant French-Vietnamese-inspired hideaway serving inventive snacks and cocktails, more at britomart.org/xuxu
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Xuxu Dumpling Bar
23 Galway Street & Commerce StreetElegant French-Vietnamese-inspired hideaway serving inventive snacks and cocktails, more at britomart.org/xuxu
Japanese-themed bar (more at fukuko.co.nz), which opened in December, for steamed pork buns (4.50 dollars) and shochu tonics flavored with spiced jasmine and green tea (9 dollars).
Tyler Street
Tyler StreetJapanese-themed bar (more at fukuko.co.nz), which opened in December, for steamed pork buns (4.50 dollars) and shochu tonics flavored with spiced jasmine and green tea (9 dollars).
www.goldendawn.co.nz > a superb bar and music venue in Ponsonby with an indoor pub with exposed brick walls and dark corners & the outdoor courtyard where the party really happens with friendly crowd.
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The Golden Dawn - Tavern of Power (R.I.P)
134 Ponsonby Roadwww.goldendawn.co.nz > a superb bar and music venue in Ponsonby with an indoor pub with exposed brick walls and dark corners & the outdoor courtyard where the party really happens with friendly crowd.
Arts & Culture
Landmark in the city with the casino, many restaurants, and also the Orbit restaurant at the top of the sky tower. very touristy but recommended for a quick visit.
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SkyCity Auckland Convention Centre
88 Federal StLandmark in the city with the casino, many restaurants, and also the Orbit restaurant at the top of the sky tower. very touristy but recommended for a quick visit.
10mins walk to the local Art Gallery The museum’s permanent collection, spread across four levels, also includes commissioned works from contemporary Kiwi artists. more at aucklandartgallery.com
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Galeria Sztuki w Auckland Toi o Tāmaki
Wellesley Street East10mins walk to the local Art Gallery The museum’s permanent collection, spread across four levels, also includes commissioned works from contemporary Kiwi artists. more at aucklandartgallery.com
If you’ve ever wondered about Maori culture, visit aucklandmuseum.com, steps from the market on the edge of the domain. The museum features 3 floors of interactive exhibits with NZ's history & culture
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Muzeum Pamięci Wojny w Auckland
If you’ve ever wondered about Maori culture, visit aucklandmuseum.com, steps from the market on the edge of the domain. The museum features 3 floors of interactive exhibits with NZ's history & culture
Sightseeing
Take a 40 min ferry ride to Waiheke island for the best wineries, restaurants and beaches.For a glimpse of New Zealand’s bountiful natural beauty, sipping wine at Cable Bay Vineyard amongst many.
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Waiheke
25 Karaka RdTake a 40 min ferry ride to Waiheke island for the best wineries, restaurants and beaches.For a glimpse of New Zealand’s bountiful natural beauty, sipping wine at Cable Bay Vineyard amongst many.
Nearby town by the ferry ride to check out some nice restaurants and bars.
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Devonport
Nearby town by the ferry ride to check out some nice restaurants and bars.
Ferry Building
107 Quay StHop on the Ferry to some of the islands around Auckland
Rangitoto Island
Take a ferry across or kayak from Mission Bay beach
Mission Bay
Nice relaxing beach with nearby restaurants, bars , cafes