Guidebook for Auckland

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Guidebook for Auckland

Food Scene

under 3mins walk down the hill from the apartment for coffee and FREE Wifi, reasonable snacks and deserts too.
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Starbucks
220 Queen St
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under 3mins walk down the hill from the apartment for coffee and FREE Wifi, reasonable snacks and deserts too.
One of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland for great pasta, pizza, fish and steak.
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Prego Restaurant
226 Ponsonby Rd
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One of the best Italian restaurants in Auckland for great pasta, pizza, fish and steak.
Best steak house in Auckland
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Jervois Steak House & Saloon
70 Jervois Rd
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Best steak house in Auckland
Highly recommended for ambience, atmosphere and the best lamb, steak in Auckland
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Botswana Butchery
99 Quay St
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Highly recommended for ambience, atmosphere and the best lamb, steak in Auckland
Nice upmarket Vietnamese restaurant
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Cafe Hanoi
27 Galway St
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Nice upmarket Vietnamese restaurant
One of the high end Japanese restaurant in town, highly recommended
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Ebisu
116 – 118 Quay St
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One of the high end Japanese restaurant in town, highly recommended
Another high end Japanese restaurant at St Mary's Bay
Soto Japanese Garden Restaurant
13 St Marys Rd
Another high end Japanese restaurant at St Mary's Bay
Great mussels and amazing selection of beers right by the beach
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De Fontein Belgian Beer Café
79 Tamaki Dr
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Great mussels and amazing selection of beers right by the beach
very reasonable and always busy thai restaurant
Thai Me Up
244 Ponsonby Rd
very reasonable and always busy thai restaurant
One of the best Chinese restaurants in town and been around for ages, heard the duck is the best and very authentic dishes too.
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Empress Garden Restaurant
227 Jervois Road
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One of the best Chinese restaurants in town and been around for ages, heard the duck is the best and very authentic dishes too.
great thai food in massive villa, try this out before the villa get's removed.
Erawan Thai Restaurant
280 Richmond Road
great thai food in massive villa, try this out before the villa get's removed.
Great views from the restaurant and nice selection of wines and fish
Kermadec Ocean Fresh Restaurant
Great views from the restaurant and nice selection of wines and fish
Upmarket restaurant with recommended dishes and great crowd right in front of the viaduct basin with the boats and yachts
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Soul Bar & Bistro
Customs Street West
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Upmarket restaurant with recommended dishes and great crowd right in front of the viaduct basin with the boats and yachts
Great restaurant for crowd watching and get vibrant at night with Ponsonby Social Club with local DJs next door as well.
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SPQR
150 Ponsonby Rd
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Great restaurant for crowd watching and get vibrant at night with Ponsonby Social Club with local DJs next door as well.
Voted best restaurant and coffee if you can make it up to Takapuna and the beach is right in front / next to the restaurant.
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Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The Promenade
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Voted best restaurant and coffee if you can make it up to Takapuna and the beach is right in front / next to the restaurant.
Nice coffee and french breakfast / lunch, yum
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La Petite Fourchette | Britomart
9 Britomart Pl
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Nice coffee and french breakfast / lunch, yum
Nice coffee with breakfast and lunch menu
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Shaky Isles Coffee Co.
2 Alfred St
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Nice coffee with breakfast and lunch menu
Coffee with breakfast and lunch
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Espresso Workshop Britomart
11 Britomart Pl
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Coffee with breakfast and lunch
The Chiller is possibly Auckland's most underrated and low key cafe with an amazing selection of sandwiches to choose from, mixed with a hearty array of savoury snacks and produces delightful coffee.
The Chiller
114 St Georges Bay Rd
The Chiller is possibly Auckland's most underrated and low key cafe with an amazing selection of sandwiches to choose from, mixed with a hearty array of savoury snacks and produces delightful coffee.
As an alternative option to the more mainstream cafes in the CBD area, Federal & Wolfe is a cool, indie-style coffice that has sensational, organic food, Wi-Fi and refreshingly tasty coffee.
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Federal Delicatessen
86 Federal Street
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As an alternative option to the more mainstream cafes in the CBD area, Federal & Wolfe is a cool, indie-style coffice that has sensational, organic food, Wi-Fi and refreshingly tasty coffee.
Set on the popular Jervois Road strip and next door to its wine bar equivalent, Didas Food Store oozes European flavour with a relaxing feel is an excellent option in the Ponsonby/Herne Bay area.
Dida's Food Store - Jervois
54 Jervois Road
Set on the popular Jervois Road strip and next door to its wine bar equivalent, Didas Food Store oozes European flavour with a relaxing feel is an excellent option in the Ponsonby/Herne Bay area.
Located on the heart of Ponsonby Road's trendy cafe strip, great ambience, food and coffee, simple layout and superb location. It's always busy but there's an upstairs so you won't be disappointed.
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Dizengoff
256 Ponsonby Rd
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Located on the heart of Ponsonby Road's trendy cafe strip, great ambience, food and coffee, simple layout and superb location. It's always busy but there's an upstairs so you won't be disappointed.
Reminiscent of a New York apartment, Douglas Street Cafe walls cluttered with National Geographic greeted with numerous boxes of packed coffee beans on arrival sampling the supreme coffee on offer.
42 Douglas St
Reminiscent of a New York apartment, Douglas Street Cafe walls cluttered with National Geographic greeted with numerous boxes of packed coffee beans on arrival sampling the supreme coffee on offer.
Off the retail madness on Broadway in Newmarket, Teed St Larder describes itself as "upmarket yet unpretentious" which has great decor and neat little food snacks to complement its delicious coffee.
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Teed Street Larder
7 Teed St
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Off the retail madness on Broadway in Newmarket, Teed St Larder describes itself as "upmarket yet unpretentious" which has great decor and neat little food snacks to complement its delicious coffee.
Brand spanking new in the heart of Britomart, is The Store split into two halves specializes in 'gourmet food to take away' or dine in with the yummy European-inspired food and coffee is to die for.
5 Gore St
Brand spanking new in the heart of Britomart, is The Store split into two halves specializes in 'gourmet food to take away' or dine in with the yummy European-inspired food and coffee is to die for.
If you visit Rose Hip on the weekends, you might see the prime minister. It's his local. Rose Hip is a stalwart of Auckland cafes and knocks out probably the best coffee in Parnell with ample parking.
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Rosie
82 Gladstone Rd
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If you visit Rose Hip on the weekends, you might see the prime minister. It's his local. Rose Hip is a stalwart of Auckland cafes and knocks out probably the best coffee in Parnell with ample parking.
Auckland's newest precinct at City Works Depot, try Shed 5, Best Ugly Bagels, Food Truck Garage & Brothers Brewery within the complex. Amazing coffee and food, Wi-Fi and right next door to the CBD.
90 Wellesley St W
Auckland's newest precinct at City Works Depot, try Shed 5, Best Ugly Bagels, Food Truck Garage & Brothers Brewery within the complex. Amazing coffee and food, Wi-Fi and right next door to the CBD.
Zus & Zo is quite simply, the queen of Herne Bay. The food & coffee is simply tremendous, the service is ridiculously friendly and the decor and atmosphere entirely perfect. Highly rated & a must try!
Zus & Zo
228 Jervois Rd
Zus & Zo is quite simply, the queen of Herne Bay. The food & coffee is simply tremendous, the service is ridiculously friendly and the decor and atmosphere entirely perfect. Highly rated & a must try!
A seafood-centric bistro is invitingly rustic — ice-cold pewter water mugs, tall stools clustered around wood-plank tables — and the fresh seafood is top-notch. more at eatatdepot.co.nz
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Depot
86 Federal St
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A seafood-centric bistro is invitingly rustic — ice-cold pewter water mugs, tall stools clustered around wood-plank tables — and the fresh seafood is top-notch. more at eatatdepot.co.nz
ponsonbycentral.co.nz > packed with small restaurants and shops, a bakery, an organic market, a butcher and pocket-size dining spots — sushi, pizza, Argentine barbecue, fortuneteller+radio station.
136 Ponsonby Rd
ponsonbycentral.co.nz > packed with small restaurants and shops, a bakery, an organic market, a butcher and pocket-size dining spots — sushi, pizza, Argentine barbecue, fortuneteller+radio station.

