Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
They have an excellent $10 specials menu that is great value, particularly the Mini Verve Breakfast.
Verve Cafe
311 Parnell RdThey have an excellent $10 specials menu that is great value, particularly the Mini Verve Breakfast.
A New Zealand burger joint that you can't go past if you love a good burger
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BurgerFuel Parnell
187 Parnell RdA New Zealand burger joint that you can't go past if you love a good burger
Upper market restaurant with an Oriental twist. Incredible food that is on the more expensive side. A special treat meal!
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Woodpecker Hill
196 Parnell RdUpper market restaurant with an Oriental twist. Incredible food that is on the more expensive side. A special treat meal!
Miann Fort Street
136 Fort StBeautiful dessert and very reasonably priced
Open from 11am-11pm, this is a beautiful cafe/restaurant/bar with great food and a beautiful atmosphere. Try and get a seat out the back there is some seating in their beautiful garden, you won't want to leave!
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The Garden Shed
470 Mount Eden RdOpen from 11am-11pm, this is a beautiful cafe/restaurant/bar with great food and a beautiful atmosphere. Try and get a seat out the back there is some seating in their beautiful garden, you won't want to leave!
Ponsonby Central is a number of eateries and restaurants packed in to a smaller area. Although it is more expensive and busy, but the food is beautiful and the atmosphere is trendy and fun. Ponsonby is also known for it's clubbing life.
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Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdPonsonby Central is a number of eateries and restaurants packed in to a smaller area. Although it is more expensive and busy, but the food is beautiful and the atmosphere is trendy and fun. Ponsonby is also known for it's clubbing life.
The best and most authentic Indian food in Auckland, hands down. There can be a waiting time because it is a popular restaurant, but it is worth the wait! For takeaways, ask the staff where the buffet is, it is only a few doors down!
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Paradise Restaurant
581 Sandringham RoadThe best and most authentic Indian food in Auckland, hands down. There can be a waiting time because it is a popular restaurant, but it is worth the wait! For takeaways, ask the staff where the buffet is, it is only a few doors down!
For travellers on a budget, this is a great spot for Asian fusion food. The portions are generous and it is great value.
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Renkon
211 Parnell RdFor travellers on a budget, this is a great spot for Asian fusion food. The portions are generous and it is great value.
Parks & Nature
This local gem is not widely known, it's an enclosed beach and a stunning spot for a picnic and a swim. It also has bathrooms, a barbeque and a wharf to jump off.
Judges Bay Road
Judges Bay RoadThis local gem is not widely known, it's an enclosed beach and a stunning spot for a picnic and a swim. It also has bathrooms, a barbeque and a wharf to jump off.
With stunning views of Auckland, this is the highest volcano in Auckland and takes about 10 minutes to walk to the summit depending on your fitness level. It's worth the walk, trust me!
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Mount Eden Summit
250 Mount Eden RdWith stunning views of Auckland, this is the highest volcano in Auckland and takes about 10 minutes to walk to the summit depending on your fitness level. It's worth the walk, trust me!
One of our any beautiful beaches. Go for the kiwi classic and have Fish n' Chips on the beach for dinner from the local takeaways, or ice cream next to the iconic Mission Bay fountain.
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Mission Bay Beach
One of our any beautiful beaches. Go for the kiwi classic and have Fish n' Chips on the beach for dinner from the local takeaways, or ice cream next to the iconic Mission Bay fountain.
One of our any beautiful beaches. Go for the kiwi classic and have Fish n' Chips on the beach for dinner from the local takeaways.
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St Heliers Beach
One of our any beautiful beaches. Go for the kiwi classic and have Fish n' Chips on the beach for dinner from the local takeaways.
Part of the Auckland domain that surrounds the Auckland Museum, the Wintergardens are beautiful and free to walk through if you're already in the area. You may catch couples or newly weds taking wedding photos there in any season.
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Domain Wintergardens
Wintergarden RoadPart of the Auckland domain that surrounds the Auckland Museum, the Wintergardens are beautiful and free to walk through if you're already in the area. You may catch couples or newly weds taking wedding photos there in any season.
