Guidebook for Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland) - City of Sails
Getting Around
We recommend public transport for visiting most of Auckland, especially the city centre. It is four minutes from our house and one section to Britomart Station, the central city and ferry terminal.
Also a very simple and cheap trip to and from the airport. Many buses also leave from around the Newmarket area.
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Newmarket station
We recommend public transport for visiting most of Auckland, especially the city centre. It is four minutes from our house and one section to Britomart Station, the central city and ferry terminal.
Also a very simple and cheap trip to and from the airport. Many buses also leave from around the Newmarket area.
Get a ferry to Devonport and the Hauraki Gulf islands
164 residents recomanen
Downtown Ferry Terminal station
Quay StreetGet a ferry to Devonport and the Hauraki Gulf islands
Coffee
Little Nuffield Coffee & Lunch Box
15a Nuffield StreetAwesome hole in the wall
Teed Street Larder
7 Teed StLots of breakfast/lunch options with good coffee
Bambina Newmarket Cafe
25 Teed StReally interesting dishes for breakfast, brunch or lunch
The Reaper by Anastasis
Liked by a number of our guests but with limited gf food options
L'atelier du fromage
3 McColl StYummy fresh baked French treats
Food Scene
For great Middle Eastern food at any hour of the day, Tasca is a very short walk away.
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Tasca
25 Nuffield StFor great Middle Eastern food at any hour of the day, Tasca is a very short walk away.
Great Mediterranean flavours, tapas or mains with specials Mondays to Thursdays. Been consistently good for a long time. Open from 8:30 until late
Safran Cafe
71 Davis CresGreat Mediterranean flavours, tapas or mains with specials Mondays to Thursdays. Been consistently good for a long time. Open from 8:30 until late
An excellent vibe for a Saturday morning within walking distance. Grab a coffee, pastry - perhaps some local artisan food products?
38 residents recomanen
Parnell Farmers' Market
545 Parnell RdAn excellent vibe for a Saturday morning within walking distance. Grab a coffee, pastry - perhaps some local artisan food products?
The Rooftop Dining is a great area with many good restaurants such as White and Wong, New York Grill and others. There is also a cheaper food court area.
67 residents recomanen
Westfield Newmarket
277 BroadwayThe Rooftop Dining is a great area with many good restaurants such as White and Wong, New York Grill and others. There is also a cheaper food court area.
Great pasta to eat there or bring home
Tues - Thurs 12-3,4:30 - 7:30
Fri - Sat 12 - 8pm
Sun Mon Closed
Arte della Pasta
1 Remuera RoadGreat pasta to eat there or bring home
Tues - Thurs 12-3,4:30 - 7:30
Fri - Sat 12 - 8pm
Sun Mon Closed
V.T. Station - Victoria Terminus
Great Indian food in a character place.
A short train ride into Britomart takes you to a bustling foodie heaven with many restaurants to choose from. From here it is a short walk also to Commercial Bay shopping centre, the Viaduct, Queens Wharf and North Wharf with even more choices.
Britomart Transport Centre
A short train ride into Britomart takes you to a bustling foodie heaven with many restaurants to choose from. From here it is a short walk also to Commercial Bay shopping centre, the Viaduct, Queens Wharf and North Wharf with even more choices.
Giapo
12 Gore StA wonderful ice cream experience - just ask Cher!
Only a short walk from Britomart is another food area with many restaurants spreading out over Princes and North Wharves
223 residents recomanen
Viaduct Basin
Only a short walk from Britomart is another food area with many restaurants spreading out over Princes and North Wharves
Delight Spice Indian Restaurant.
Great Indian Food at a reasonable price
Parks & Nature
Only a few minutes walk away. The Winter Garden and Fernery are amazing
250 residents recomanen
Auckland Domain
Park RoadOnly a few minutes walk away. The Winter Garden and Fernery are amazing
A short walk along Remuera Road gives you access to this Maunga wth great views of the city and harbour.
Ōhinerau / Mount Hobson, Remuera, Auckland 1050, Nova Zelanda
A short walk along Remuera Road gives you access to this Maunga wth great views of the city and harbour.
The closest place to see a rural environment with great trees, flowers and lambs in the spring. Walk up Maungakiekie for great views over the city. And what's more - it is free!
155 residents recomanen
Parc de Cornwall
Green Lane WestThe closest place to see a rural environment with great trees, flowers and lambs in the spring. Walk up Maungakiekie for great views over the city. And what's more - it is free!