Essentials

open 24 hours and not too far away from the apartment for groceries and necessities including alcohol.
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Countdown Auckland City
76 Quay St
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open 24 hours and not too far away from the apartment for groceries and necessities including alcohol.
One of the largest and nicest supermarkets in just outside the fringe of the CBD.
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New World Victoria Park
2 College Hill
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One of the largest and nicest supermarkets in just outside the fringe of the CBD.
New World Metro Queen Street: OPEN HOURS Mon-Fri 7am - 10pm Sat - Sun 8am - 10pm More info at http://www.newworld.co.nz/upper-north-island/auckland/metro-queen-street/
125 Queen St
New World Metro Queen Street: OPEN HOURS Mon-Fri 7am - 10pm Sat - Sun 8am - 10pm More info at http://www.newworld.co.nz/upper-north-island/auckland/metro-queen-street/
Countdown Auckland Metro Ph (09) 255 2428 Fax (09) 255 9800 Opening Hours Mon - Sun : 7am-10pm More at http://www.countdown.co.nz/20992/Countdown-Story/countdown-auckland-metro-opens-in-cbd
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25 Victoria Street West
Countdown Auckland Metro Ph (09) 255 2428 Fax (09) 255 9800 Opening Hours Mon - Sun : 7am-10pm More at http://www.countdown.co.nz/20992/Countdown-Story/countdown-auckland-metro-opens-in-cbd
More at parnell.org.nz, where stalls overflow with local products. Bite into a bacon-and-egg bap (sandwich) with spicy tomato sauce ($5) while listening to a musician strum a guitar..
545 Parnell Rd
More at parnell.org.nz, where stalls overflow with local products. Bite into a bacon-and-egg bap (sandwich) with spicy tomato sauce ($5) while listening to a musician strum a guitar..

