Guidebook for Auckland

Matthew
Guidebook for Auckland

Food Scene

High quality, local produce.
34 locals recommend
Meadow
20 St Johns Rd
34 locals recommend
High quality, local produce.
Healthy yoghurt bowls and coffee in a funky atmosphere, just a short walk across Orakei Basin. Dogs welcome!
Bowl and Arrow
228 Orakei Rd
Healthy yoghurt bowls and coffee in a funky atmosphere, just a short walk across Orakei Basin. Dogs welcome!
Great chicken salads, burgers and rotisserie plus awesome non-chicken salad and side options. Just a 2 km walk from 50 Meadowbank Road, across the Orakei Basin.
Bird On A Wire Orakei Bay
234b Orakei Rd
Great chicken salads, burgers and rotisserie plus awesome non-chicken salad and side options. Just a 2 km walk from 50 Meadowbank Road, across the Orakei Basin.
7 locals recommend
ampersand eatery
228 Orakei Rd
7 locals recommend
Handy for yummy, quick takeaways on the way home!
8 locals recommend
Bamboo Kitchen
110-112 St Johns Rd
8 locals recommend
Handy for yummy, quick takeaways on the way home!
Sweet treats and coffee.
34 locals recommend
Meadow
20 St Johns Rd
34 locals recommend
Sweet treats and coffee.

Parks & Nature

Good playground. Off-lease dog friendly. Nice walk around the wetland.
18 locals recommend
Waiatarua Reserve
18 locals recommend
Good playground. Off-lease dog friendly. Nice walk around the wetland.
From 50 Meadowbank Road, it's a 1 km walk to the basin loop walk at the end of Meadowbank Rd. 3 km loop around the basin makes a 5 km total round trip for a walk or jog. Three sets of fairly steep steps.
20 locals recommend
Orakei Basin
20 locals recommend
From 50 Meadowbank Road, it's a 1 km walk to the basin loop walk at the end of Meadowbank Rd. 3 km loop around the basin makes a 5 km total round trip for a walk or jog. Three sets of fairly steep steps.
Good for a 360 view of Auckland and a bit of exercise.
23 locals recommend
Mount Wellington Shopping Centre
295 Penrose Rd
23 locals recommend
Good for a 360 view of Auckland and a bit of exercise.

Sightseeing

Drive to the carpark, then take the short loop track to the summit for great 360 views of Auckland city. Check Auckland Council for gate closing times.
23 locals recommend
Mount Wellington Shopping Centre
295 Penrose Rd
23 locals recommend
Drive to the carpark, then take the short loop track to the summit for great 360 views of Auckland city. Check Auckland Council for gate closing times.

Essentials

Open 7am - 10pm. Don't forget your shopping bags!
24 locals recommend
Countdown Meadowbank
47 St Johns Rd
24 locals recommend
Open 7am - 10pm. Don't forget your shopping bags!
Post office in Meadowbank Mall
Paper Plus
389-391 Remuera Rd
Post office in Meadowbank Mall
Petrol and essentials.
BP
2 Meadowbank Rd
Petrol and essentials.

Getting Around

Check Christmas schedule. The train is a great option for getting into the city.
9 locals recommend
Meadowbank station
9 locals recommend
Check Christmas schedule. The train is a great option for getting into the city.