Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
good coffee, french patisserie, international food, NZ honey only Sat and Sun 8:30-13:00
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French Market
69 St Georges Bay Rdgood coffee, french patisserie, international food, NZ honey only Sat and Sun 8:30-13:00
Walk to The Orbit restaurant, as you eat, the restaurant moves slowly and you see spectacular 360 degree views in one hour! Day or night ...the sunsets are amazing!
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Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestWalk to The Orbit restaurant, as you eat, the restaurant moves slowly and you see spectacular 360 degree views in one hour! Day or night ...the sunsets are amazing!
The Chocolate Boutique for dessert and/or coffee and treats is a must. Walking distance! Lots of other restaurants to choose from : Mexican, French, Italian, Japanese, Steak House all next to each other.
Parnell Rise
Parnell RiseThe Chocolate Boutique for dessert and/or coffee and treats is a must. Walking distance! Lots of other restaurants to choose from : Mexican, French, Italian, Japanese, Steak House all next to each other.
Bike or walk there, or catch a bus from the Quay, 5 mins walk away!Cafes as well as restaurants! Pizzarias, The iconic Pink Belgian Beer Restaurant with views from the balcony to the beach and harbour...The Fish Pot cafe which sells fish and chips wrapped in paper for you to take away and eat on the beach. Natural NZ ice cream shop too.
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Mission Bay
Bike or walk there, or catch a bus from the Quay, 5 mins walk away!Cafes as well as restaurants! Pizzarias, The iconic Pink Belgian Beer Restaurant with views from the balcony to the beach and harbour...The Fish Pot cafe which sells fish and chips wrapped in paper for you to take away and eat on the beach. Natural NZ ice cream shop too.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent variety of Craft Beer, little rooms for groups of 6 or more, upstairs there's a more intimate area for a couple or smaller group. Nice atmosphere for all age groups!
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Brew on Quay
102 Quay StExcellent variety of Craft Beer, little rooms for groups of 6 or more, upstairs there's a more intimate area for a couple or smaller group. Nice atmosphere for all age groups!
Variety of bars and restaurants, all within walking distance.
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Vulcan Lane
Vulcan LaneVariety of bars and restaurants, all within walking distance.
Restaurants galore, walk past flash yachts moored, watch the world go by!
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Viaduct Harbour
21 Viaduct Harbour AvenueRestaurants galore, walk past flash yachts moored, watch the world go by!
Parks & Nature
Walk to and around the rose gardens, in flower Nov-March/April,...or jog there,...and continue down the hill to Judges Bay for a swim at full tide, Dec-March. Carry on up the rise to the oldest, tiniest little wooden Anglican church in Auckland. It is open for service on Sundays 9 am..it has a little old cemetery around it....or simply sit under the big trees and look at the view across to the harbour. Our favourite go to place for a picnic!
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Parnells On The Rose Garden
85 Gladstone RdWalk to and around the rose gardens, in flower Nov-March/April,...or jog there,...and continue down the hill to Judges Bay for a swim at full tide, Dec-March. Carry on up the rise to the oldest, tiniest little wooden Anglican church in Auckland. It is open for service on Sundays 9 am..it has a little old cemetery around it....or simply sit under the big trees and look at the view across to the harbour. Our favourite go to place for a picnic!
Nice and warm in the winter! Check out the exotic flowers and plants. Go for a short fern walk. Head up to the museum for heaps of things to see. There's a kiosk by the duck ponds and/or a cafe at the museum.
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Domain Wintergardens
Wintergarden RoadNice and warm in the winter! Check out the exotic flowers and plants. Go for a short fern walk. Head up to the museum for heaps of things to see. There's a kiosk by the duck ponds and/or a cafe at the museum.
Walk jog or bike there and have a picnic with amazing harbour views! Go down the path from the other side of the hill and you're in Mission Bay with the beach playground, cafes etc.
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Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Park
19 Hapimana StWalk jog or bike there and have a picnic with amazing harbour views! Go down the path from the other side of the hill and you're in Mission Bay with the beach playground, cafes etc.
Sightseeing
Walk or bike along the footpath designated for both. Get some fresh air and exercise while taking in the stunning sea scenery. Stop for a swim or picnic at Okahu Bay or carry on a bit further past Kelly Tarlton's Waterworld and on to Bastion Point or (Michael Savage Park) for gorgeous views of the harbour. If you want to buy an ice cream, coffee, or a meal just take the path down the other side of the point to Mission Bay.
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Tamaki Drive
Tamaki DriveWalk or bike along the footpath designated for both. Get some fresh air and exercise while taking in the stunning sea scenery. Stop for a swim or picnic at Okahu Bay or carry on a bit further past Kelly Tarlton's Waterworld and on to Bastion Point or (Michael Savage Park) for gorgeous views of the harbour. If you want to buy an ice cream, coffee, or a meal just take the path down the other side of the point to Mission Bay.
Entertainment & Activities
If you have small children, this is within walking distance, and just a little further on is the Parnell Rose Garden. There is a cafe just past the Rose Garden on the right. it's very popular with the locals who spill out on the path to get their weekend fix!
Gladstone Park Playground
106A Gladstone RdIf you have small children, this is within walking distance, and just a little further on is the Parnell Rose Garden. There is a cafe just past the Rose Garden on the right. it's very popular with the locals who spill out on the path to get their weekend fix!
Within walking distance...Heated, salt pools for everyone in the family! A hot spa pool under an umbrella, or kids can jump and slide around a fun fountain pool, or if you want to do lengths the Olympic Pool is cold water. There are umbrellas and places to picnic as well as a kiosk for food. Only open late Oct to Easter weekend.
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Parnell Baths
25 Judges Bay RdWithin walking distance...Heated, salt pools for everyone in the family! A hot spa pool under an umbrella, or kids can jump and slide around a fun fountain pool, or if you want to do lengths the Olympic Pool is cold water. There are umbrellas and places to picnic as well as a kiosk for food. Only open late Oct to Easter weekend.
Lilliputt Mini Golf | Safari & T. Rex Alley
3 Tamaki Drif you need to entertain the troops!
Can walk there. Fantastic to catch the feeding Stingray times and see the sharks swim above you! You can buy food there too and there's an indoor playground!
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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
23 Tamaki DrCan walk there. Fantastic to catch the feeding Stingray times and see the sharks swim above you! You can buy food there too and there's an indoor playground!
Shopping
Lots of shops for clothing, shoes, you name it! Catch a bus from Beach Road or take a train from Britomart to Newmarket.
It's about 10 mins away on train.
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Broadway
BroadwayLots of shops for clothing, shoes, you name it! Catch a bus from Beach Road or take a train from Britomart to Newmarket.
It's about 10 mins away on train.
Kathmandu Queen Street
151 Queen StGood for outdoor wear, hiking gear etc!
Essentials
Only 5-7 mins walk away. Everything you need from food/wine to toiletries to pharmaceutical items...all under 1 roof, 24 hours/7 days
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Countdown Auckland City
76 Quay StOnly 5-7 mins walk away. Everything you need from food/wine to toiletries to pharmaceutical items...all under 1 roof, 24 hours/7 days