Guidebook for Auckland

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Guidebook for Auckland

Food Scene

a range of great places to eat all in one funky location. Start your night off here and carry on down Ponsonby road
298 residents recomanen
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby Rd
298 residents recomanen
a range of great places to eat all in one funky location. Start your night off here and carry on down Ponsonby road
Popular Asian fusion restaurant and bar in the heart of Ponsonby, only a 10 minute walk away. Bookings recommended. https://thebluebreezeinn.co.nz/
73 residents recomanen
The Blue Breeze Inn
73 residents recomanen
Popular Asian fusion restaurant and bar in the heart of Ponsonby, only a 10 minute walk away. Bookings recommended. https://thebluebreezeinn.co.nz/
High end Italian food - One of the top rated restaurants in Auckland. https://www.spqrnz.co.nz/
71 residents recomanen
SPQR
150 Ponsonby Rd
71 residents recomanen
High end Italian food - One of the top rated restaurants in Auckland. https://www.spqrnz.co.nz/
In our opinion, one of the best restaurants in the city. https://www.ponsonbyroadbistro.co.nz/
33 residents recomanen
The Ponsonby Road Bistro
165 Ponsonby Rd
33 residents recomanen
In our opinion, one of the best restaurants in the city. https://www.ponsonbyroadbistro.co.nz/

Essentials

BYO bags to pack food into or by a reusable one at the store. This supermarket sells a great range of local craft beer and wine and is a quick 7 minute walk from the apartment.
79 residents recomanen
Countdown Ponsonby
4 Williamson Ave
79 residents recomanen
BYO bags to pack food into or by a reusable one at the store. This supermarket sells a great range of local craft beer and wine and is a quick 7 minute walk from the apartment.
Beer, Wine and Spirits shop. Great selection of everything here. The supermarket will be cheaper for beer and wine but they cannot sell Spirits so come here for everything else
9 residents recomanen
Glengarry Wines
118 Wellesley St W
9 residents recomanen
Beer, Wine and Spirits shop. Great selection of everything here. The supermarket will be cheaper for beer and wine but they cannot sell Spirits so come here for everything else
Just has the basics but open 24hrs- good for a hot meat pie on the way home from a night out (this is Kiwi drunk food)
12 residents recomanen
Mobil
506 Parnell Rd
12 residents recomanen
Just has the basics but open 24hrs- good for a hot meat pie on the way home from a night out (this is Kiwi drunk food)

Entertainment & Activities

This intimate venue hosts great comedy nights with a mix of professional and amateur, local and international comedians and is only a 10 minute walk from the apartment.
41 residents recomanen
Classic Comedy & Bar
321 Queen St
41 residents recomanen
This intimate venue hosts great comedy nights with a mix of professional and amateur, local and international comedians and is only a 10 minute walk from the apartment.

Arts & Culture

Special exhibits and presentations set within a lovely park.
787 residents recomanen
Museu Memorial de Guerra d'Auckland
787 residents recomanen
Special exhibits and presentations set within a lovely park.
Galeria d'Art d'Auckland Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street East
606 residents recomanen

Parks & Nature

Auckland's most famous black sand beach. Great walks nearby.
229 residents recomanen
Piha
229 residents recomanen
Auckland's most famous black sand beach. Great walks nearby.
Nice walk in the park with heaps of birds and lakes
47 residents recomanen
Parc Western Springs
731 Great N Rd
47 residents recomanen
Nice walk in the park with heaps of birds and lakes
Auckland is built on volcanoes and this is one of the best examples with a large crater at the top + a great view of the city.
140 residents recomanen
Cimera del Mont Eden
250 Mount Eden Rd
140 residents recomanen
Auckland is built on volcanoes and this is one of the best examples with a large crater at the top + a great view of the city.

Drinks & Nightlife

Funky outdoor garden bar with an eclectic menu, delicious cocktails and craft beer, only 10 minutes walk away.
Hoppers Garden Bar
134b Ponsonby Rd
Funky outdoor garden bar with an eclectic menu, delicious cocktails and craft beer, only 10 minutes walk away.
A 15 minute walk from the apartment, this freehouse has a delightful menu with foodie favourites to enjoy alongside the numerous craft beers always on tap.
Save Ferris
224 Symonds St
A 15 minute walk from the apartment, this freehouse has a delightful menu with foodie favourites to enjoy alongside the numerous craft beers always on tap.
Our local- great beer and cheap as pizza (12 - 2pm & 5-7.30pm $5 pizza's everyday)
16 residents recomanen
Freeman & Grey
43 Ponsonby Rd
16 residents recomanen
Our local- great beer and cheap as pizza (12 - 2pm & 5-7.30pm $5 pizza's everyday)
34 residents recomanen
Longroom
114 Ponsonby Rd
34 residents recomanen
Secret underground cocktail bar- authentic hand made cocktails. No menu, just tell bartender what flavours you like and they mix you a drink- sure to impress on date night!
23 residents recomanen
Caretaker
Britomart Place
23 residents recomanen
Secret underground cocktail bar- authentic hand made cocktails. No menu, just tell bartender what flavours you like and they mix you a drink- sure to impress on date night!
Classic Irish pub with a live band every night playing all your favourite songs till late in the morning
21 residents recomanen
Danny Doolan's
204 Quay St
21 residents recomanen
Classic Irish pub with a live band every night playing all your favourite songs till late in the morning

Sightseeing

Auckland's most iconic landmark - Our needle in the sky. Take a lift to the top to view stunning 360 degree of the city. Also boasting many restaurants, bars, and a world class casino.
597 residents recomanen
Torre del Cel
Victoria Street West
597 residents recomanen
Auckland's most iconic landmark - Our needle in the sky. Take a lift to the top to view stunning 360 degree of the city. Also boasting many restaurants, bars, and a world class casino.