Sightseeing
Just a short ferry ride away, Devonport has a beautiful beach and cafes and shops. Take a walk up Takarunga/Mt. Victoria for beautiful views of Auckland city.
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Devonport
Just a short ferry ride away, Devonport has a beautiful beach and cafes and shops. Take a walk up Takarunga/Mt. Victoria for beautiful views of Auckland city.
The Sky Tower is Auckland's iconic tower with panoramic views of the city. It is $20-$29 per person and they have free Wi-Fi.
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Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestThe Sky Tower is Auckland's iconic tower with panoramic views of the city. It is $20-$29 per person and they have free Wi-Fi.
Arts & Culture
The Art Gallery is free and holds beautiful collections. I particularly enjoy the Gordon Walters exhibit as he is an iconic New Zealand artist who explores traditional Maori symbols and shapes in his modernist style.
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Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastThe Art Gallery is free and holds beautiful collections. I particularly enjoy the Gordon Walters exhibit as he is an iconic New Zealand artist who explores traditional Maori symbols and shapes in his modernist style.
Q Theatre is a larger theatre and bar and can be a great night out. Check out their website for the latest shows.
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Q Theatre
305 Queen StQ Theatre is a larger theatre and bar and can be a great night out. Check out their website for the latest shows.
The Basement is known for it's quirky shows and local talent. It's a must do for those who want to experience local theatre and a young, hipster vibe.
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Basement Theatre
Greys AvenueThe Basement is known for it's quirky shows and local talent. It's a must do for those who want to experience local theatre and a young, hipster vibe.
MOTAT is a family friendly museum that both adults and kids love. There are two venues to MOTAT, with a tram that runs between them. One of them has planes and aviation through history, and the other has changing exhibits and that are interactive and informative. The perfect day trip.
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Museum of Transport and Technology
805 Great N RdMOTAT is a family friendly museum that both adults and kids love. There are two venues to MOTAT, with a tram that runs between them. One of them has planes and aviation through history, and the other has changing exhibits and that are interactive and informative. The perfect day trip.
Shopping
277 is surrounded by retail in Newmarket. They are closest and most convenient to Parnell, the walk is mostly flat, as opposed to going into the city!
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277 Broadway
277 Broadway277 is surrounded by retail in Newmarket. They are closest and most convenient to Parnell, the walk is mostly flat, as opposed to going into the city!
New Zealand's largest shopping centre. There are plenty of car parks, but we suggest taking the train because finding a park can take a while!
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Stop A Sylvia Park station
New Zealand's largest shopping centre. There are plenty of car parks, but we suggest taking the train because finding a park can take a while!
Essentials
The supermarket is inside the 277 mall, on the second level, accessible by escalator or elevator.
Countdown Newmarket
277 BroadwayThe supermarket is inside the 277 mall, on the second level, accessible by escalator or elevator.
Getting Around
The Parnell train station that can take you to the central train station called Britomart, or in the other direction to Newmarket, Remuera, Greenlane, and then South Auckland. Check the AT (Auckland Transport) website for more details and to plan your trip
Parnell Station
The Parnell train station that can take you to the central train station called Britomart, or in the other direction to Newmarket, Remuera, Greenlane, and then South Auckland. Check the AT (Auckland Transport) website for more details and to plan your trip
This bus stop takes you away from the city towards, suburbs that include Newmarket and Mt. Eden. Check the AT (Auckland Transport) website for more information and to plan you journey.
390 Parnell Rd
390 Parnell RoadThis bus stop takes you away from the city towards, suburbs that include Newmarket and Mt. Eden. Check the AT (Auckland Transport) website for more information and to plan you journey.
This bus stop takes you towards different areas of the city depending on what bus you take. Check the AT (Auckland Transport) website for more information and to plan you journey.
279 Parnell Rd
279 Parnell RoadThis bus stop takes you towards different areas of the city depending on what bus you take. Check the AT (Auckland Transport) website for more information and to plan you journey.