Guidebook for Auckland

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Guidebook for Auckland

Food Scene

They have an excellent $10 specials menu that is great value, particularly the Mini Verve Breakfast.
Verve Cafe
311 Parnell Rd
They have an excellent $10 specials menu that is great value, particularly the Mini Verve Breakfast.
A New Zealand burger joint that you can't go past if you love a good burger
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BurgerFuel Parnell
187 Parnell Rd
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A New Zealand burger joint that you can't go past if you love a good burger
Upper market restaurant with an Oriental twist. Incredible food that is on the more expensive side. A special treat meal!
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Woodpecker Hill
196 Parnell Rd
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Upper market restaurant with an Oriental twist. Incredible food that is on the more expensive side. A special treat meal!
Beautiful dessert and very reasonably priced
Miann Fort Street
136 Fort St
Beautiful dessert and very reasonably priced
Open from 11am-11pm, this is a beautiful cafe/restaurant/bar with great food and a beautiful atmosphere. Try and get a seat out the back there is some seating in their beautiful garden, you won't want to leave!
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The Garden Shed
470 Mount Eden Rd
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Open from 11am-11pm, this is a beautiful cafe/restaurant/bar with great food and a beautiful atmosphere. Try and get a seat out the back there is some seating in their beautiful garden, you won't want to leave!
Ponsonby Central is a number of eateries and restaurants packed in to a smaller area. Although it is more expensive and busy, but the food is beautiful and the atmosphere is trendy and fun. Ponsonby is also known for it's clubbing life.
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Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby Rd
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Ponsonby Central is a number of eateries and restaurants packed in to a smaller area. Although it is more expensive and busy, but the food is beautiful and the atmosphere is trendy and fun. Ponsonby is also known for it's clubbing life.
The best and most authentic Indian food in Auckland, hands down. There can be a waiting time because it is a popular restaurant, but it is worth the wait! For takeaways, ask the staff where the buffet is, it is only a few doors down!
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Paradise Restaurant
581 Sandringham Road
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The best and most authentic Indian food in Auckland, hands down. There can be a waiting time because it is a popular restaurant, but it is worth the wait! For takeaways, ask the staff where the buffet is, it is only a few doors down!
For travellers on a budget, this is a great spot for Asian fusion food. The portions are generous and it is great value.
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Renkon
211 Parnell Rd
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For travellers on a budget, this is a great spot for Asian fusion food. The portions are generous and it is great value.

Parks & Nature

This local gem is not widely known, it's an enclosed beach and a stunning spot for a picnic and a swim. It also has bathrooms, a barbeque and a wharf to jump off.
Judges Bay Road
Judges Bay Road
This local gem is not widely known, it's an enclosed beach and a stunning spot for a picnic and a swim. It also has bathrooms, a barbeque and a wharf to jump off.
With stunning views of Auckland, this is the highest volcano in Auckland and takes about 10 minutes to walk to the summit depending on your fitness level. It's worth the walk, trust me!
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Mount Eden-csúcs
250 Mount Eden Rd
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With stunning views of Auckland, this is the highest volcano in Auckland and takes about 10 minutes to walk to the summit depending on your fitness level. It's worth the walk, trust me!
One of our any beautiful beaches. Go for the kiwi classic and have Fish n' Chips on the beach for dinner from the local takeaways, or ice cream next to the iconic Mission Bay fountain.
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Mission Bay Beach
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One of our any beautiful beaches. Go for the kiwi classic and have Fish n' Chips on the beach for dinner from the local takeaways, or ice cream next to the iconic Mission Bay fountain.
One of our any beautiful beaches. Go for the kiwi classic and have Fish n' Chips on the beach for dinner from the local takeaways.
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St Heliers Beach
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One of our any beautiful beaches. Go for the kiwi classic and have Fish n' Chips on the beach for dinner from the local takeaways.
Part of the Auckland domain that surrounds the Auckland Museum, the Wintergardens are beautiful and free to walk through if you're already in the area. You may catch couples or newly weds taking wedding photos there in any season.
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Domain Wintergardens
Wintergarden Road
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Part of the Auckland domain that surrounds the Auckland Museum, the Wintergardens are beautiful and free to walk through if you're already in the area. You may catch couples or newly weds taking wedding photos there in any season.

