Guidebook for Auckland
Essentials
Great boutique food market with fresh produce, meat, fish, wine, beer and goodies
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Farro Fresh Grey Lynn
34 Westmoreland St WGreat boutique food market with fresh produce, meat, fish, wine, beer and goodies
Countdown Grey Lynn
271 Richmond RdEasy to get the essential groceries
Harvest by Huckleberry with Refill Hub
403-407 Richmond RdOrganic produce, great muesli!
Sightseeing
Zoo von Auckland
Excellent place to take the family
Good for local history and a great place to take a picnic
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Auckland War Memorial Museum
Good for local history and a great place to take a picnic
Food Scene
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdGreat restaurants and bars all in one spot.
Lovely spot to take in the harbour and plenty of restaurants and bars
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Viaduct Harbour Avenue
Viaduct Harbour AvenueLovely spot to take in the harbour and plenty of restaurants and bars
Richmond Road Cafe
318 Richmond RdGreat food, coffee and staff
Dear Jervois
234 Jervois RdYummy food and good coffee
Bread & Butter Bakery and Cafe
34 Westmoreland St WLovely breakfasts and good for a big group
Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestHome to Al Brown's Depot and Federal Deli
Prego Restaurant
226 Ponsonby RdGood family restaurant
Head chef Simon Wright and one of the best fine dining restaurants in Auckland
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Sid at The French Cafe
210 Symonds StHead chef Simon Wright and one of the best fine dining restaurants in Auckland
Great coffee and delicious cafe food. Normally have a good selection of gluten free options.
Good One Cafe
42 Douglas StGreat coffee and delicious cafe food. Normally have a good selection of gluten free options.
Andiamo Eatery
194 Jervois RdLovely food and plenty of gluten free options
Good option if you don't want to be cooking. Quality take-away dinners.
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Ripe Delicatessen
174 Richmond RdGood option if you don't want to be cooking. Quality take-away dinners.
Sushi Pac
188 Quay StGreat sushi in central Auckland
Sushi Pac
188 Quay StWeekdays only - great sushi in central Auckland
Sushi Edge
280 Richmond RdSushi within 2-3 mins of the house.
Arts & Culture
Wonderful gallery space and cafe with kid friendly activities
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Auckland Art Gallery
Wellesley Street EastWonderful gallery space and cafe with kid friendly activities
Movie theatre, bowling and odessey maze. Great for the kids on a rainy day
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Sky World Entertainment Centre
291-297 Queen StMovie theatre, bowling and odessey maze. Great for the kids on a rainy day
Drinks & Nightlife
Gypsy Tea Room
455 Richmond RdGreat local bar in walking distance
Everything Else
Fun times at this gorgeous beach. Come an hour either side of high tide. The reserve has a toilet, shower and seating.
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Sentinel Rd Beach
Sentinel RoadFun times at this gorgeous beach. Come an hour either side of high tide. The reserve has a toilet, shower and seating.
White Cross Ponsonby
202 Ponsonby RdEmergency medical centre and pharmacy
Newly renovated indoor pool. Great skylight over the pool as you swim.
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Tepid Baths
100 Customs St WNewly renovated indoor pool. Great skylight over the pool as you swim.
Kids hospital with emergency facilities. Try White Cross Emergency first especially if it's minor. There are often long wait times at Starship but great care.
Starship Children's Hospital
2 Park RdKids hospital with emergency facilities. Try White Cross Emergency first especially if it's minor. There are often long wait times at Starship but great care.
Baguette & Co.
188 Quay StAll Press Coffee. Lovely pastries and baguettes
Entertainment & Activities
Public outdoor swimming pool with a couple of small slides too
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Point Erin Pools
94 Shelly Beach RdPublic outdoor swimming pool with a couple of small slides too
Parnell Baths
25 Judges Bay RdSalt water pool for lengths and kids pool
Cox's Bay Reserve
44-66 W End RdPlayground and large playing fields by the harbour