Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
They have the best buffet in town, must go if you hungry.
31 locals recommend
Eight at Cordis, Auckland
83 Symonds StThey have the best buffet in town, must go if you hungry.
One of the best cafe in town. Their NY cheesecake is a must try ! Great place for breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner, the late shift and drinks. Only 10 mins walk.
79 locals recommend
Federal Delicatessen
86 Federal StreetOne of the best cafe in town. Their NY cheesecake is a must try ! Great place for breakfast, brunch, lunch & dinner, the late shift and drinks. Only 10 mins walk.
Fast paced eatery and oyster bar by award winning NZ chef Al Brown. It is one of my favourite place to go. They have great fresh NZ oysters, a range of different seafood. The perfect place to drop in for a refuel. Highly Recommended.
101 locals recommend
Depot
86 Federal StFast paced eatery and oyster bar by award winning NZ chef Al Brown. It is one of my favourite place to go. They have great fresh NZ oysters, a range of different seafood. The perfect place to drop in for a refuel. Highly Recommended.
One of the best Japanese restaurant in town.Nic Watt’s passion for flavour is matched by his dedication to detail, with each dish standing alone of its own accord but also entirely complementary to the other dishes presented. It’s all about the natural flavour retained by grilling the food on the robata grill – the heart of MASU.
Their menu includes a selection of smaller dishes designed to share with family and friends. Enjoy signature dishes such as tartare of salmon and tuna with house made rice cracker, tempura yellow belly
64 locals recommend
MASU by Nic Watt
90 Federal StOne of the best Japanese restaurant in town.Nic Watt’s passion for flavour is matched by his dedication to detail, with each dish standing alone of its own accord but also entirely complementary to the other dishes presented. It’s all about the natural flavour retained by grilling the food on the robata grill – the heart of MASU.
Their menu includes a selection of smaller dishes designed to share with family and friends. Enjoy signature dishes such as tartare of salmon and tuna with house made rice cracker, tempura yellow belly
Best dessert shop in Auckland. They have the best house made ice-cream and great selection of desserts. A must go if you love sweet treats.
39 locals recommend
Milse
31 Tyler StBest dessert shop in Auckland. They have the best house made ice-cream and great selection of desserts. A must go if you love sweet treats.
Sightseeing
SKYCITY Auckland is home to the iconic 328 metre Sky Tower, a fantastic selection of bars, award-winning restaurants and cafes, two first-class hotels and the world-class SKYCITY Casino.
597 locals recommend
Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestSKYCITY Auckland is home to the iconic 328 metre Sky Tower, a fantastic selection of bars, award-winning restaurants and cafes, two first-class hotels and the world-class SKYCITY Casino.
Over 30 bars and restaurants to choose from in one waterfront destination, Viaduct Harbour is a superb place to dine or relax and watch the world go by. Nice place to walk and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.
223 locals recommend
Viaduct Basin
Over 30 bars and restaurants to choose from in one waterfront destination, Viaduct Harbour is a superb place to dine or relax and watch the world go by. Nice place to walk and enjoy a relaxing afternoon.
With unparalleled access to the Auckland Harbour Bridge, this is not just the most unique Auckland attraction; this is the only Bridge Climb in all of New Zealand. Put another way, you’ve simply gotta do it!
42 locals recommend
Auckland Harbour Bridge
Auckland Harbour BridgeWith unparalleled access to the Auckland Harbour Bridge, this is not just the most unique Auckland attraction; this is the only Bridge Climb in all of New Zealand. Put another way, you’ve simply gotta do it!
Arts & Culture
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the principal public gallery in Auckland, New Zealand, and has the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand. It frequently hosts travelling international exhibitions.
One of my favourite place to visit : )
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastAuckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is the principal public gallery in Auckland, New Zealand, and has the most extensive collection of national and international art in New Zealand. It frequently hosts travelling international exhibitions.
One of my favourite place to visit : )
The Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira is one of New Zealand's most important museums and war memorials. Its collections concentrate on New Zealand history, natural history, as well as military history. It is kids friendly, too.
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
The Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira is one of New Zealand's most important museums and war memorials. Its collections concentrate on New Zealand history, natural history, as well as military history. It is kids friendly, too.
Drinks & Nightlife
A secret spot. XuXu is a dumpling and cocktail bar located on the corner of Galway Street & Commerce St, Britomart, Auckland. A place is cozy haunt with a romantic, throwback Asian vibe & a patio offering dumplings & creative cocktails.
18 locals recommend
Xuxu Dumpling Bar
23 Galway Street & Commerce StreetA secret spot. XuXu is a dumpling and cocktail bar located on the corner of Galway Street & Commerce St, Britomart, Auckland. A place is cozy haunt with a romantic, throwback Asian vibe & a patio offering dumplings & creative cocktails.
Orleans
48 Customs St ESoul food, hard liquor & live music located in Britomart, Auckland !
Parks & Nature
Albert Park is one of Auckland’s most important parks with its central location in the heart of the city, its long history and distinctive character. At one corner of the park is the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki and gardens, and on the other side is the original park-keeper's cottage, which is now a museum of memorabilia. The park also features a range of statuary and memorials, as well as formal flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain and mature trees.
150 locals recommend
Albert Park
33-43 Princes StAlbert Park is one of Auckland’s most important parks with its central location in the heart of the city, its long history and distinctive character. At one corner of the park is the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki and gardens, and on the other side is the original park-keeper's cottage, which is now a museum of memorabilia. The park also features a range of statuary and memorials, as well as formal flowerbeds, a Victorian fountain and mature trees.
If you want to ramble through wide green spaces, One Tree Hill Domain and the neighbouring Cornwall Park form the largest area of parkland in Auckland City. A must go if you love nature. You can catch the bus from Symonds St to Mt Eden, it will take 30 mins to get there.
279 locals recommend
One Tree Hill
670 Manukau RdIf you want to ramble through wide green spaces, One Tree Hill Domain and the neighbouring Cornwall Park form the largest area of parkland in Auckland City. A must go if you love nature. You can catch the bus from Symonds St to Mt Eden, it will take 30 mins to get there.
Essentials
Countdown Auckland City
76 Quay StNew World Metro Queen Street
125 Queen StQUICKBITES
105 Symonds StJust downstairs of the building. Super convenient.
Shopping
Taking a walk up High Street and its magical side streets is a good reminder of what makes this precinct so special to the central city and why we're sure you'll agree it has a certain 'je ne sais quoi'. Lots of restaurants, shops and clothing stores in high street.
73 locals recommend
High Street
High StreetTaking a walk up High Street and its magical side streets is a good reminder of what makes this precinct so special to the central city and why we're sure you'll agree it has a certain 'je ne sais quoi'. Lots of restaurants, shops and clothing stores in high street.
The best NZ designers, international fashion labels, markets & boutiques. Be sure to check out Britomart, High Street & Auckland's iconic Queen Street.
If you want to go shopping, those 3 places are must visit! Even locals go to them as well.
137 locals recommend
Queen St
Queen StreetThe best NZ designers, international fashion labels, markets & boutiques. Be sure to check out Britomart, High Street & Auckland's iconic Queen Street.
If you want to go shopping, those 3 places are must visit! Even locals go to them as well.