Sightseeing

Just a short ferry ride away, Devonport has a beautiful beach and cafes and shops. Take a walk up Takarunga/Mt. Victoria for beautiful views of Auckland city.
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Devonport
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Just a short ferry ride away, Devonport has a beautiful beach and cafes and shops. Take a walk up Takarunga/Mt. Victoria for beautiful views of Auckland city.
The Sky Tower is Auckland's iconic tower with panoramic views of the city. It is $20-$29 per person and they have free Wi-Fi.
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Ég Torony
Victoria Street West
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The Sky Tower is Auckland's iconic tower with panoramic views of the city. It is $20-$29 per person and they have free Wi-Fi.

Arts & Culture

The Art Gallery is free and holds beautiful collections. I particularly enjoy the Gordon Walters exhibit as he is an iconic New Zealand artist who explores traditional Maori symbols and shapes in his modernist style.
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Aucklandi Művészeti Galéria Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street East
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The Art Gallery is free and holds beautiful collections. I particularly enjoy the Gordon Walters exhibit as he is an iconic New Zealand artist who explores traditional Maori symbols and shapes in his modernist style.
Q Theatre is a larger theatre and bar and can be a great night out. Check out their website for the latest shows.
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Q Theatre
305 Queen St
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Q Theatre is a larger theatre and bar and can be a great night out. Check out their website for the latest shows.
The Basement is known for it's quirky shows and local talent. It's a must do for those who want to experience local theatre and a young, hipster vibe.
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Basement Theatre
Greys Avenue
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The Basement is known for it's quirky shows and local talent. It's a must do for those who want to experience local theatre and a young, hipster vibe.
MOTAT is a family friendly museum that both adults and kids love. There are two venues to MOTAT, with a tram that runs between them. One of them has planes and aviation through history, and the other has changing exhibits and that are interactive and informative. The perfect day trip.
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Közlekedési és Technológiai Múzeum
805 Great N Rd
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MOTAT is a family friendly museum that both adults and kids love. There are two venues to MOTAT, with a tram that runs between them. One of them has planes and aviation through history, and the other has changing exhibits and that are interactive and informative. The perfect day trip.

Shopping

277 is surrounded by retail in Newmarket. They are closest and most convenient to Parnell, the walk is mostly flat, as opposed to going into the city!
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277 Broadway
277 Broadway
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277 is surrounded by retail in Newmarket. They are closest and most convenient to Parnell, the walk is mostly flat, as opposed to going into the city!
New Zealand's largest shopping centre. There are plenty of car parks, but we suggest taking the train because finding a park can take a while!
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Stop A Sylvia Park station
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New Zealand's largest shopping centre. There are plenty of car parks, but we suggest taking the train because finding a park can take a while!

Essentials

The supermarket is inside the 277 mall, on the second level, accessible by escalator or elevator.
Countdown Newmarket
277 Broadway
The supermarket is inside the 277 mall, on the second level, accessible by escalator or elevator.

Getting Around

The Parnell train station that can take you to the central train station called Britomart, or in the other direction to Newmarket, Remuera, Greenlane, and then South Auckland. Check the AT (Auckland Transport) website for more details and to plan your trip
Parnell Station
The Parnell train station that can take you to the central train station called Britomart, or in the other direction to Newmarket, Remuera, Greenlane, and then South Auckland. Check the AT (Auckland Transport) website for more details and to plan your trip
This bus stop takes you away from the city towards, suburbs that include Newmarket and Mt. Eden. Check the AT (Auckland Transport) website for more information and to plan you journey.
390 Parnell Rd
390 Parnell Road
This bus stop takes you away from the city towards, suburbs that include Newmarket and Mt. Eden. Check the AT (Auckland Transport) website for more information and to plan you journey.
This bus stop takes you towards different areas of the city depending on what bus you take. Check the AT (Auckland Transport) website for more information and to plan you journey.
279 Parnell Rd
279 Parnell Road
This bus stop takes you towards different areas of the city depending on what bus you take. Check the AT (Auckland Transport) website for more information and to plan you journey.