Guidebook for our local area and wider Auckland

Lyle
Guidebook for our local area and wider Auckland

Food Scene

Our recommendations for food, coffee, drink and restaurants in the local area.
Best Cafe food in the area - ideal for Lunch and Breakfast. Awesome coffee & overall service.
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Urban Soul Cafe
652 Great South Rd
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Best Cafe food in the area - ideal for Lunch and Breakfast. Awesome coffee & overall service.
The best hidden gem in the area. Not very big but the best Indian food around at great prices
The Indian Kitchen Restaurant and Takeaways
The best hidden gem in the area. Not very big but the best Indian food around at great prices
This is a magic place to have dinner in the summer! Right by the harbour and marina it has views out to Auckland Harbour. It is situated next to the ferry terminal which goes direct to downtown Auckland. Fantastic seafood dishes and great bar area.
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Grangers
1 Ara-Tai Rd
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This is a magic place to have dinner in the summer! Right by the harbour and marina it has views out to Auckland Harbour. It is situated next to the ferry terminal which goes direct to downtown Auckland. Fantastic seafood dishes and great bar area.
Close and one of two best Thai restaurants in the local area. Healthy and delicious and they do take out.
Spices Thai Restaurant
123 Ormiston Rd
Close and one of two best Thai restaurants in the local area. Healthy and delicious and they do take out.
A good local cafe with good coffee. Eat in or take out. Very popular NZ chain of coffee shops.
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The Coffee Club
277 Te Irirangi Dr
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A good local cafe with good coffee. Eat in or take out. Very popular NZ chain of coffee shops.
The best Pizza by far in the area with Halal and vegetarian options available
Pizza Club - Chapel Road
162 Chapel Rd
The best Pizza by far in the area with Halal and vegetarian options available
The best Indian restaurant in New Zealand and right in the entertainment area.
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Cassia
90 Fort Ln
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The best Indian restaurant in New Zealand and right in the entertainment area.
Coffee and Cake anyone ? - Get your phone camera ready as this will look amazing on your photo stories. Book a booth for Lunch , afternoon or morning tea
Divine Patisserie
Coffee and Cake anyone ? - Get your phone camera ready as this will look amazing on your photo stories. Book a booth for Lunch , afternoon or morning tea

Shopping

These are the best places to go for general shopping in Auckland.
Best local supermarket and cheapest
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PAK'nSAVE Ormiston
1 Bellingham Rd
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Best local supermarket and cheapest
A good large general shopping centre with all the conveniences - banks, supermarket, and general fashion. Next to the Manukau Bus Station and the Manukau Train Station.
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Westfield Manukau City
1 Leyton Way
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A good large general shopping centre with all the conveniences - banks, supermarket, and general fashion. Next to the Manukau Bus Station and the Manukau Train Station.
One of the best Malls in Auckland /NZ with international brands and over 1km long
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Sylvia Park Bevásárlóközpont
286 Mount Wellington Hwy
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One of the best Malls in Auckland /NZ with international brands and over 1km long
The best local shopping centre close by with over 150 stores including H&M and a number of discount big box retailers and international clothing brands
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Botany Town Centre
588 Chapel Rd
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The best local shopping centre close by with over 150 stores including H&M and a number of discount big box retailers and international clothing brands
One of the best upmarket shopping centres in New Zealand with and amazing rooftop dining experience with multiple restaurants and bars
Westfield Newmarket
One of the best upmarket shopping centres in New Zealand with and amazing rooftop dining experience with multiple restaurants and bars

Drinks & Nightlife

These are the best local places to drink and relax for a nice time out and great atmosphere.
Best local restaurant and bar
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Goode Brothers
588 Chapel Rd
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Best local restaurant and bar
Pay homage to one of the original Monteith's bars in Auckland at Basalt, the gem of Howick Village. Plant yourself on a sun-drenched corner at the rooftop bar, overlooking the water with your favourite people, beers, and bites. A 15-20min drive from our accommodation
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Basalt
127 Picton St
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Pay homage to one of the original Monteith's bars in Auckland at Basalt, the gem of Howick Village. Plant yourself on a sun-drenched corner at the rooftop bar, overlooking the water with your favourite people, beers, and bites. A 15-20min drive from our accommodation
Great local pub with great wines, beer and food
The Botany Commons
29 Town Centre Dr
Great local pub with great wines, beer and food

