Local guidebook
Food & Drinks
Some favourite restaurants, bars and cafes all within walking distance
Delicious homestyle Italian. Coco’s happy hour is a local institution. Happy Hour runs from 4pm - 6pm, drinks $9, pasta $15!
69 locals recommend
Coco's Cantina
374 Karangahape RdDelicious homestyle Italian. Coco’s happy hour is a local institution. Happy Hour runs from 4pm - 6pm, drinks $9, pasta $15!
Best breakfast / brunch, with exceptional sweet treats, cold pressed juices and house-made kombucha
13 locals recommend
Bestie Cafe
183 Karangahape RdBest breakfast / brunch, with exceptional sweet treats, cold pressed juices and house-made kombucha
Bar Céleste
Fabulous wine list and cocktails
Bakery / cafe, amazing sourdough and pastries fresh daily. Delicious lunch menu / sandwiches
Fort Greene
327 Karangahape RdBakery / cafe, amazing sourdough and pastries fresh daily. Delicious lunch menu / sandwiches
House-made pasta, lovely natural wine list - affordable menu, fun & relaxed atmosphere. Be sure to book ahead!
Pici
House-made pasta, lovely natural wine list - affordable menu, fun & relaxed atmosphere. Be sure to book ahead!
A unique ‘residency restaurant’ and wine bar, hosting a rotation of fantastic guest chefs and winemakers - open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings
Roses Dining Room
A unique ‘residency restaurant’ and wine bar, hosting a rotation of fantastic guest chefs and winemakers - open Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings
Gemmayze Street
Poynton TerraceSimple, great coffee, roasted onsite - industrial chic with the divine aroma of roasting beans, two minutes away!
Millers Coffee
31 Cross StSimple, great coffee, roasted onsite - industrial chic with the divine aroma of roasting beans, two minutes away!
Lebanese Grocer
Delicious Lebanese takeout or dine in, quality ingredients and seasonal produce
Parks & Nature
Green spaces nearby
Albert Park
33-43 Princes StAn inner city sanctuary with breathtaking mature native trees
Beautiful place for a run, with sweeping views of Rangitoto at the summit
250 locals recommend
Auckland Domain
Park RoadBeautiful place for a run, with sweeping views of Rangitoto at the summit
Myers Park
72 Greys AveFun daytime playground for kids
Gorgeous botanical gardens, perfect to wonder around on a rainy day
69 locals recommend
Domain Wintergardens
Wintergarden RoadGorgeous botanical gardens, perfect to wonder around on a rainy day
Entertainment & Activities
Things to do close by
Great little cinema screening classics and new releases - famous for $5 Wednesday, all films $5, all day!
26 locals recommend
Academy Cinemas
44 Lorne StGreat little cinema screening classics and new releases - famous for $5 Wednesday, all films $5, all day!
Spark Arena
80 Mahuhu CresWonderful collection of local and international artists, world class touring exhibitions and events
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastWonderful collection of local and international artists, world class touring exhibitions and events
Beautiful setting, a wonderful place to learn about local history and culture
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Beautiful setting, a wonderful place to learn about local history and culture
The Civic
269-287 Wellesley St WA classic dive-bar and local music scene institution - hosting many amazing local and international gigs
Whammy Bar
183 Karangahape RdA classic dive-bar and local music scene institution - hosting many amazing local and international gigs
Aotea Centre
50 Mayoral DrShopping
The best shopping spots within walking distance
An eclectic mix of boutiques, ranging from photography stores and watch repairs, to vintage furniture and fashion - not to mention some of the best eateries in town
19 locals recommend
St Kevins Arcade
183 Karangahape RdAn eclectic mix of boutiques, ranging from photography stores and watch repairs, to vintage furniture and fashion - not to mention some of the best eateries in town
Marking the centre of Ponsonby, surrounded by popular boutiques and eateries
298 locals recommend
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdMarking the centre of Ponsonby, surrounded by popular boutiques and eateries
High street chains, luxury brands, pharmacies / natural heath stores, visitor gift shops etc - plus a great variety of restaurants and bars
34 locals recommend
Commercial Bay
7 Queen StHigh street chains, luxury brands, pharmacies / natural heath stores, visitor gift shops etc - plus a great variety of restaurants and bars
Flying Nun Records (Auckland)
Part of New Zealand music history, and the best record store in town
Crushes
225 Karangahape RdFor unique gifts and curated vintage
Gordon Harris Symonds Street
For art supplies and stationery, just around the corner
Unity Books Auckland
19 High StFor the best selection of books in town
The weekly Britomart Market in Takutai Square runs every Saturday from 8am until around 2pm - local crafts, food trucks and more
359 locals recommend
Britomart
1150 Shortland StThe weekly Britomart Market in Takutai Square runs every Saturday from 8am until around 2pm - local crafts, food trucks and more