Guidebook for Auckland
Food Scene
Cheap, cheerful and authentic Chinese. One of our favourite places to grab a quick bite or order takeaways. We would recommend the stew or braised beef noodles and braised pork burgers!
Xi'An Restaurant
11 Anzac Ave Cheap, cheerful and authentic Chinese. One of our favourite places to grab a quick bite or order takeaways. We would recommend the stew or braised beef noodles and braised pork burgers!
This place has the best coffee and delicious fresh pastries!! Located in Britomart
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Espresso Workshop Britomart
11 Britomart PlThis place has the best coffee and delicious fresh pastries!! Located in Britomart
Every Saturday from 8am -1 pm Takutai Square in Britomart transforms into a French Market: Live music, fresh flowers, amazing cheeses, smoothies, pastries and much more. One of our favourite things to do on a Sat morning is to stroll through the markets with coffee and doughnuts.
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City Farmers' Market at Britomart
Britomart PlaceEvery Saturday from 8am -1 pm Takutai Square in Britomart transforms into a French Market: Live music, fresh flowers, amazing cheeses, smoothies, pastries and much more. One of our favourite things to do on a Sat morning is to stroll through the markets with coffee and doughnuts.
If you are looking for affordable and authentic Japanese ramen, this is the right place. The staff are all Japanese who can speak English, so expect the food to taste very authentic. Good value for money and generous portions. Delicious dumplings too!
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Tanpopo Ramen City
13 Anzac Ave If you are looking for affordable and authentic Japanese ramen, this is the right place. The staff are all Japanese who can speak English, so expect the food to taste very authentic. Good value for money and generous portions. Delicious dumplings too!
Essentials
The Countdown supermarket is very conveniently located, only 2 minutes away from the apartment. There is also a pharmacy and a dry cleaner on the second floor.
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Countdown Auckland City
76 Quay StThe Countdown supermarket is very conveniently located, only 2 minutes away from the apartment. There is also a pharmacy and a dry cleaner on the second floor.
Getting Around
The Britomart Transport Hub is about 7-10 min walk from the apartment. All trains and buses depart from around there or within a short walk away.
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Britomart
1150 Shortland StThe Britomart Transport Hub is about 7-10 min walk from the apartment. All trains and buses depart from around there or within a short walk away.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of our favourite bars, very conveniently located in close proximity to the apartment. This is a secret bar hidden downstair of a club. There is no menu, instead, the bartenders will ask you what flavours you prefer and will create a cocktail tailored to your mood and taste preferences. Perfect, for a special night out and is definitely an experience.
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Caretaker
Britomart PlaceOne of our favourite bars, very conveniently located in close proximity to the apartment. This is a secret bar hidden downstair of a club. There is no menu, instead, the bartenders will ask you what flavours you prefer and will create a cocktail tailored to your mood and taste preferences. Perfect, for a special night out and is definitely an experience.
Parks & Nature
Waiheke is a haven of beautiful vineyards, olive groves, stunning walks and beaches, all just a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland.
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Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdWaiheke is a haven of beautiful vineyards, olive groves, stunning walks and beaches, all just a 35-minute ferry ride from downtown Auckland.
Arts & Culture
The Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira is one of New Zealand's most important museums and war memorials. Its collections concentrate on New Zealand history, natural history, as well as military history. The museum itself is located in a beautiful park with stunning walks, a botanical garden and harbour views. If you feel like a nice walk, it is about 35 min to get to the Museum by foot or alternatively only 15 min by bike. (You can find OnzO bikes almost anywhere in the city, download the OnzO app for bike locations. Bike hire cost 25 cents per 15 minutes and they can be picked up and returned at any of the designated stands.
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Auckland War Memorial Museum
The Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira is one of New Zealand's most important museums and war memorials. Its collections concentrate on New Zealand history, natural history, as well as military history. The museum itself is located in a beautiful park with stunning walks, a botanical garden and harbour views. If you feel like a nice walk, it is about 35 min to get to the Museum by foot or alternatively only 15 min by bike. (You can find OnzO bikes almost anywhere in the city, download the OnzO app for bike locations. Bike hire cost 25 cents per 15 minutes and they can be picked up and returned at any of the designated stands.