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TOP 10 THINGS TO DO Takapuna Beach Beach – walk the beach, go for a swim, 1 Takapuna
try stand up paddle boarding or soak up the sunshine on this beautiful white sand beach while admiring the views across the Hauraki Gulf.
2 Enjoy the tastes of Takapuna with over 150 places to eat or drink - from chic cafes to healthy eats to world flavours, tasty takeaways or stunning beachfront dining, Takapuna has a raft of tasty treats just for you.
3 Shop for something special. From fashion to
jewellery to exquisite homewares and gifts, you will find just the right thing from the range of high street stores, designer boutiques and Shore City Shopping Centre.
4 Discover an ancient fossil forest on the ‘lava trail’
between Takapuna and Milford which forms part of the Te Araroa walkway. This is a stunning seaside walk along the coast.
5 Bring the family to one of Auckland’s best
playgrounds – The all-abilities all-abilities Takapuna Takapuna Beach Beach Playground, then recharge with an ice-cream or something to eat.
6 Get out on the water and try your hand at standup
paddle boarding, wind surfing, sailing, kayaking, or even snorkelling!
Takapuna’s famous famous Sunday Sunday 7 Stroll through Takapuna’s
Market to find anything from fresh fruit and vegetables, to crafts, furniture and antiques.
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Immerse your cultural self in live theatre, music, arts, arts, culture culture and and heritage heritage at the Bruce Mason Centre, PumpHouse Theatre, Lake House Arts Centre or Monterey Lounge cinema.
9 Find inner peace with a restorative yoga, massage
or reflexology session or pump up the pulse with an exercise class or Pilates session.
Pack aa picnic picnic and head to the beach reserve on 10 Pack Takapuna Beach or the shores of Lake Pupuke.
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WELCOME TO AUCKLAND Tāmaki Makaurau
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āmaki Makaurau Auckland is a vibrant multicultural region where world-class shopping and dining is never too far from beautiful islands, native bush and black-sand beaches. Discover one of Auckland’s many shopping precincts, taking your pick of global brands or local boutiques, then savour Auckland’s globally inspired local cuisine, award-winning wines and craft beer. Go whale watching, visit island bird sanctuaries, hike diverse
Dusk at Onehunga Wharf, South Auckland © Chris Gin
regional parks or some of the region’s ancient volcanic cones; or stargaze on Great Barrier Island, an International Dark Sky Sanctuary. A diverse region bursting with life and a recognised UNESCO City of Music, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland offers a host of cultural, creative and sporting events, festivals and theatre productions. Find all the Auckland maps at the back of this guide and get to know our beautiful region.
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Top Tips for
Eco-friendly Travel Luckily, a little goes a long way... If possible, carry a reusable water bottle and keep-cup.
Help us keep our beaches beautiful by disposing of litter.
Ask your hotel to refill your water bottles.
When hiking, leave nothing behind: everything you carry in, carry out.
Carry reusable grocery bags.
Stick to walking tracks to avoid damaging natural habitat.
Get around on rental bikes, e-scooters and public transport.
Use Uber. Most are hybrid cars.
Hire a hybrid rental car.
Use sunscreen free from coral-harming oxybenzone and octinoxate.
Picnic using metal cutlery and straws. Look for the recycling symbol on cans, plastic, paper and cardboard. Ask the local i-SITE for the nearest recycling station. Reuse your hotel towels. Eat locally sourced food.
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The Tiaki Promise
Gannet at Muriwai Beach, West Auckland © Chris McLennan
Tiaki means to care for people and place. New Zealand is precious, and everyone who lives and travels here has a responsibility to look after it. The Tiaki Promise is a commitment to care for New Zealand, for now and for future generations. By following the Tiaki Promise, you are making a commitment to New Zealand to act as a guardian, protecting and preserving our home.
