Food Scene
Atomic Coffee Roasters
420 New N RdGreat coffee and snacks
Fabulous community atmosphere - great coffee and breakfast - only a 15 minute walk away
41 locals recommend
Crave
6 Morningside DrFabulous community atmosphere - great coffee and breakfast - only a 15 minute walk away
Morningside Precinct
20 McDonald StLatest addition to local cafes and eateries
Tart Bakery
555 Great N RdDelicious vegan pies and baking
Phil's Kitchen
479 New N RdGourmet eating
A wonderful range of international dishes can be enjoyed in an informal dining setting
34 locals recommend
Ponsonby International Foodcourt
106 Ponsonby RdA wonderful range of international dishes can be enjoyed in an informal dining setting
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantail & Turtle
Fun atmosphere for group gatherings with a comprehensive bar menu
Holy Hop
498 New North RoadOver looks Eden Park stadium
Citizen Park
424 New N RdGreat atmosphere, can get busy
Parks & Nature
Walk about half an hour (or drive 5 mins) to get to Auckland's award winning zoo
382 locals recommend
Auckland Zoo
Walk about half an hour (or drive 5 mins) to get to Auckland's award winning zoo
Walk about 10 minutes down the road to enjoy the greenery of this scenic reserve
47 locals recommend
Western Springs Park
731 Great N RdWalk about 10 minutes down the road to enjoy the greenery of this scenic reserve
Too many walks to list - taking in native bush and palm trees, streams and waterfalls, black sand beaches and wild coastal surf. Great for a morning or afternoon hike in nature to recharge the batteries.
114 locals recommend
Waitākere Ranges Regional Park
Too many walks to list - taking in native bush and palm trees, streams and waterfalls, black sand beaches and wild coastal surf. Great for a morning or afternoon hike in nature to recharge the batteries.
Sightseeing
Fabulous panoramic views of the city harbour and gulf islands beyond. Bring a torch and explore the hidden tunnels
85 locals recommend
North Head
Fabulous panoramic views of the city harbour and gulf islands beyond. Bring a torch and explore the hidden tunnels
Catch a ferry to Rangitoto Island for a walk to the summit. Or to Waiheke Island to explore the villages, cafes and vinyards
164 locals recommend
Downtown Ferry Terminal station
Quay StreetCatch a ferry to Rangitoto Island for a walk to the summit. Or to Waiheke Island to explore the villages, cafes and vinyards
Muriwai Gannet Colony
428 Motutara RdSpectacular fusion of birds, wind, cliffs, ocean and sky
A short ferry ride and about an hour's hike to the summit of Auckland youngest volcano, for magnificent views across the harbour and city!
280 locals recommend
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
A short ferry ride and about an hour's hike to the summit of Auckland youngest volcano, for magnificent views across the harbour and city!
Arts & Culture
Museum of Transport and Technology
805 Great N RdHistoric display of early Auckland
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Set in the green expanse of the Auckland Domain
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastASB Waterfront Theatre
138 Halsey StCheck for latest shows on offer
Shopping
One of Auckland's largest shopping centres approx 20mins walk away
185 locals recommend
Westfield St Lukes
80 St Lukes RdOne of Auckland's largest shopping centres approx 20mins walk away
Westfield Newmarket
277 BroadwayLatest addition to the retail scene with multiple new stores
Auckland newest shopping and food precinct. Also NZ's tallest office tower
34 locals recommend
Commercial Bay
7 Queen StAuckland newest shopping and food precinct. Also NZ's tallest office tower
Essentials
Countdown Grey Lynn Central
4 Surrey CresFarro Fresh Grey Lynn
34 Westmoreland St WGourmet foods