Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Madam Woo
486 Lake RdAuthentic Malaysion Hawker food
I am in love with this little vegan cafe! The best vegan food on the North Shore. Make sure you check out the courtyard out back.
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Mimosa
460 Lake RdI am in love with this little vegan cafe! The best vegan food on the North Shore. Make sure you check out the courtyard out back.
Best Indian food on the North Shore! You have to go
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Anokha Indian Restaurant
140 Kitchener RdBest Indian food on the North Shore! You have to go
Bread and Butter Milford
116 Kitchener RdThe smoothies are to die for! Great coffee too
Little King Café
132 Kitchener RdBest smoked salmon and avocado, coffee and kid friendly
Monthien Restaurant
142 Kitchener RdAsian thai food. So super yum
Huge hand cut fries! The best place for outstandingly delicious tapas. Friendly staff, great wine list. You gotta go!
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Bette's Bar & Eatery
8 Victoria RdHuge hand cut fries! The best place for outstandingly delicious tapas. Friendly staff, great wine list. You gotta go!
Pretty setting right on Devonport wharf. Happy hour drinks and great cocktails
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Devon On The Wharf
Pretty setting right on Devonport wharf. Happy hour drinks and great cocktails
Great food, impeccable service and a touch of yum!
Breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed atmospher
Dixie Browns
1 Victoria RdGreat food, impeccable service and a touch of yum!
Breakfast, lunch and dinner in a relaxed atmospher
Drinks & Nightlife
Thirsty Frog
99 Kitchener RdGreat wine bar, sit on the street and soak up the last rays of the day. French cuisine
Chic contemporary restaurant & bar offering seasonal New Zealand food. Great lite night spot!
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The Commons
21 Hurstmere RdChic contemporary restaurant & bar offering seasonal New Zealand food. Great lite night spot!
Best place to grab a jug of beer, plate of food and settle in and enjoy the atmosphere. Gets busy Thursday night
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The Elephant Wrestler
138 Hurstmere RdBest place to grab a jug of beer, plate of food and settle in and enjoy the atmosphere. Gets busy Thursday night
Only spot in Takapuna where you can see the ocean and catch the last rays of the sun. Food is awesome, love the vege salad options!
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Franc's
The StrandOnly spot in Takapuna where you can see the ocean and catch the last rays of the sun. Food is awesome, love the vege salad options!
GPK Bar and Grill
162 Hurstmere RdTables on the street to soak up the Takapuna atmoshpere
Entertainment & Activities
Madloop Windsurfing School and Rentals
Get out on Lake Pupuke!
Parks & Nature
Shakespear Regional Park boasts an incredible location, taking up most of the tip of Whangaparaoa Peninsula, which juts out into the Hauraki Gulf. The park is a wildlife sanctuary, with an abundance of birdlife in particular. The picturesque blend of country and coastal landscapes attracts locals and visitors alike and as well as a range of walks, the park is also popular for swimming and picnics in summer.
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Shakespear Regional Park
1501 Whangaparaoa RdShakespear Regional Park boasts an incredible location, taking up most of the tip of Whangaparaoa Peninsula, which juts out into the Hauraki Gulf. The park is a wildlife sanctuary, with an abundance of birdlife in particular. The picturesque blend of country and coastal landscapes attracts locals and visitors alike and as well as a range of walks, the park is also popular for swimming and picnics in summer.
The picturesque coastline of Auckland’s North Shore is a magnet for locals and visitors, with its string of sheltered bays and white sandy beaches.
The North Shore Coastal Walk begins at Long Bay Regional Park and weaves through the beaches and suburbs of ‘the Shore’ and out to Devonport. The route is accessible at all tides, following cliff top tracks, pedestrian shortcuts, steps and footpaths. You don’t have to be a hiker to enjoy this walk, and you can choose to do the whole trail, or just sections of it, with numerous entry and exit points.
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Long Bay Regional Park
Beach RoadThe picturesque coastline of Auckland’s North Shore is a magnet for locals and visitors, with its string of sheltered bays and white sandy beaches.
The North Shore Coastal Walk begins at Long Bay Regional Park and weaves through the beaches and suburbs of ‘the Shore’ and out to Devonport. The route is accessible at all tides, following cliff top tracks, pedestrian shortcuts, steps and footpaths. You don’t have to be a hiker to enjoy this walk, and you can choose to do the whole trail, or just sections of it, with numerous entry and exit points.
Rangitoto Island is the youngest and largest of the 48 volcanic cones scattered across the Auckland region and is home to the world’s largest pohutukawa forest.
The shortest and most popular walk on Rangitoto is directly to the summit – the spectacular 360-degree views reach across the Hauraki Gulf and out to the rugged horizons of the Waitakere Ranges in the west and Hunua Ranges in the east. The island is just a 25-minute ferry ride across the harbour and frequent ferries run daily.
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Rangitoto Island Scenic Reserve
Rangitoto Island is the youngest and largest of the 48 volcanic cones scattered across the Auckland region and is home to the world’s largest pohutukawa forest.
The shortest and most popular walk on Rangitoto is directly to the summit – the spectacular 360-degree views reach across the Hauraki Gulf and out to the rugged horizons of the Waitakere Ranges in the west and Hunua Ranges in the east. The island is just a 25-minute ferry ride across the harbour and frequent ferries run daily.