For that Something Special

Here is where to go for that special night in Auckland
Awarded Two Hats in the 2018 Cuisine Good Food Awards, The Sugar Club kitchen focuses on flavours and texture, whilst the dining room and bar are an experiential destination with breath-taking views of Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf. The Sugar Club, sits 53 floors above Auckland City at the top of the Sky Tower. The menu champions seasonality, combining the best in local sustainably sourced produce with the boldest flavours from around the world. We call it 'Fusion Cuisine'
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The Sugar Club
Victoria Street West
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Awarded Two Hats in the 2018 Cuisine Good Food Awards, The Sugar Club kitchen focuses on flavours and texture, whilst the dining room and bar are an experiential destination with breath-taking views of Auckland City and the Hauraki Gulf. The Sugar Club, sits 53 floors above Auckland City at the top of the Sky Tower. The menu champions seasonality, combining the best in local sustainably sourced produce with the boldest flavours from around the world. We call it 'Fusion Cuisine'
This is right in the heart of the city on the Viaduct Harbour - Beef, Lamb and Seafood at its best. Amazing location and great service.
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Oyster and Chop
Market Place
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This is right in the heart of the city on the Viaduct Harbour - Beef, Lamb and Seafood at its best. Amazing location and great service.
The place for Lunch on Waiheke Island. Spectacular views of Auckland across the harbour. 35 mins on the ferry from downtown Auckland. Great foods and wine.
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Mudbrick Étterem és Borászat
126 Church Bay Rd
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The place for Lunch on Waiheke Island. Spectacular views of Auckland across the harbour. 35 mins on the ferry from downtown Auckland. Great foods and wine.
Welcome to modern Chinese with an island breeze. The Blue Breeze Inn serves up the sensational flavours of regional China in the lush, laid-back surrounds of a Pacific Island paradise. They are also home to NZ’s premiere rum and cocktail bar: The Rum Jungle. Enjoy an island holiday with a cutting-edge chef, right in the heart of Auckland’s Ponsonby Road.
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The Blue Breeze Inn
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Welcome to modern Chinese with an island breeze. The Blue Breeze Inn serves up the sensational flavours of regional China in the lush, laid-back surrounds of a Pacific Island paradise. They are also home to NZ’s premiere rum and cocktail bar: The Rum Jungle. Enjoy an island holiday with a cutting-edge chef, right in the heart of Auckland’s Ponsonby Road.
Amazing Asian Fusion restaurant with outstanding food and service
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Mekong Baby
262 Ponsonby Rd
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Amazing Asian Fusion restaurant with outstanding food and service

Sightseeing

Only a 10 minute drive from us. It is worth time to visit if you are wanting a relaxing hour or two. Great Cafe on site
Növénykerti kutyafuttató
Auckland Southern Motorway
Only a 10 minute drive from us. It is worth time to visit if you are wanting a relaxing hour or two. Great Cafe on site
Best views of Auckland and the city. You can drive half way to the top. View the volcanic crater.
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Mount Eden
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Best views of Auckland and the city. You can drive half way to the top. View the volcanic crater.
The must visit in Auckland - Outstanding views and in a great location.
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Ég Torony
Victoria Street West
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The must visit in Auckland - Outstanding views and in a great location.
One of the key art and cultural centres in Auckland and where there is some amazing Vineyards. ( the lunches are delicious - see Mudbrick Vineyard recommendation) Worth the ferry ride and good pics for your Instagram.
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Waiheke Island
25 Karaka Rd
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One of the key art and cultural centres in Auckland and where there is some amazing Vineyards. ( the lunches are delicious - see Mudbrick Vineyard recommendation) Worth the ferry ride and good pics for your Instagram.
Beautiful in Spring with all the cherry blossoms and a great on site vegetarian cafe with extensive teas and in park like surroundings
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Fo Guang Shan buddhista templom Új-Zéland
16 Stancombe Rd
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Beautiful in Spring with all the cherry blossoms and a great on site vegetarian cafe with extensive teas and in park like surroundings
Great local beach only 25 mins from the accommodation.
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Maraetai Beach
188 Maraetai Dr
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Great local beach only 25 mins from the accommodation.