Mount Eden
An easy walk up one of the many volcanos in Auckland with great views of the city.
A volcano just 600 years old on the doorstep of Auckland. Enjoy the ferry ride and climb to the top for great views. Take water and lunch if you want it - there are no cafes there!
280 residents recomanen
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
A volcano just 600 years old on the doorstep of Auckland. Enjoy the ferry ride and climb to the top for great views. Take water and lunch if you want it - there are no cafes there!
A wonderful predator free bird sanctuary a ferry ride from Auckland
122 residents recomanen
Tiritiri Matangi Island
A wonderful predator free bird sanctuary a ferry ride from Auckland
Amazing place close to Auckland to see lots of fish up close.
36 residents recomanen
Goat Island Marine Reserve
Amazing place close to Auckland to see lots of fish up close.
A great place for the history of Waitakeres and planning of bush tramps. See the majestic kauri in the regenerating bush.
111 residents recomanen
Centre de Visitants Arataki - Waitakere Ranges
300 Scenic DrA great place for the history of Waitakeres and planning of bush tramps. See the majestic kauri in the regenerating bush.
Piha
A stunning West Coast beach with black sand and big surf.
Where the film "The Piano" had some significant scenes shot. An amazing West Coast beach
47 residents recomanen
Karekare Beach
2 Karekare RdWhere the film "The Piano" had some significant scenes shot. An amazing West Coast beach
Another great West Coast beach with views to Manukau Harbour mouth and bar. A challenging road to get there, not recommended for campervans and definitely not for swimming!
18 residents recomanen
Whatipu Beach
Another great West Coast beach with views to Manukau Harbour mouth and bar. A challenging road to get there, not recommended for campervans and definitely not for swimming!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lumsden
444 Khyber Pass RdA superb collection of local craft beers. Well worth a visit.
Sightseeing
Interesting insights into the cultural heritage of New Zealand and its Pacific neighbours
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Museu Memorial de Guerra d'Auckland
Interesting insights into the cultural heritage of New Zealand and its Pacific neighbours
Great place on a fine day to see the city from above. And you can jump off it if so inclined!
597 residents recomanen
Torre del Cel
Victoria Street WestGreat place on a fine day to see the city from above. And you can jump off it if so inclined!
A great permanent collection of Maori and New Zealand art and interesting travelling exhibitions.
606 residents recomanen
Galeria d'Art d'Auckland Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastA great permanent collection of Maori and New Zealand art and interesting travelling exhibitions.
A short ferry ride away but a different climate. Check out the wineries or enjoy food at one of the many cafes
407 residents recomanen
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdA short ferry ride away but a different climate. Check out the wineries or enjoy food at one of the many cafes
An amazing collection of technology, especially the original Sunderland flying boat.
197 residents recomanen
Museu del Transport i la Tecnologia
805 Great N RdAn amazing collection of technology, especially the original Sunderland flying boat.
A wonderful history of sailing in New Zealand with some trips available.
81 residents recomanen
Museu Marítim de Nova Zelanda
A wonderful history of sailing in New Zealand with some trips available.
A delightful place for garden lovers to visit any time of the year. Bring a picnic and stay all day
99 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic d'Auckland
102 Hill RdA delightful place for garden lovers to visit any time of the year. Bring a picnic and stay all day
Sea life up close and personal - including penguins, sharks and turtles
228 residents recomanen
SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
23 Tamaki DrSea life up close and personal - including penguins, sharks and turtles
See Kiwi up close in their own environment - along with many other interesting animals.
382 residents recomanen
Zoo d'Auckland
See Kiwi up close in their own environment - along with many other interesting animals.
Essentials
New World Newmarket
42 Nuffield StreetGreat selection of quick meals, snacks and drinks nearby with easy access.
A modern mall with everything - shopping, food hall, rooftop dining
67 residents recomanen
Westfield Newmarket
277 BroadwayA modern mall with everything - shopping, food hall, rooftop dining
Rodney Wayne & Shampoo n' Things
2 Balm StWomen's Hairdresser
Easy to get yourself a reasonably priced haircut. Browse the mall while you wait for the call.
Just Cuts - Newmarket
Easy to get yourself a reasonably priced haircut. Browse the mall while you wait for the call.
Medicines To Midnight Urgent Pharmacy
160 BroadwayUrgent Pharmacy