Sightseeing
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.
11 locals recommend
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.
A dormant volcano island just off the harbour from Auckland. A short ferry ride away for an incredible adventure.
280 locals recommend
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
A dormant volcano island just off the harbour from Auckland. A short ferry ride away for an incredible adventure.
Piha
On the West Coast but certainly not to be missed if you have time.
Another must visit place. Go the the ferry terminal in CBD and catch a ferry. Its a gorgeous day out.
407 locals recommend
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.
31 locals recommend
St Heliers Beach
Lovely beach and promenade. And the most wonderful ice creams can be bought here.
Parks & Nature
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.
122 locals recommend
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.
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.
155 locals recommend
Cornwall Park
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.
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
69 locals recommend
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
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.
154 locals recommend
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.
Food scene
Just 5 minutes walk to top of road and turn right. Every Saturday you will get your fresh produce and much more.
38 locals recommend
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.
This is a must visit market and on every Saturday. Its about 20 minutes walk from our Apartment.
34 locals recommend
French Market
69 St Georges Bay RdThis is a must visit market and on every Saturday. Its about 20 minutes walk from our Apartment.
Neighbourhoods
Remuera
Remuera village is a lovely place to visit and just the next suburb.
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.
Boutique shops, cafes and art galleries, also some up-scale restaurants can be found on Parnell rise.
58 locals recommend
Parnell
Boutique shops, cafes and art galleries, also some up-scale restaurants can be found on Parnell rise.
Get a ferry from CBD to Devonport; this is one of the favourite day trips in Auckland.
224 locals recommend
Devonport
Get a ferry from CBD to Devonport; this is one of the favourite day trips in Auckland.
Shopping
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.
Eating Out
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.
9 locals recommend
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.
11 locals recommend
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
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.
9 locals recommend
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.
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