Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Marua Road Cafe
159 Marua RdGreat coffee & food, super close and relaxed.
Great Mexican food in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. In the Ellerslie village, a short drive or walk will take 20-25mins.
20 locals recommend
Mexico Ellerslie
Main HighwayGreat Mexican food in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. In the Ellerslie village, a short drive or walk will take 20-25mins.
Lots of restaurants & bars in the city around the waterfront - both the Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter (pedestrian bridge between the two areas).
28 locals recommend
Viaduct Harbour
21 Viaduct Harbour AvenueLots of restaurants & bars in the city around the waterfront - both the Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter (pedestrian bridge between the two areas).
Drinks & Nightlife
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdLots of bars & restaurants for a fun night out.
Relaxed Bar & Restaurant close to where we live. Family-friendly, relaxed menu and atmosphere.
8 locals recommend
Speight's Ale House Stonefields
40 Stonefields AveRelaxed Bar & Restaurant close to where we live. Family-friendly, relaxed menu and atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestIconic part of Auckland with fabulous views on a clear day.
Parks & Nature
Great beach to swim at or walk along the board walk - you can go all the way to the CBD (approx. 8km) if you wish or just to the next bay :)
25 locals recommend
Saint Heliers
Great beach to swim at or walk along the board walk - you can go all the way to the CBD (approx. 8km) if you wish or just to the next bay :)
Lovely big park with big open spaces, large trees and farm animals. Great views from the top of One Tree Hill and lots of pathways to explore.
279 locals recommend
One Tree Hill
670 Manukau RdLovely big park with big open spaces, large trees and farm animals. Great views from the top of One Tree Hill and lots of pathways to explore.
Wetlands reserve within walking distance from our house. Nice space to go stretch the legs or to enjoy some nature. Includes a children's playground (to the left when you enter from our place). Secret pathway through from Celtic Crescent.... (turn left out our house gate, walk to the end turn right into Celtic Crescent and just before the bend at the end there is a path on your left, cross the road at the end and you are in!) ....5min walk.
18 locals recommend
Waiatarua Reserve
Wetlands reserve within walking distance from our house. Nice space to go stretch the legs or to enjoy some nature. Includes a children's playground (to the left when you enter from our place). Secret pathway through from Celtic Crescent.... (turn left out our house gate, walk to the end turn right into Celtic Crescent and just before the bend at the end there is a path on your left, cross the road at the end and you are in!) ....5min walk.
Arts & Culture
Great museum on Auckland/NZ history set in the beautiful Auckland Domain.
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Great museum on Auckland/NZ history set in the beautiful Auckland Domain.
Shopping
Sylvia Park Shopping Centre
286 Mount Wellington HwyEverything you need, all under one roof!
Lots of shops with some more boutique options plus there is 277 which is a Westfield's Mall.....shops in the mall and out along the street (Broadway), plus cafes/restaurants.
29 locals recommend
Newmarket station
Lots of shops with some more boutique options plus there is 277 which is a Westfield's Mall.....shops in the mall and out along the street (Broadway), plus cafes/restaurants.
Essentials
New World Stonefields
100 Lunn Ave All your grocery essentials plus deli, bakery etc
Premium Fresh foods store if you want something a little nicer or different....also a large range of organic or speciality products. Coffee, salads and great range of cabin food available.
18 locals recommend
Farro Fresh Lunn Ave
80 Lunn AvePremium Fresh foods store if you want something a little nicer or different....also a large range of organic or speciality products. Coffee, salads and great range of cabin food available.
No appointments necessary. Open 8am - 10pm daily or alternatively there is a 24hrs After Hours at Ascot Accident & Medical Clinic (90 Green Ln E, Remuera, Auckland 1051)
White Cross Healthcare - Lunn Ave Urgent Care and GP
110 Lunn AveNo appointments necessary. Open 8am - 10pm daily or alternatively there is a 24hrs After Hours at Ascot Accident & Medical Clinic (90 Green Ln E, Remuera, Auckland 1051)