Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
5 stars - top pick ! GO! 7 day 7am-10pm ALL fantastic eateries, bars & more REALLY GOOD. Argentinian, Japanese, Burger Burger, free range rotisserie chicken, Organic Market,fruit,vege,bakers coffee,NZ cheeses,icecreams & All eat in or take-out - reasonable prices.
298 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby Rd5 stars - top pick ! GO! 7 day 7am-10pm ALL fantastic eateries, bars & more REALLY GOOD. Argentinian, Japanese, Burger Burger, free range rotisserie chicken, Organic Market,fruit,vege,bakers coffee,NZ cheeses,icecreams & All eat in or take-out - reasonable prices.
Multi-award winning, sophisticated yet relaxed, comfortable, quality furnishings in leather & wood, great service, amazing wines by the glass. Ask for recommendations they know their wares well. Chef/owner Sarah turns out pure bistro food with a kiwi twist. Hits all the right culinary notes for everyone. Lunch, Dinner & 3-5PM 'snacks' menu - bookings advised.
If you like watching the world go by grab a table near the front. http://www.ponsonbyroadbistro.co.nz/
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Ponsonby Road Bistro
165 Ponsonby RdMulti-award winning, sophisticated yet relaxed, comfortable, quality furnishings in leather & wood, great service, amazing wines by the glass. Ask for recommendations they know their wares well. Chef/owner Sarah turns out pure bistro food with a kiwi twist. Hits all the right culinary notes for everyone. Lunch, Dinner & 3-5PM 'snacks' menu - bookings advised.
If you like watching the world go by grab a table near the front. http://www.ponsonbyroadbistro.co.nz/
Casual, great burger - Tall juicy burgers filled with - wild-catch fish, aged Angus Beef, free-range pulled pork & chicken and more - for healthy bunnies wrapped in Cos lettuce or naughty bunnies Brioche Bun. Add Kumara fries w' truffle aioli, charred Broccoli,a beer or wine you'll be happy! Great staff, fast, groovy,busy. $ to $$ price range. You may have to queue order a drink & relax.
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Burger Burger Ponsonby
4 Brown StCasual, great burger - Tall juicy burgers filled with - wild-catch fish, aged Angus Beef, free-range pulled pork & chicken and more - for healthy bunnies wrapped in Cos lettuce or naughty bunnies Brioche Bun. Add Kumara fries w' truffle aioli, charred Broccoli,a beer or wine you'll be happy! Great staff, fast, groovy,busy. $ to $$ price range. You may have to queue order a drink & relax.
JAPANESE - Elegant, food as art. Attentive staff, 5 star Sake & Wine list. Equal to 1 star Michelin Star Tokyo restaurants, Book & relax into sensational degustation - Bliss ! Lunch casual & Dinner more formal Tues-Sat.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cocoro
56a Brown StJAPANESE - Elegant, food as art. Attentive staff, 5 star Sake & Wine list. Equal to 1 star Michelin Star Tokyo restaurants, Book & relax into sensational degustation - Bliss ! Lunch casual & Dinner more formal Tues-Sat.
Great Ramen - Tokyo Style - family run - relaxed vibe affordable & excellent food. Courtyard dining out the back - great sake & wine, Asahi on tap - yes!
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ramen Takara Ponsonby
272 Ponsonby RdGreat Ramen - Tokyo Style - family run - relaxed vibe affordable & excellent food. Courtyard dining out the back - great sake & wine, Asahi on tap - yes!
Arts & Culture
Great local & international art. The building has won several international architectural awards - afterwards walk out of gallery into historic Albert Park to wander around beautiful gardens with massive trees.
606 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastGreat local & international art. The building has won several international architectural awards - afterwards walk out of gallery into historic Albert Park to wander around beautiful gardens with massive trees.
Parks & Nature
Great park especially for kids - flying fox, BMX bike court and a huge, safe modern play ground for kids - they will LOVE it!
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Grey Lynn
Dryden StreetGreat park especially for kids - flying fox, BMX bike court and a huge, safe modern play ground for kids - they will LOVE it!
Mature trees, well graded walk trail & park benches - great for a picnic spot.
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Western
7 Howe StMature trees, well graded walk trail & park benches - great for a picnic spot.
Essentials
Huge & Fab Countdown Supermarket - 3 minute walk from your accomadtion. Huge range of New Zealand & international premium, organic foods, fruit, fish, veges, wine, beers etc.boutique cheese, ice cream, delicatessen goodies, top grade sushi ready to go. Amazing selection ! 7 days - 7am to 10pm.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Countdown Ponsonby
4 Williamson AveHuge & Fab Countdown Supermarket - 3 minute walk from your accomadtion. Huge range of New Zealand & international premium, organic foods, fruit, fish, veges, wine, beers etc.boutique cheese, ice cream, delicatessen goodies, top grade sushi ready to go. Amazing selection ! 7 days - 7am to 10pm.
Shopping
Cool, Iconic, affordable NZ souvenirs, presents, objet d'art, art & crafts. Gift wrapping & great, helpful staff.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Garden Party
130 Ponsonby RdCool, Iconic, affordable NZ souvenirs, presents, objet d'art, art & crafts. Gift wrapping & great, helpful staff.
Getting Around
Bus stop # 7214 is the closest Inner City LINK bus stop (Green Bus).
Get off bus & walk 4 minutes down Williamson Avenue, turn LEFT into Sussex we are the first house on the left, 45 Sussex St.
This bus runs along both sides of Ponsonby Road.
Go LEFT down Ponsonby Rd to City, waterfront, Britomart & SkyCity transport centres.
Go RIGHT up Ponsonby rd to Museum, K'Rd and top of town.
90 Ponsonby Rd
90 Ponsonby RoadBus stop # 7214 is the closest Inner City LINK bus stop (Green Bus).
Get off bus & walk 4 minutes down Williamson Avenue, turn LEFT into Sussex we are the first house on the left, 45 Sussex St.
This bus runs along both sides of Ponsonby Road.
Go LEFT down Ponsonby Rd to City, waterfront, Britomart & SkyCity transport centres.
Go RIGHT up Ponsonby rd to Museum, K'Rd and top of town.