Drinks & Nightlife

Upmarket bar and restaurant in hip area with the younger crowd.
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1885
27 Galway St
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Upmarket bar and restaurant in hip area with the younger crowd.
One of my locals after work with busy creative types and professionals hanging out with relaxed atmosphere and gets busy during Fri/Sat nights
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The Britomart Country Club
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One of my locals after work with busy creative types and professionals hanging out with relaxed atmosphere and gets busy during Fri/Sat nights
probably the busiest bar on the hippest street in Auckland, Ponsonby. great spot on a sunny day and always packed in Fri/Sat nights.
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Chapel Bar & Bistro
147 Ponsonby Rd
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probably the busiest bar on the hippest street in Auckland, Ponsonby. great spot on a sunny day and always packed in Fri/Sat nights.
Great skinny bar with DJs at the back and always buzzing/busy most weekends. Also check out the new late night diner next door - more at www.thedenizen.co.nz/gastronomy/new-opening-late-night-diner/
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Ponsonby Social Club
152 Ponsonby Rd
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Great skinny bar with DJs at the back and always buzzing/busy most weekends. Also check out the new late night diner next door - more at www.thedenizen.co.nz/gastronomy/new-opening-late-night-diner/
Elegant French-Vietnamese-inspired hideaway serving inventive snacks and cocktails, more at britomart.org/xuxu
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Xuxu Dumpling Bar
23 Galway Street & Commerce Street
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Elegant French-Vietnamese-inspired hideaway serving inventive snacks and cocktails, more at britomart.org/xuxu
Japanese-themed bar (more at fukuko.co.nz), which opened in December, for steamed pork buns (4.50 dollars) and shochu tonics flavored with spiced jasmine and green tea (9 dollars).
Tyler Street
Tyler Street
Japanese-themed bar (more at fukuko.co.nz), which opened in December, for steamed pork buns (4.50 dollars) and shochu tonics flavored with spiced jasmine and green tea (9 dollars).
www.goldendawn.co.nz > a superb bar and music venue in Ponsonby with an indoor pub with exposed brick walls and dark corners & the outdoor courtyard where the party really happens with friendly crowd.
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The Golden Dawn - Tavern of Power (R.I.P)
134 Ponsonby Road
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www.goldendawn.co.nz > a superb bar and music venue in Ponsonby with an indoor pub with exposed brick walls and dark corners & the outdoor courtyard where the party really happens with friendly crowd.

Arts & Culture

Landmark in the city with the casino, many restaurants, and also the Orbit restaurant at the top of the sky tower. very touristy but recommended for a quick visit.
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SkyCity Auckland Convention Centre
88 Federal St
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Landmark in the city with the casino, many restaurants, and also the Orbit restaurant at the top of the sky tower. very touristy but recommended for a quick visit.
10mins walk to the local Art Gallery The museum’s permanent collection, spread across four levels, also includes commissioned works from contemporary Kiwi artists. more at aucklandartgallery.com
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Оклендская художественная галерея Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street East
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10mins walk to the local Art Gallery The museum’s permanent collection, spread across four levels, also includes commissioned works from contemporary Kiwi artists. more at aucklandartgallery.com
If you’ve ever wondered about Maori culture, visit aucklandmuseum.com, steps from the market on the edge of the domain. The museum features 3 floors of interactive exhibits with NZ's history & culture
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Музей памятника войны Окленда
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If you’ve ever wondered about Maori culture, visit aucklandmuseum.com, steps from the market on the edge of the domain. The museum features 3 floors of interactive exhibits with NZ's history & culture

Sightseeing

Take a 40 min ferry ride to Waiheke island for the best wineries, restaurants and beaches.For a glimpse of New Zealand’s bountiful natural beauty, sipping wine at Cable Bay Vineyard amongst many.
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Остров Уайхеке
25 Karaka Rd
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Take a 40 min ferry ride to Waiheke island for the best wineries, restaurants and beaches.For a glimpse of New Zealand’s bountiful natural beauty, sipping wine at Cable Bay Vineyard amongst many.
Nearby town by the ferry ride to check out some nice restaurants and bars.
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Девонпорт
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Nearby town by the ferry ride to check out some nice restaurants and bars.
Hop on the Ferry to some of the islands around Auckland
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Ферри-билдинг
107 Quay St
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Hop on the Ferry to some of the islands around Auckland
Take a ferry across or kayak from Mission Bay beach
Rangitoto Island
Take a ferry across or kayak from Mission Bay beach
Nice relaxing beach with nearby restaurants, bars , cafes
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Mission Bay
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Nice relaxing beach with nearby restaurants, bars , cafes