Nikhita and Dominik's Auckland
Neighborhoods
Funky, bohemian Ponsonby does it all: cafés, casual eateries, high-end restaurants, boutiques, nightlife - it's all there, and it's all fun.
Make sure you visit Ponsonby Central, the indoor-outdoor strip mall that's packed with restaurants, bars, shops and even a coffee roastery!
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Funky, bohemian Ponsonby does it all: cafés, casual eateries, high-end restaurants, boutiques, nightlife - it's all there, and it's all fun.
Make sure you visit Ponsonby Central, the indoor-outdoor strip mall that's packed with restaurants, bars, shops and even a coffee roastery!
Food scene
Just arrived? Hungry? Go eat Ramen at Ramen Do. It's 5 minutes up the road from here, it's cheap ($15ish) and so delicious.
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Ramen DO
167 Symonds StJust arrived? Hungry? Go eat Ramen at Ramen Do. It's 5 minutes up the road from here, it's cheap ($15ish) and so delicious.
Ruang Thong Thai Canteen
197 Symonds StUp the road, cheap, solid Thai cuisine. Vegetarian/vegan friendly, too.
A fantastic modern Italian that goes to OCD levels for the best result: for their baked goods, these guys even mill their own flour.
Bakery open morning to evening, restaurant open lunch and dinner. Amazing.
https://www.amano.nz/
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Amano
Britomart PlaceA fantastic modern Italian that goes to OCD levels for the best result: for their baked goods, these guys even mill their own flour.
Bakery open morning to evening, restaurant open lunch and dinner. Amazing.
https://www.amano.nz/
Keen for a burger around the corner? Burger Geek has you sorted. Our favourite is "The Bishop" - angus & wagyu beef double smash patties, house smoked bacon, cheese, jalapeños, pickles, tomato sauce, mustard aioli. $11.90 and worth every penny.
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Burger Geek
175 Symonds StKeen for a burger around the corner? Burger Geek has you sorted. Our favourite is "The Bishop" - angus & wagyu beef double smash patties, house smoked bacon, cheese, jalapeños, pickles, tomato sauce, mustard aioli. $11.90 and worth every penny.
Have a drink?
Galbraith's Alehouse has been around since the early 90s and is the pioneer of NZ craft brewing. Lots of on-premises variety on tap, with several rotating guest beers rounding off the selection.
Oh, and the food is good too.
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Galbraith's Alehouse
2 Mount Eden RdGalbraith's Alehouse has been around since the early 90s and is the pioneer of NZ craft brewing. Lots of on-premises variety on tap, with several rotating guest beers rounding off the selection.
Oh, and the food is good too.
Sightseeing
If jet lag wakes you up oddly early, why not go see the sun rise over the city from Mount Eden? Takes 40ish minutes to reach the top and is super worth it. Make sure you take photos of the bronze table showing you distances to cities around the world - maybe you can find yours? :-)
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伊甸山
If jet lag wakes you up oddly early, why not go see the sun rise over the city from Mount Eden? Takes 40ish minutes to reach the top and is super worth it. Make sure you take photos of the bronze table showing you distances to cities around the world - maybe you can find yours? :-)
Have a night out?
You like dance music? You prefer small holes in the wall to big clubs? Then Ink Bar, the stalwart of Auckland's underground dance music scene is for you. This place has hosted DJs and producers from all around the world: Berghain residents, Detroit legends, etc - you name it.
Unpretentious, friendly, cheap. Dress to dance, not to impress.
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Ink Bar
268 Karangahape RdYou like dance music? You prefer small holes in the wall to big clubs? Then Ink Bar, the stalwart of Auckland's underground dance music scene is for you. This place has hosted DJs and producers from all around the world: Berghain residents, Detroit legends, etc - you name it.
Unpretentious, friendly, cheap. Dress to dance, not to impress.
旅行者建议
习俗和文化
Health & Safety
Auckland is safe. There are some shady neighbourhoods, but those are down around South Auckland and you won't spend any time there anyway.
All tap water is drinkable.
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Use BookMe extensively
https://www.bookme.co.nz/ is a fantastic tool for saving money on activities and food. We use it all the time.
不要错过
Trust Metro Magazine's Food Lists
Metro Magazine does annual lists, and we love them dearly.
There's the top 50 for the best restaurants:
https://www.metromag.co.nz/food/food-restaurants/metro-top-50-restaurants-2019-best-restaurants-auckland
There's the top 50 for the best cafés:
https://www.metromag.co.nz/food/food-cafes/metro-mini-top-50-cafes-auckland-2019-2020
And lastly, there's the top 50 'cheap eats' for the budget minded and adventurous traveller:
https://www.metromag.co.nz/food/food-cheap-eats/metro-top-50-best-cheap-eats-auckland-2020
If you have any dietary requirements - we're happy to recommend places! :-)