Guidebook for Auckland

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Sam N Alisa
Guidebook for Auckland

Essentials

Open 24 hours
222 locals recommend
Countdown Auckland City
76 Quay St
222 locals recommend
Open 24 hours
Small but nearby and has the essentials. Open 7am - 8pm everyday.
Huckleberry Parnell
125 The Strand
Small but nearby and has the essentials. Open 7am - 8pm everyday.

Parks & Nature

Parnell rose garden (in season in summer)
35 locals recommend
Dove Myer Robinson Park (Parnell Rose Garden)
85-87 Gladstone Rd
35 locals recommend
Parnell rose garden (in season in summer)
Nearby beach area which is good for groups
Judges Bay Road
Judges Bay Road
Nearby beach area which is good for groups
Nice beach with bars, restaurants, and cafes.
250 locals recommend
Mission Bay
250 locals recommend
Nice beach with bars, restaurants, and cafes.
Large park with mature trees, fountain, statue, and flowers.
150 locals recommend
Albert Park
33-43 Princes St
150 locals recommend
Large park with mature trees, fountain, statue, and flowers.
Go for a peaceful walk or jog around the basin.
20 locals recommend
Orakei Basin
20 locals recommend
Go for a peaceful walk or jog around the basin.
Great park for kids with playground and flying fox.
Orakei Domain
Tamaki Drive
Great park for kids with playground and flying fox.
Beautiful flowers and really well kept. Great indoor activity for when it's raining.
69 locals recommend
Domain Wintergardens
Wintergarden Road
69 locals recommend
Beautiful flowers and really well kept. Great indoor activity for when it's raining.
Well kept hiking trails, quiet beaches, and a beautiful view at the top of the volcano's crater and Auckland city. You need to take the ferry to get here.
280 locals recommend
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
280 locals recommend
Well kept hiking trails, quiet beaches, and a beautiful view at the top of the volcano's crater and Auckland city. You need to take the ferry to get here.

Food Scene

Open weekends 9am - 1:30pm (Starts at 8am on Saturdays). There's an assortment of fresh produce and food stalls with ready-to-eat foods. There's coffee, breakfast, and lunch options. They usually do live music in the summer.
34 locals recommend
French Market
69 St Georges Bay Rd
34 locals recommend
Open weekends 9am - 1:30pm (Starts at 8am on Saturdays). There's an assortment of fresh produce and food stalls with ready-to-eat foods. There's coffee, breakfast, and lunch options. They usually do live music in the summer.
Best sushi in town! Might pay to check open hours online before going. 25 minute walk
Sushi Pac
188 Quay St
Best sushi in town! Might pay to check open hours online before going. 25 minute walk
Delicious restaurant with a cozy, upscale atmosphere. "Flavours of the East embrace the culinary techniques of the West." 15 minute walk
31 locals recommend
Woodpecker Hill
196 Parnell Rd
31 locals recommend
Delicious restaurant with a cozy, upscale atmosphere. "Flavours of the East embrace the culinary techniques of the West." 15 minute walk
Healthy Japanese donburi meals which are relatively cheap. 15 minute walk
17 locals recommend
Renkon
211 Parnell Rd
17 locals recommend
Healthy Japanese donburi meals which are relatively cheap. 15 minute walk
Gourmet burgers that aren't too expensive. Their vege burgers are superb!
9 locals recommend
BurgerFuel Parnell
187 Parnell Rd
9 locals recommend
Gourmet burgers that aren't too expensive. Their vege burgers are superb!

Entertainment & Activities

Free yoga every Sunday from 8:30 - 9:30am. Yoga mats are provided but make sure to arrive 5mins early to get a spot! Highly recommend as a weekend detox. It's a 20 minute walk. (Don't worry if you didn't pack sneakers, you don't need them!)
25 locals recommend
lululemon
7 Queen St
25 locals recommend
Free yoga every Sunday from 8:30 - 9:30am. Yoga mats are provided but make sure to arrive 5mins early to get a spot! Highly recommend as a weekend detox. It's a 20 minute walk. (Don't worry if you didn't pack sneakers, you don't need them!)
15 minute walk to a live concert or show
114 locals recommend
Spark Arena
80 Mahuhu Cres
114 locals recommend
15 minute walk to a live concert or show
$11 tickets Sun-Wed
27 locals recommend
Berkeley Mission Bay
85 Tamaki Dr
27 locals recommend
$11 tickets Sun-Wed

Sightseeing

Get great views of Auckland city! Make sure to go on a clear day. 30 minute walk
597 locals recommend
Sky Tower
Victoria Street West
597 locals recommend
Get great views of Auckland city! Make sure to go on a clear day. 30 minute walk

Drinks & Nightlife

Bars and restaurants right by the marina.
220 locals recommend
Wynyard Quarter
220 locals recommend
Bars and restaurants right by the marina.

Arts & Culture

Beautiful art in the heart of the city.
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street East
606 locals recommend
Beautiful art in the heart of the city.
Large library with multiple floors that appeal to all.
18 locals recommend
Central City Library
46 Lorne St
18 locals recommend
Large library with multiple floors that appeal to all.
Check out the beautiful university campus.
35 locals recommend
The University of Auckland
34 Princes Street
35 locals recommend
Check out the beautiful university campus.
Large museum with plenty to see. Great rainy day activity. Admission is free (optional $2 donation). I think to get free admission, you have to say you live in Auckland. Just say you live in Parnell :)
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
787 locals recommend
Large museum with plenty to see. Great rainy day activity. Admission is free (optional $2 donation). I think to get free admission, you have to say you live in Auckland. Just say you live in Parnell :)