Guidebook for Auckland

Caroline
Guidebook for Auckland

Food Scene

Incredible gourmet open sandwiches, and the cinnamon buns are a must try.
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Hare and the turtle
63 New Windsor Rd
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Incredible gourmet open sandwiches, and the cinnamon buns are a must try.
Woodworks Parking at the side or above from Henry St Great breakfast, brunch and lunches. Excellent coffee. Big space, very family friendly.
1790 Great North Rd
1790 Great North Road
Woodworks Parking at the side or above from Henry St Great breakfast, brunch and lunches. Excellent coffee. Big space, very family friendly.
Pick up any natural, organic and gluten free foods needed. They also have a cafe with breakfast and brunches as well as a great selection of salads and 'healthy' sweet treats.
Huckleberry New Lynn with Refill Hub
34D Portage Rd
Pick up any natural, organic and gluten free foods needed. They also have a cafe with breakfast and brunches as well as a great selection of salads and 'healthy' sweet treats.
Very yummy bagels and an interior caravan for kids to play in
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The Tannery
44b Portage Rd
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Very yummy bagels and an interior caravan for kids to play in
Turkish and Greek-inspired breakfast, lunch or dinners. Delicious lunch menu featuring Turkish mince, Fasulye beans and their twist on a classic eggs bene, fresh dips (think tzatziki, taramasalata and hummus), nibbly mezze bits, souvlaki and kebabs. Finish your meal with baklava.
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Bodrum Kitchen
3058 Great N Rd
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Turkish and Greek-inspired breakfast, lunch or dinners. Delicious lunch menu featuring Turkish mince, Fasulye beans and their twist on a classic eggs bene, fresh dips (think tzatziki, taramasalata and hummus), nibbly mezze bits, souvlaki and kebabs. Finish your meal with baklava.
Hearty, wholesome meals, refreshing beverages and a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Italian classics a modern Kiwi twist.
Goode Brothers New Lynn
Hearty, wholesome meals, refreshing beverages and a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Italian classics a modern Kiwi twist.
Slow cooked BBQ Meat, and a good selection of tap beer, wine and handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy platters, something from the grill, or one of the epic burgers.
Cleaver & Co
3058 Great N Rd
Slow cooked BBQ Meat, and a good selection of tap beer, wine and handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy platters, something from the grill, or one of the epic burgers.
Spot for brunch or something from the delicious and abundant cabinet food, with amazing baking, pies, sandwiches and salads.
Shaky Isles Coffee Co.
4 Veronica Street
Spot for brunch or something from the delicious and abundant cabinet food, with amazing baking, pies, sandwiches and salads.
Absolutely beautiful breakfast and lunch. Head early on a Saturday as it gets busy. Week days (apart from Monday) are best for visiting this spot.
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L'Oeuf
4A Owairaka Ave
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Absolutely beautiful breakfast and lunch. Head early on a Saturday as it gets busy. Week days (apart from Monday) are best for visiting this spot.
One of our favourite spots is Mt Albert’s Chinoiserie, a lively little haven of Taiwanese street food, namely Gau Bao—pillow-like steamed milk buns jam packed with goodies such as braised pork belly, fried squid, and the newest member of Chinoiserie’s Bao family, chicken karaage.
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Chinoiserie Bar and Eatery
4 Owairaka Ave
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One of our favourite spots is Mt Albert’s Chinoiserie, a lively little haven of Taiwanese street food, namely Gau Bao—pillow-like steamed milk buns jam packed with goodies such as braised pork belly, fried squid, and the newest member of Chinoiserie’s Bao family, chicken karaage.
The humble takeaway shop serves up an impressive 35 different burgers!
Burger Queen
151 Mount Albert Rd
The humble takeaway shop serves up an impressive 35 different burgers!
The best dumplings alongside plates of tofu and cucumber salad, veges and great fried aubergine.
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Mr Zhou’s Dumplings
3130 Great N Rd
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The best dumplings alongside plates of tofu and cucumber salad, veges and great fried aubergine.
Well known for the best char kway teow in Auckland. Bring cash: they don’t have Eftpos or bankcard.
Malaysian Noodles & Rice House
57D Wolverton St
Well known for the best char kway teow in Auckland. Bring cash: they don’t have Eftpos or bankcard.
This little takeaway has the BEST kebabs in town
Paasha Turkish Takeaway
3120 Great N Rd
This little takeaway has the BEST kebabs in town
Great place to stop for wonderful Fish and Chips after a day trip to the west coast beaches.
Fish and Friends
414 Titirangi Rd
Great place to stop for wonderful Fish and Chips after a day trip to the west coast beaches.

