Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Scarecrow
33 Victoria St EExcellent Coffee and Breakfast!
My favourite secret nook for brunch. Early birds can beat the regular brunchers if they are fast!
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Chuffed
43 High StMy favourite secret nook for brunch. Early birds can beat the regular brunchers if they are fast!
An Auckland institution for the budget conscious that love a happy hour.
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Mexican Cafe
67 Victoria St WAn Auckland institution for the budget conscious that love a happy hour.
For those after a 5 star experience in a vibey environment. Bring a fat wallet though!
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The Grove Restaurant
Wyndham StreetFor those after a 5 star experience in a vibey environment. Bring a fat wallet though!
Everything Else
Recycle Boutique
9 Darby StExcellent place to grab a last minute outfit to go out in!
Drinks & Nightlife
I highly recommend the cocktails in the House Bar on the first floor. Ask for Mark the head barman who will custom make something to your liking.
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Hotel DeBrett
2 High StI highly recommend the cocktails in the House Bar on the first floor. Ask for Mark the head barman who will custom make something to your liking.
DeBretts Kitchen
3B O'Connell StreetThe cocktails are fantastic
Gin Room closed for reno
If you love gin you'll be lost in their menu
$10 entry but dedicated all ages crowd (not just for the 20 somethings!) and only open Fri-Sat nights. Excellent DJs!
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Ink Bar
268 Karangahape Rd$10 entry but dedicated all ages crowd (not just for the 20 somethings!) and only open Fri-Sat nights. Excellent DJs!
Impala
7 Shortland StIf you like a fashionable and young crowd this is it!
Neyo makes the best dirty martinis and the live music is eclectic and excellent. Cover charge for certain events and late evening.
REC
38 Customs St ENeyo makes the best dirty martinis and the live music is eclectic and excellent. Cover charge for certain events and late evening.
You feel like you're in another world lost in a speakeasy. Definitely not for the faint of wallet but the service is excellent as is the beverage list. Ask for the El Guapo!
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Caretaker
Britomart PlaceYou feel like you're in another world lost in a speakeasy. Definitely not for the faint of wallet but the service is excellent as is the beverage list. Ask for the El Guapo!
Six Nine is the place for some affordable cocktails and delicious food...not even listed on AirBnB maps so you know its almost secret and great!
375 Karangahape Rd
375 Karangahape RoadSix Nine is the place for some affordable cocktails and delicious food...not even listed on AirBnB maps so you know its almost secret and great!
Essentials
The local store, be prepared to stand in line for about 10 mins though its mental!
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Countdown Auckland Metro
19-25 Victoria St WThe local store, be prepared to stand in line for about 10 mins though its mental!
Shopping
The Warehouse
21 Elliott StFor little household items, inexpensive clothing etc!
Everything is $3.50 and you'll find stuff you want but don't necessarily need. Love the Japanese ingenuity!
Daiso
287 Queen StEverything is $3.50 and you'll find stuff you want but don't necessarily need. Love the Japanese ingenuity!
If you need a Halloween costume, some batteries, kitchen gloves and all manner of weird bits of tatt this is where to go!
Look Sharp Store
10A Victoria St EIf you need a Halloween costume, some batteries, kitchen gloves and all manner of weird bits of tatt this is where to go!
Smith & Caughey's
261 Queen StA high end department store
Farmers Queen Street
Victoria Street WestA mid range department store
Arts & Culture
The Saturday morning market for fresh veges and all manner of foodie delights
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Takutai Square, Britomart, Auckland
The Saturday morning market for fresh veges and all manner of foodie delights
Auckland Art Gallery
Wellesley Street EastIt's in the street behind the apartment!
Name says it all! Pay your respects to the fallen and inspect some of our greater treasures.
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Auckland War Memorial Museum
Name says it all! Pay your respects to the fallen and inspect some of our greater treasures.
Sightseeing
Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdWine, food and nature tours
Who doesn't want to stand on top of an extinct (we hope!) volcano?
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Mount Eden
Who doesn't want to stand on top of an extinct (we hope!) volcano?