Guidebook for Auckland

Monica & Philip
Monica & Philip
Guidebook for Auckland

Food Scene

Very good for coffee and brunch.
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Deco Eatery Cafe
418 Titirangi Rd
74 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Very good for coffee and brunch.
A Titirangi Landmark. If you're lucky you might even meet the singing Barista.
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The Hardware Cafe
404 S Titirangi Rd
35 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A Titirangi Landmark. If you're lucky you might even meet the singing Barista.
This is our go-to Indian Takeaways.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Little India
142 W Coast Rd
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
This is our go-to Indian Takeaways.
Quality cabinet food, and great coffee.
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Vevo
400 Titirangi Rd
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Quality cabinet food, and great coffee.
10 minutes drive from our house, Brickworks has a range of good restaurants and cafes to choose from.
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The Brickworks
7 Veronica St
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10 minutes drive from our house, Brickworks has a range of good restaurants and cafes to choose from.
Takapuna is an iconic East Coast beach, with beautiful views of famous Rangitoto Island. And Takapuna Beach Café is a great spot to sip coffee while you look at the view! Resonably pricey food, but absolutely delicious.
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The Promenade
148 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Takapuna is an iconic East Coast beach, with beautiful views of famous Rangitoto Island. And Takapuna Beach Café is a great spot to sip coffee while you look at the view! Resonably pricey food, but absolutely delicious.

Drinks & Nightlife

There are so many cool options in Federal Street. Try Bellotta for Tapas and drinks, Federal St Deli for a New York diner experience, Masu for amazing Japanese cuisine and The Grill for the best duck fat chips in town.
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Federal Street
Federal Street
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There are so many cool options in Federal Street. Try Bellotta for Tapas and drinks, Federal St Deli for a New York diner experience, Masu for amazing Japanese cuisine and The Grill for the best duck fat chips in town.
Britomart has recently been brought to life with a range of bars and restaurants. Ebisu is a fantastic Japanese restaurant, Tyler St Garage is a good spot for a drink, and Milse does the best desserts.
359 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Britomart
1150 Shortland St
359 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Britomart has recently been brought to life with a range of bars and restaurants. Ebisu is a fantastic Japanese restaurant, Tyler St Garage is a good spot for a drink, and Milse does the best desserts.

Sightseeing

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Torre Sky
Victoria Street West
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Auckland is defined by its volcanic cones, and One Tree Hill is the most famous. If you only visit one mountain in Auckland, this is the one! Surrounded by Cornwall Park, this is the perfect inner city spot for a summer picnic.
279 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cerro de un Árbol
670 Manukau Rd
279 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Auckland is defined by its volcanic cones, and One Tree Hill is the most famous. If you only visit one mountain in Auckland, this is the one! Surrounded by Cornwall Park, this is the perfect inner city spot for a summer picnic.

Parks & Nature

Drive out to the wild west coast to this famous surf beach. About a 25 minute drive from our house, there's a café and a fish and chip shop at the beach if you need refreshments.
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Piha
145 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Drive out to the wild west coast to this famous surf beach. About a 25 minute drive from our house, there's a café and a fish and chip shop at the beach if you need refreshments.
Huia is a gentle beach on the Manukau harbour, approximately 20 minutes drive from our house. There are a number of walking trails and scenic lookouts to explore in the area. And the Huia Food Store is a great spot for coffee afterwards.
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Huia
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Huia is a gentle beach on the Manukau harbour, approximately 20 minutes drive from our house. There are a number of walking trails and scenic lookouts to explore in the area. And the Huia Food Store is a great spot for coffee afterwards.
Arataki is the best place to visit if you're interested in walking or hiking in the Waitakere Ranges. There are tracks in the hills which cater for the full range of abilities, and the visitor centre can give you all the information you need about the area.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Centro de Visitantes Arataki - Waitakere Ranges
300 Scenic Dr
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arataki is the best place to visit if you're interested in walking or hiking in the Waitakere Ranges. There are tracks in the hills which cater for the full range of abilities, and the visitor centre can give you all the information you need about the area.

Arts & Culture

Te Uru is just up the hill from our house - a 2 minute drive, or a 20 minute walk (warning - steep hill!). Entry is free, and you'll find local arts and crafts displayed in award-winning architecture, with Deco café right next door.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery
420 Titirangi Rd
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Te Uru is just up the hill from our house - a 2 minute drive, or a 20 minute walk (warning - steep hill!). Entry is free, and you'll find local arts and crafts displayed in award-winning architecture, with Deco café right next door.
The museum will give you an insight into Auckland life - past and present. You can also see Maori cultural performances frequently through the day.
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Auckland War Memorial Museum
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The museum will give you an insight into Auckland life - past and present. You can also see Maori cultural performances frequently through the day.
An amazing building with iconic collections of NZ art.
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Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street East
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An amazing building with iconic collections of NZ art.

Entertainment & Activities

Catch a comedy show at the Classic.
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Classic Comedy & Bar
321 Queen St
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Catch a comedy show at the Classic.
$10 movies! Top tip - go early to find a car park, and grab a bite to eat at The Brickworks.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reading Cinemas
3058 Great N Rd
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
$10 movies! Top tip - go early to find a car park, and grab a bite to eat at The Brickworks.

Shopping

A perfect little gift shop with a range of NZ products to take home from your travels.
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Gecko In The Village
400 Rangiwai Rd
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A perfect little gift shop with a range of NZ products to take home from your travels.
A 10 minute drive from our house, LynnMall has a good range of shops.
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LynnMall
3058 Great N Rd
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A 10 minute drive from our house, LynnMall has a good range of shops.
Newmarket has the coolest shops - my favourite place for a day shopping with my girlfriends. Save on parking hassle and take the train from New Lynn.
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Teed Street
Teed Street
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Newmarket has the coolest shops - my favourite place for a day shopping with my girlfriends. Save on parking hassle and take the train from New Lynn.