Parks & Nature

Our favourite west coast beach. The picturesque black sand beach was famously featured in Jane Campion's The Piano. Bring shoes - the sand get very hot and its a walk to the water. Swimmers are advised to only swim between the flags. We only recommend swimming here if you are a confidant swimmer. Be sure to look out for a map to Karekare waterfall, known by the Kawerau people as ‘Te Ahoaho' or ‘pendulous white thread', is nestled a short walk from the main beach arrival area.
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Thác Karekare
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Our favourite west coast beach. The picturesque black sand beach was famously featured in Jane Campion's The Piano. Bring shoes - the sand get very hot and its a walk to the water. Swimmers are advised to only swim between the flags. We only recommend swimming here if you are a confidant swimmer. Be sure to look out for a map to Karekare waterfall, known by the Kawerau people as ‘Te Ahoaho' or ‘pendulous white thread', is nestled a short walk from the main beach arrival area.
Another beautiful beach. Great walks, especially to see the Gannet Colony. About 1,200 pairs of gannets nest here from August to March each year. Next to the car park, a short walking track leads to a viewing platform right above the main colony area. Out to sea, the colony continues on two vertical-sided islands. Horse riding - https://muriwaibeachhorsetreks.co.nz/
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Muriwai
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Another beautiful beach. Great walks, especially to see the Gannet Colony. About 1,200 pairs of gannets nest here from August to March each year. Next to the car park, a short walking track leads to a viewing platform right above the main colony area. Out to sea, the colony continues on two vertical-sided islands. Horse riding - https://muriwaibeachhorsetreks.co.nz/
This scenic drive takes you past bush scenery, to observation points for spectacular views and to gorgeous beaches. Lots of hikes throughout the trees, but please please please clean your shoes at the stations in and out of the forests to protect the incredible Kauri trees.
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Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
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This scenic drive takes you past bush scenery, to observation points for spectacular views and to gorgeous beaches. Lots of hikes throughout the trees, but please please please clean your shoes at the stations in and out of the forests to protect the incredible Kauri trees.
This volcanic island, which last erupted 600 years ago, offers bird-watching, swimming, fishing, walking trails, colorful flora and spectacular views from the summit of its cone-shaped mountain.
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Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
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This volcanic island, which last erupted 600 years ago, offers bird-watching, swimming, fishing, walking trails, colorful flora and spectacular views from the summit of its cone-shaped mountain.

Drinks & Nightlife

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Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby Road
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You can walk from where the ferry comes in - although some is uphill. Waiheke is well worth a day visit.
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Cable Bay Vineyards
12 Nick Johnstone Dr
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You can walk from where the ferry comes in - although some is uphill. Waiheke is well worth a day visit.

Sightseeing

This is a beautiful spot in the city, definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. Filled with beautiful, interesting plants and flowers; great for a wander and perfect for taking photos. It's not very big though, so you don't need much time to see it all.
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Domain Wintergardens
Wintergarden Road
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This is a beautiful spot in the city, definitely worth checking out if you're in the area. Filled with beautiful, interesting plants and flowers; great for a wander and perfect for taking photos. It's not very big though, so you don't need much time to see it all.

Entertainment & Activities

There is something for all ages at Auckland's MOTAT inside/outside museum. Ride on an old steam train or catch the historic tram to the vintage air planes' hangar. Wander through the beautifully restored little pioneer village or explore the many scientific hands-on displays in the converted water pumping station buildings.
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Museum of Transport and Technology
805 Great N Rd
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There is something for all ages at Auckland's MOTAT inside/outside museum. Ride on an old steam train or catch the historic tram to the vintage air planes' hangar. Wander through the beautifully restored little pioneer village or explore the many scientific hands-on displays in the converted water pumping station buildings.
This supersized trampoline park has more than 50 interconnected trampolines—some of which are angled so you can literally bounce off the walls. You’ll also find a trampoline dodgeball area, Olympic trampolines, rock climbing wall and a battle beam where the loser falls into a foam pit.
Uptown Bounce - Trampoline Park - Avondale
52 Fremlin Place
This supersized trampoline park has more than 50 interconnected trampolines—some of which are angled so you can literally bounce off the walls. You’ll also find a trampoline dodgeball area, Olympic trampolines, rock climbing wall and a battle beam where the loser falls into a foam pit.

Arts & Culture

Perfect for rainy days and perfect for children. Entry is free unless there is a special exhibition in selected hall or you wanted a walk around tour. There is a Creative Learning Centre, located on the mezzanine level. This hands-on, family-friendly space is open daily 10am–5pm and is free to visit. The historic building has been added to in a sensitive and beautiful manner, with huge glass walls overlooking the Albert Park. This gallery is smaller than many international Art Galleries but it is a must visit if you are into gallery visits.
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Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street East
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Perfect for rainy days and perfect for children. Entry is free unless there is a special exhibition in selected hall or you wanted a walk around tour. There is a Creative Learning Centre, located on the mezzanine level. This hands-on, family-friendly space is open daily 10am–5pm and is free to visit. The historic building has been added to in a sensitive and beautiful manner, with huge glass walls overlooking the Albert Park. This gallery is smaller than many international Art Galleries but it is a must visit if you are into gallery visits.

Essentials

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New World New Lynn
6 Crown Lynn Pl
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