Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Great local spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Good food, friendly service and cool atmosphere.
17 residents recomanen
Onehunga Cafe
259 Onehunga MallGreat local spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Good food, friendly service and cool atmosphere.
The newest place in the hood. Good food (tapas and shared plates). It's a trendy spot!
24 residents recomanen
Little Jimmy
557 Manukau RdThe newest place in the hood. Good food (tapas and shared plates). It's a trendy spot!
Cheap and cheerful dumpling place. Always busy and chaotic but worth it.
26 residents recomanen
Barilla Dumpling
571 Dominion RdCheap and cheerful dumpling place. Always busy and chaotic but worth it.
Brick By Brick
359 Onehunga MallGreat local cafe. Really friendly staff and nice food.
Parks & Nature
Cornwall Park is on our doorstep and a beautiful spot to visit. Great walks (or runs), lovely panoramic views from the top of One Tree Hill and a couple of nice places to eat.
155 residents recomanen
Parc de Cornwall
Green Lane WestCornwall Park is on our doorstep and a beautiful spot to visit. Great walks (or runs), lovely panoramic views from the top of One Tree Hill and a couple of nice places to eat.
Just across the harbour is the lovely Ambury Park. Great walks, bird watching (Godwits if you're interested) and a cute farm for the kids or big kids!
45 residents recomanen
Parc Regional d'Ambury
43 Ambury RdJust across the harbour is the lovely Ambury Park. Great walks, bird watching (Godwits if you're interested) and a cute farm for the kids or big kids!
Beautiful sandy beach, close to the city and safe swimming for all. Great spot for a beer but food better around at the next bay (Kohimarama) as a bit touristy and expensive. Worth the walk around to next bay. Busy in summer.
250 residents recomanen
Mission Bay
Beautiful sandy beach, close to the city and safe swimming for all. Great spot for a beer but food better around at the next bay (Kohimarama) as a bit touristy and expensive. Worth the walk around to next bay. Busy in summer.
One of Auckland's amazing regional parks. A stunning spot and always quiet. Good for walks, picnics and hanging out on the beach.
28 residents recomanen
Parc Regional Duder
933R North RdOne of Auckland's amazing regional parks. A stunning spot and always quiet. Good for walks, picnics and hanging out on the beach.
Arts & Culture
A hidden gem, 30 or so minutes walk or 5 minutes drive. Beautiful restored homestead, modern art and great sculpture gardens. Plus a lovely cafe to top it off
28 residents recomanen
TSB Bank Wallace Arts Centre
72 Hillsborough RdA hidden gem, 30 or so minutes walk or 5 minutes drive. Beautiful restored homestead, modern art and great sculpture gardens. Plus a lovely cafe to top it off
Drinks & Nightlife
The Zookeeper's Son
715 Mount Albert RdThe local pub
A small local bar. Really friendly and a good place to chat to locals.
7 residents recomanen
The Bramble
284 Onehunga MallA small local bar. Really friendly and a good place to chat to locals.
Essentials
PAK'nSAVE Royal Oak
691 Manukau RdBig local supermarket. Has everything you could need.
Nosh Food Market
136 Green Lane EastA 'posh' supermarket/deli. Great for delicious treats or picnic food.
Entertainment & Activities
The local pool is a nice spot for a swim. Has an outdoor pool in summer, which is famous for its bombing competition!
8 residents recomanen
Onehunga Pool
1 Park GardensThe local pool is a nice spot for a swim. Has an outdoor pool in summer, which is famous for its bombing competition!
A great local, independent cinema. Enjoy a glass of wine or ice cream with your film. Comfy, friendly and a good selection of films. Japanese place next door (Nippon Sake) also good.
38 residents recomanen
Lido Cinema
427 Manukau RdA great local, independent cinema. Enjoy a glass of wine or ice cream with your film. Comfy, friendly and a good selection of films. Japanese place next door (Nippon Sake) also good.