Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Very cool cafe with kind of industrial style interiors offering fab coffee,excellent device and great food - ideal for breakfast / lunch .
51 locals recommend
Dear Jervois
234 Jervois RdVery cool cafe with kind of industrial style interiors offering fab coffee,excellent device and great food - ideal for breakfast / lunch .
A converted warehouse offering fresh produce ,generally organic, with something for everyone. It's is a great people watching place with superb little cafes , bars and artisan goods. Very hip 24/7 .
298 locals recommend
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdA converted warehouse offering fresh produce ,generally organic, with something for everyone. It's is a great people watching place with superb little cafes , bars and artisan goods. Very hip 24/7 .
This is one of Auckland's top cafes for coffee, pastries and meals made freshly each day - eat there or takeaway. Organic and super fresh and only 50 meters from the studio. Opens at 7 am and closes at 7 pm weekdays. 7-3 pm on Saturday, closed Sunday..
8 locals recommend
Jess' Underground Kitchen
203 Jervois Rd
This is one of Auckland's top cafes for coffee, pastries and meals made freshly each day - eat there or takeaway. Organic and super fresh and only 50 meters from the studio. Opens at 7 am and closes at 7 pm weekdays. 7-3 pm on Saturday, closed Sunday..
Great local bar -has really good tapas / small plates of food. An older group of people but well regarded and is around 15 minutes walk.
They have a cafe as well for breakfast and brunch ( next door ).
11 locals recommend
Dida's Wine Lounge & Tapas
60 Jervois RdGreat local bar -has really good tapas / small plates of food. An older group of people but well regarded and is around 15 minutes walk.
They have a cafe as well for breakfast and brunch ( next door ).
Fabulous food and coffee - sit outside or in and people watch. Just 5 minutes walk from mine. Great service - good for breakfast and lunch. Vegan and gluten free options.
6 locals recommend
Governor Cafe
228 Jervois RdFabulous food and coffee - sit outside or in and people watch. Just 5 minutes walk from mine. Great service - good for breakfast and lunch. Vegan and gluten free options.
See below regarding the one in Remuera. The one on my corner is the original and has really good coffee, pastries, healthy takeaway breakfast , lunch and dinner options. You can relax there for breakfast/ coffee and lunch. The made fresh daily meals change each day and can be bought frozen or fresh and are great heated up in the microwave, Ideal to grab a latte or long black on your way out for the day or bring back home - its only 1 minute away:)
8 locals recommend
Jess' Underground Kitchen
203 Jervois RdSee below regarding the one in Remuera. The one on my corner is the original and has really good coffee, pastries, healthy takeaway breakfast , lunch and dinner options. You can relax there for breakfast/ coffee and lunch. The made fresh daily meals change each day and can be bought frozen or fresh and are great heated up in the microwave, Ideal to grab a latte or long black on your way out for the day or bring back home - its only 1 minute away:)
Sightseeing
An old waterfront area that has had a makeover .It is around 30 minutes walk from mine -you amble along the waterfront to reach this enclave of cafes and bars on the water just 5 mins from the city.
220 locals recommend
Wynyard Quarter
An old waterfront area that has had a makeover .It is around 30 minutes walk from mine -you amble along the waterfront to reach this enclave of cafes and bars on the water just 5 mins from the city.
Another favourite of mine made famous in the 80s by U2.it is set in Cornwall Park - a magnificent public park for walking or running or picnicking in . Peaceful & uplifting and safe year round :)
279 locals recommend
One Tree Hill
670 Manukau RdAnother favourite of mine made famous in the 80s by U2.it is set in Cornwall Park - a magnificent public park for walking or running or picnicking in . Peaceful & uplifting and safe year round :)
Drinks & Nightlife
I love it here ! Has a large rustic Italian style courtyard plus bar and more formal restaurant inside . Great Italian menu , great service and setting .Link Bus stops outside :)
30 locals recommend
Non Solo Pizza
259 Parnell RdI love it here ! Has a large rustic Italian style courtyard plus bar and more formal restaurant inside . Great Italian menu , great service and setting .Link Bus stops outside :)
Elbow Room, Halcyon, Gypsy Tearooms, Freida Margolis, Wynyard Qtr, Britomart and Fort Lane,.
30 locals recommend
Non Solo Pizza
259 Parnell RdElbow Room, Halcyon, Gypsy Tearooms, Freida Margolis, Wynyard Qtr, Britomart and Fort Lane,.
Parks & Nature
I love this beautiful large green park. It has sheep and cattle and large green spaces with huge old trees dotted about and it is in the middle of Auckland. It is a working farm and in the center is One Tree Hill ( the song by U2 is about this) You can walk, run , cycle or drive around the park and up the hill for spectacular 360 degree views of the city and harbours. There are areas to have BBQ'S - there are 2 cafes and lots to look at. It is safe and really uplifting.
155 locals recommend
Cornwall Park
Green Lane WestI love this beautiful large green park. It has sheep and cattle and large green spaces with huge old trees dotted about and it is in the middle of Auckland. It is a working farm and in the center is One Tree Hill ( the song by U2 is about this) You can walk, run , cycle or drive around the park and up the hill for spectacular 360 degree views of the city and harbours. There are areas to have BBQ'S - there are 2 cafes and lots to look at. It is safe and really uplifting.
Arts & Culture
Our art gallery is vibrant with changing exhibitions and is in the center of the CBD.
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastOur art gallery is vibrant with changing exhibitions and is in the center of the CBD.
It is in the center of another lovely Auckland park called Auckland Domain and sitting in the center on a gentle hill is our Museum with our war memorial outside. Lovely views and it is a peaceful haven of permanent and visiting exhibits and history. Love it here.It is on the bus route from my place.
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
It is in the center of another lovely Auckland park called Auckland Domain and sitting in the center on a gentle hill is our Museum with our war memorial outside. Lovely views and it is a peaceful haven of permanent and visiting exhibits and history. Love it here.It is on the bus route from my place.
Shopping
Several bookstores along Jervois Rd - selling new and second hand collectibles . Small and inviting.
Also along this strip and Ponsonby Rd are cool clothes stores with local and offshore designers.
227 locals recommend
Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby RoadSeveral bookstores along Jervois Rd - selling new and second hand collectibles . Small and inviting.
Also along this strip and Ponsonby Rd are cool clothes stores with local and offshore designers.