Stony Batter Historic Reserve, at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, is named for its unusual rocky outcrops and is the site of extensive tunnels and gun emplacements dating back to WWII.
This short walk combines fascinating history and the beautiful scenery Waiheke Island is famous for. It’s accessible all year round and is perfect for all ages.
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Stony Batter Historic Reserve
Stony Batter Historic Reserve, at the eastern end of Waiheke Island, is named for its unusual rocky outcrops and is the site of extensive tunnels and gun emplacements dating back to WWII.
This short walk combines fascinating history and the beautiful scenery Waiheke Island is famous for. It’s accessible all year round and is perfect for all ages.
Explore a garden that can delight, inspire, entertain and relax your senses. The collections of natives and exotics are complimented by lakes, the award winning Potter Children’s Garden and a growing collection of large scale outdoor sculpture by New Zealand artists.
Pack a picnic or enjoy lunch at Cafe miko, located in the Huakaiwaka Visitor Centre with views out over the gardens. Enjoy the changing centre displays introducing you to the beauty and fascinating facts about plants. View many of our sustainable initiatives from vegetated swales to green roofs.
Only 20 minutes from the city or airport the Gardens is open every day of the year and entry is free.
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Botanischer Garten Auckland
102 Hill RdExplore a garden that can delight, inspire, entertain and relax your senses. The collections of natives and exotics are complimented by lakes, the award winning Potter Children’s Garden and a growing collection of large scale outdoor sculpture by New Zealand artists.
Pack a picnic or enjoy lunch at Cafe miko, located in the Huakaiwaka Visitor Centre with views out over the gardens. Enjoy the changing centre displays introducing you to the beauty and fascinating facts about plants. View many of our sustainable initiatives from vegetated swales to green roofs.
Only 20 minutes from the city or airport the Gardens is open every day of the year and entry is free.
Arts & Culture
The largest museum of its kind in NZ, MOTAT, Auckland’s Museum of Transport and Technology, offers a fun, interactive, and educational experience. Explore our fascinating exhibitions covering the history and development of NZ transport, technology and Kiwi ingenuity.
Visit the original Pumphouse, wander through our historic village or ride the heritage tram to our Aviation Display Hall which houses one of the largest aviation collections in the Southern Hemisphere.
Kids will enjoy the interactive examples and hands-on technology zone.
MOTAT is known as one of Auckland’s best value attractions. With regular events, school holiday experiences and monthly Live Days there is something for eve
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Museum of Transport and Technology
805 Great N RdThe largest museum of its kind in NZ, MOTAT, Auckland’s Museum of Transport and Technology, offers a fun, interactive, and educational experience. Explore our fascinating exhibitions covering the history and development of NZ transport, technology and Kiwi ingenuity.
Visit the original Pumphouse, wander through our historic village or ride the heritage tram to our Aviation Display Hall which houses one of the largest aviation collections in the Southern Hemisphere.
Kids will enjoy the interactive examples and hands-on technology zone.
MOTAT is known as one of Auckland’s best value attractions. With regular events, school holiday experiences and monthly Live Days there is something for eve
Pop up Globe
100 Ascot AveFantastic local spin on some of Shakespeare's wonderful plays
Auckland Art Gallery
Wellesley Street EastExhibiting local and international art
From photo-like paintings to contemporary sculptural works and hand-worked prints, the gallery has something to interest everyone
Flagstaff Gallery & Framing
6 Victoria RdFrom photo-like paintings to contemporary sculptural works and hand-worked prints, the gallery has something to interest everyone
Peter Raos Gallery
2 Queens ParadeIndividually made signed and dated glass pieces by the artist
Sightseeing
An excellent day out! Stop into MOTAT after the Zoo. The kids will love both places
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Zoo von Auckland
An excellent day out! Stop into MOTAT after the Zoo. The kids will love both places
Been going here since I was kid. Leave plently of time, lots to see.
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Auckland War Memorial Museum
Been going here since I was kid. Leave plently of time, lots to see.
Just 30 minutes from Auckland CBD by ferry. Boasting some of the best vinyards in the South Island. Hire a scooter and get to know the island!
Waiheke Island
Just 30 minutes from Auckland CBD by ferry. Boasting some of the best vinyards in the South Island. Hire a scooter and get to know the island!
Silo Park, North Wharf, restaurants, events and playgrounds, lots to enjoy at Wynyard Quarter.
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Wynyard Quarter
Silo Park, North Wharf, restaurants, events and playgrounds, lots to enjoy at Wynyard Quarter.
Great atmosphere, excellent place to grab a fresh juice or a coffee. Loads of food stalls and fresh produce. Usually some sort of street perfomer live music. A must do
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Takapuna-Märkte
17 Anzac StGreat atmosphere, excellent place to grab a fresh juice or a coffee. Loads of food stalls and fresh produce. Usually some sort of street perfomer live music. A must do
Shopping
Shore City Shopping Centre
56 Anzac StMilford Centre
24 Milford RdPainted Bird
1 Titoki PlaceA carefully curated collection of bespoke handpicked European Vintage Clothing