Guidebook for Auckland
Parks & Nature
This is a beautiful park for a lovely walk all seasons of the year. At the top of the hill there are 360 degree views of Auckland.
There are two cafes, a ice cream parlour and plenty of water fountains and bathrooms along the way.
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Cornwall Park Avenue
Cornwall Park AvenueThis is a beautiful park for a lovely walk all seasons of the year. At the top of the hill there are 360 degree views of Auckland.
There are two cafes, a ice cream parlour and plenty of water fountains and bathrooms along the way.
Main park in central city - great spot for a picnic, lots of old trees with visible roots to climb and relax amongst, adjacent to Auckland University.
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Parque Albert
33-43 Princes StMain park in central city - great spot for a picnic, lots of old trees with visible roots to climb and relax amongst, adjacent to Auckland University.
Conveniently located directly behind the building is this beautiful cathedral and park with a great view of the Sky Tower.
Cathedral of St Patrick & St Joseph
43 Wyndham StConveniently located directly behind the building is this beautiful cathedral and park with a great view of the Sky Tower.
Arts & Culture
Another great spot in Auckland for wonderful views but head on inside for New Zealand culture and history or check out an exhibition.
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Auckland War Memorial Museum
Another great spot in Auckland for wonderful views but head on inside for New Zealand culture and history or check out an exhibition.
Located next to Albert Park, works from a variety of local and international artists can be found here - entry is free to the main gallery area though a fee may apply to any special exhibitions.
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Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastLocated next to Albert Park, works from a variety of local and international artists can be found here - entry is free to the main gallery area though a fee may apply to any special exhibitions.
Food Scene
Try the delicious banoffee pie at this small, lively restaurant that sits underneath the sky tower
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Federal Delicatessen
86 Federal StreetTry the delicious banoffee pie at this small, lively restaurant that sits underneath the sky tower
Upmarket food hall that has so much choice for meals - you can have drinks from one restaurant, dinner from another and dessert from another,
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Elliott Stables
39-41 Elliott StUpmarket food hall that has so much choice for meals - you can have drinks from one restaurant, dinner from another and dessert from another,
Hidden sandwich bar that sells amazing subway style 'build your own' sandwiches and great coffee - open between 9-3pm and very busy around 12-1pm, closed weekends.
Swansons Sandwich Bar
Swanson StreetHidden sandwich bar that sells amazing subway style 'build your own' sandwiches and great coffee - open between 9-3pm and very busy around 12-1pm, closed weekends.
Artsy cafe popular with city workers and tucked away from the main street, has really good coffee, slices and pastries. Open from 7-3pm, closed Sundays.
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Federal And Wolfe Cafe
10 Federal StArtsy cafe popular with city workers and tucked away from the main street, has really good coffee, slices and pastries. Open from 7-3pm, closed Sundays.
Very cute and popular dessert shop hidden behind Ortolana restaurant in Britomart - sells ice blocks, macrons, cakes and tarts!
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Milse
31 Tyler StVery cute and popular dessert shop hidden behind Ortolana restaurant in Britomart - sells ice blocks, macrons, cakes and tarts!
Street market during the day and restaurant mecca at night - from Japanese to burgers to cocktails, Ponsonby Central is very popular with locals and offers indoor and outdoor dining options.
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Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdStreet market during the day and restaurant mecca at night - from Japanese to burgers to cocktails, Ponsonby Central is very popular with locals and offers indoor and outdoor dining options.
Small hole in the wall Japanese restaurant that has great donburi, bento boxes and noodle dishes.
Renkon City
10 Durham Street EastSmall hole in the wall Japanese restaurant that has great donburi, bento boxes and noodle dishes.
Saturday and Sunday mornings from 7am - 12pm, street market pops up with flowers, pastries, coffee and live music!
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City Farmers' Market at Britomart
Britomart PlaceSaturday and Sunday mornings from 7am - 12pm, street market pops up with flowers, pastries, coffee and live music!
