For our family and friends from out of town, we want you to enjoy the city as locals. Here are some of our favorite spots to eat, drink, and explore.
Activities
Outdoor
Takapuna beach - swim, walk
Milford walk
you can walk from Takapuna to Milford along the coastline - swim at Minihaha beach on the way, stop for gelato at Taka beach cafe.
Piha day trip
swim, walk to the waterfall, eat at Murray’s on the beach
Mission bay area
ride bikes, play mini golf on the way
Waiheke
take the ferry out for lunch, winery and swims.
Great for kids
Tree adventures
Sky Tower
Auckland Museum
All of the activities in row one are good for kids
Food and bevs
Wine & Cocktail Bars
Edie’s wine bar
Beau
Freida’s
Juno
Bare Wine
Rooftop Queens
First mates Last laugh
Dinner & Lunch
Lilian - the best of the best
Ragtag - small dishes and yum drinks (book or rock up sit outside)
Depot - fish sliders and oysters
Oohfa - best pizza ! Book a head of time
Prego - classic Italian, a staple of the city
Azabu - Japanese Fusion
Andiamo - A local gem
Esarn Rocket Thai - Local Thai that’s just great.
Hotel Ponsonby - Pub style (owners of Lilian) laid back, great food and drinks
Breweries
Urbanaut
Hallertau
Saint Leonard
Two Fold
Breakfast / Best coffee
Honey Bones
Ozone
Chur bae - best brekkie
Daily Bread
San Ray
Amano
Mother - best for a quick bite / coffee