Newmarket Guidebook
Getting Around
The station is 800m from our apartment and you can catch trains to CBD, West Auckland and South Auckland from here.
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Newmarket
The station is 800m from our apartment and you can catch trains to CBD, West Auckland and South Auckland from here.
This is a great place for young and old alike. Always a fun time with a group of friends, also has arcades and pool tables.
note - located on the top floor of the building so is a bit of a hike up the staircase, however there is a lift available for accessibility.
Newmarket Tenpin Bowling
2 York StThis is a great place for young and old alike. Always a fun time with a group of friends, also has arcades and pool tables.
note - located on the top floor of the building so is a bit of a hike up the staircase, however there is a lift available for accessibility.
Another must visit place. Go the the ferry terminal in CBD and catch a ferry. Its a gorgeous day out.
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Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdAnother must visit place. Go the the ferry terminal in CBD and catch a ferry. Its a gorgeous day out.
Lovely beach and promenade. And the most wonderful ice creams can be bought here.
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St Heliers Beach
Lovely beach and promenade. And the most wonderful ice creams can be bought here.
City/town information
Auckland know as the "City of Sails" where 1 in 11 Aucklanders own a boat. You must take a ferry ride to Devonport, or go on the Whale & Dolphin watching trips.
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Auckland
Auckland know as the "City of Sails" where 1 in 11 Aucklanders own a boat. You must take a ferry ride to Devonport, or go on the Whale & Dolphin watching trips.
Neighbourhoods
Auckland Domain is just a few minutes walk from our apartment and is a wonderful place to visit. Auckland Museum is a must visit place, and the Wintergardens is very special.
Domain Drive
Domain DriveAuckland Domain is just a few minutes walk from our apartment and is a wonderful place to visit. Auckland Museum is a must visit place, and the Wintergardens is very special.
Remuera
Remuera village is a lovely place to visit and just the next suburb.
Food scene
Boutique shops, cafes and art galleries, also some up-scale restaurants can be found on Parnell rise.
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Parnell
Boutique shops, cafes and art galleries, also some up-scale restaurants can be found on Parnell rise.
The shops are all the way down the whole stretch of Broadway (both sides) and a visit to the Westfield Centre is a must.
Broadway
BroadwayThe shops are all the way down the whole stretch of Broadway (both sides) and a visit to the Westfield Centre is a must.
Hansan
55 Nuffield StQuick and tasty Vietnamese food! Must try if you
love asian cuisine.
Spanish food with great atmosphere. My local spot
for a lunch and coffee, also perfect for a romantic
couples dinner. Only 10min walk from the apartment.
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Tasca
25 Nuffield StSpanish food with great atmosphere. My local spot
for a lunch and coffee, also perfect for a romantic
couples dinner. Only 10min walk from the apartment.
Best pizzas around! Archies is known for its authentic
Italian flavours and handmade wood red pizzas.
Their pasta is always done Al Dente with only the
freshest ingredients used.
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Archie's Restaurant & Pizzeria
63 Davis CresBest pizzas around! Archies is known for its authentic
Italian flavours and handmade wood red pizzas.
Their pasta is always done Al Dente with only the
freshest ingredients used.
Wholesome food, great for breakfast or lunch.
Their salads there are always made fresh to order. I'd
recommend the grilled chicken salad - one of my
favourites
Cafe Monet
55 Remuera RdWholesome food, great for breakfast or lunch.
Their salads there are always made fresh to order. I'd
recommend the grilled chicken salad - one of my
favourites
Delicious and fresh Thai food, always my go to during
winter especially when you want something spicy,
such as a Tom Yum soup to keep you warm! A few
other favourites of mine include the cashew
chicken/vegetable stir fry on rice and also the
Massaman Lamb curry
Nickies
34 BroadwayDelicious and fresh Thai food, always my go to during
winter especially when you want something spicy,
such as a Tom Yum soup to keep you warm! A few
other favourites of mine include the cashew
chicken/vegetable stir fry on rice and also the
Massaman Lamb curry
They serve some of the best brews around, with a
beer menu of over 50 different beers!! Great place to
hang out and enjoy a pint of craft beer over dinner
with friends and family. With both indoor and
outdoor areas, it is very welcoming and is always
packed with happy locals. Also happens to make
delicious food as well.
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The Lumsden
444 Khyber Pass RdThey serve some of the best brews around, with a
beer menu of over 50 different beers!! Great place to
hang out and enjoy a pint of craft beer over dinner
with friends and family. With both indoor and
outdoor areas, it is very welcoming and is always
packed with happy locals. Also happens to make
delicious food as well.
This is a must visit market and on every Saturday. Its about 20 minutes walk from our Apartment.
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French Market
69 St Georges Bay RdThis is a must visit market and on every Saturday. Its about 20 minutes walk from our Apartment.
Just 5 minutes walk to top of road and turn right. Every Saturday you will get your fresh produce and much more.
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Parnell Farmers' Market
545 Parnell RdJust 5 minutes walk to top of road and turn right. Every Saturday you will get your fresh produce and much more.
Parks & Nature
Highest Mountain in the region, Mt Eden is a must for
any tourist wanting to hike to the top to see the best
views of Auckland (base to summit - 20min walk).
Once you get to the top you'll be treated with the
magnificent view of a once active volcano crater.
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Mount Eden
Highest Mountain in the region, Mt Eden is a must for
any tourist wanting to hike to the top to see the best
views of Auckland (base to summit - 20min walk).
Once you get to the top you'll be treated with the
magnificent view of a once active volcano crater.
Situated inside the Auckland domain and only a few
minutes walk from the Auckland Museum is the
Winter gardens. Amazing Greenhouse lled with
plants and flowers. It's like the magical gardens
you've always seen and dreamt about in movies,
make sure you check out 'the fernery' in the winter
gardens too - great place for photography
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Domain Wintergardens
Wintergarden RoadSituated inside the Auckland domain and only a few
minutes walk from the Auckland Museum is the
Winter gardens. Amazing Greenhouse lled with
plants and flowers. It's like the magical gardens
you've always seen and dreamt about in movies,
make sure you check out 'the fernery' in the winter
gardens too - great place for photography
This beautiful park has sheep and cattle, and many wedding photos are taken here. Its a must visit place at any time of year. The views over Auckland are amazing and not to be missed.
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Parc de Cornwall
Green Lane WestThis beautiful park has sheep and cattle, and many wedding photos are taken here. Its a must visit place at any time of year. The views over Auckland are amazing and not to be missed.
This is a day trip by boat to a wonderful pest free nature reserve. If you have a spare day and want to see and hear NZ native birds, then this is a must do.
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Tiritiri Matangi Island
This is a day trip by boat to a wonderful pest free nature reserve. If you have a spare day and want to see and hear NZ native birds, then this is a must do.
Sightseeing
A dormant volcano island just off the harbour from Auckland. A short ferry ride away for an incredible adventure.
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Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
A dormant volcano island just off the harbour from Auckland. A short ferry ride away for an incredible adventure.
This art museum showcases the latest and boldest artworks from local and renowned artists.
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Galeria d'Art d'Auckland Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastThis art museum showcases the latest and boldest artworks from local and renowned artists.
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Trains are quick and reliable, but so are the buses.
At the top of the road you can catch the outer circle bus (GREEN) for the CBD. Its probably quicker than going to the train station.