Everything Else
Park and playground area next to a buzzing restaurant scene right on the harbour front with views of the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
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Parque Silo
Jellicoe StreetPark and playground area next to a buzzing restaurant scene right on the harbour front with views of the Auckland Harbour Bridge.
Essentials
Across the road from the apartment and down Swanson Street on your right side you will find one of two inner city supermarkets that sells food and alcohol
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New World Metro Queen Street
125 Queen StAcross the road from the apartment and down Swanson Street on your right side you will find one of two inner city supermarkets that sells food and alcohol
The second of the two inner city supermarkets that is about 15 minute walk from the apartment. Opposite the Sky Screamer bungy, this supermarket sells alcohol, fresh fruit and vegetables and ready made meals.
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Countdown Auckland Metro
19-25 Victoria St WThe second of the two inner city supermarkets that is about 15 minute walk from the apartment. Opposite the Sky Screamer bungy, this supermarket sells alcohol, fresh fruit and vegetables and ready made meals.
Main hospital in central city - has Emergency Department. For emergencies - call 111 for fire/police/ambulance.
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Auckland City Hospital
2 Park RdMain hospital in central city - has Emergency Department. For emergencies - call 111 for fire/police/ambulance.
Drinks & Nightlife
Tiny bar that sells good old fashioned brews and local wines.
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Mo's
5 Federal StTiny bar that sells good old fashioned brews and local wines.
Nestled in the trendy Britomart area, the Country Club is a great place to watch a game of rugby, grab a beer and burger at Better Burger and enjoy the atmosphere.
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The Britomart Country Club
Nestled in the trendy Britomart area, the Country Club is a great place to watch a game of rugby, grab a beer and burger at Better Burger and enjoy the atmosphere.
Great eats and drinks, open outside area, turns into a nightclub after 10pm.
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Longroom
114 Ponsonby RdGreat eats and drinks, open outside area, turns into a nightclub after 10pm.
This is one of the most popular bars for the LGBTQ community with great music and karaoke.
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Family Bar and Club
270 Karangahape RdThis is one of the most popular bars for the LGBTQ community with great music and karaoke.
Sightseeing
Hub of activity - you can go up to the viewing deck to see the sights of Auckland, Sky walk around the outside of the viewing deck or do the Sky Jump! Very busy area that includes casino and restaurants
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Torre Sky
Victoria Street WestHub of activity - you can go up to the viewing deck to see the sights of Auckland, Sky walk around the outside of the viewing deck or do the Sky Jump! Very busy area that includes casino and restaurants
Catch a ferry from the Auckland Ferry Building to the wine, food, beach and cafe mecca that is Waiheke Island. A 30 minute ferry ride will take you a world away from the CBD - you will find quaint towns like Oneroa, stunning vineyards including Cable Bay, Mudbrick, Rainbow & Skye and Casita Miro. Family friendly and a fantastic day out!
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Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdCatch a ferry from the Auckland Ferry Building to the wine, food, beach and cafe mecca that is Waiheke Island. A 30 minute ferry ride will take you a world away from the CBD - you will find quaint towns like Oneroa, stunning vineyards including Cable Bay, Mudbrick, Rainbow & Skye and Casita Miro. Family friendly and a fantastic day out!
Located about 25 mins from the CBD, you can catch a bus from Britomart to Auckland Zoo and Western Springs Park that has large ponds to allow geese feeding. Open from 9.30-5pm, 7 days a week.
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Zoológico de Auckland
Located about 25 mins from the CBD, you can catch a bus from Britomart to Auckland Zoo and Western Springs Park that has large ponds to allow geese feeding. Open from 9.30-5pm, 7 days a week.
Interactive museum on transport and technology - great for rainy days and just down the road from Auckland Zoo!
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Museum of Transport and Technology
805 Great N RdInteractive museum on transport and technology - great for rainy days and just down the road from Auckland Zoo!