While travelling in New Zealand show your support to Tiaki: • Care for land, sea and nature, tread lightly and leave no trace • Travel safely, showing care and consideration for all • Respect culture, travelling with an open heart and mind Find out more at www.tiakinewzealand.com
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CONTENTS PAGE 5 AUCKLAND REGIONS
A snapshot of the regions in this guide PAGE 6 WINTER FEATURE 6 winter breaks in Auckland PAGE 10 WHAT’S HOT Winter 2021 PAGE 18 WINTER WEEKEND 72 HOURS IN AUCKLAND All eyes South
PAGE 21 LOCAL LIFE Sammy Murray Esther Restaurant, Central Auckland © QT Auckland
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PAGE 22 WHAT TO DO At Aotea Arts Quarter PAGE 24 TASTE Auckland’s exceptional dining scene PAGE 28 WINE Explore Auckland’s three wine regions PAGE 29 ALE TRAIL Follow the Auckland Ale Trail PAGE 30 SHOPPING Central Auckland's shopping precincts PAGE 35 NATURE From volcanoes to beaches and parks PAGE 38 ART & CULTURE Māori culture, visual art and museums PAGE 46 ADVENTURE Auckland’s thrills and active pursuits PG 52 CENTRAL AUCKLAND PG 60 NORTH AUCKLAND PG 66 SOUTH AUCKLAND PG 70 EAST AUCKLAND PG 74 WEST AUCKLAND PG 78 HAURAKI GULF & ISLANDS PAGE 82 VISITOR INFORMATION Information for visitors, including public transport & helpful apps PAGE 84 REGIONAL MAPS Cover image: Stargazing the Milky Way at the Dark Sky Sanctuary at Great Barrier Island, Hauraki Gulf
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Auckland
Auckland Regional Map CENTRAL AUCKLAND
EAST AUCKLAND
Home to world-class cuisine, excellent theatres, galleries and museums, outstanding events and a diverse range of fun attractions.
From golden beaches and secluded regional parks to superb food and a historical village, East Auckland appeals to all.
NORTH AUCKLAND
WEST AUCKLAND
Stunning white-sand beaches with calm, inviting water and beachside suburbs with buzzing dining and entertainment scenes.
Bordered by native rainforest and a stunning wild coastline, West Auckland is home to Auckland’s oldest wine region.
SOUTH AUCKLAND
HAURAKI GULF & ISLANDS
A multicultural region where culture, vibrant markets, gorgeous gardens, adventure and family-fun attractions combine.
Peppered with beautiful, distinctive islands where you can sip fine wine, enjoy scenic seclusion and climb a volcano.
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WINTER BREAKS IN
Central Auckland A grand slam destination for dining, shopping and style, the very centre of Auckland is one of Aotearoa's most exciting and diverse places, with plenty to do for every style of traveller.
New Zealand Maritime Museum, Central Auckland
TOP TIP: For cheap CBD parking, book through Secure Parking NZ via Secure-a-Spot: From $5 week nights (5pm-11.59pm) and $4 weekends (6am-11.45pm Friday to Sunday).
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LUXE-LOVERS
Drink on the rooftop at QT Auckland, Central Auckland © QT Auckland
Blink, and another luxuriously chic hotel materialises. Expect meticulous attention to detail at prestigious new-builds such as Park Hyatt Auckland, QT Auckland and The Hotel Britomart (New Zealand's first 5-Green-Star hotel) or for boutique stays, rest your head at Hotel Fitzroy, an elegantly restored Ponsonby villa. Shop up a storm in Commercial Bay’s high-end stores, soar over the region by helicopter, try the newly renovated spa at Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour or for the ultimate indulgence, spend an entire day on an ocean retreat. Cruise the Hauraki Gulf while luxuriating in wellness activities like yoga, meditation and water sports thanks to SailFit New Zealand.
FAMILIES
The New Zealand Maritime Museum will enthral, especially if you board the Ted Ashby for a 60-minute harbour sailing. Run wild at Wynyard Quarter Playspace, with its sandy playground just metres from waterfront eateries, including Rushworth for cakes and hot chocolate. Hands-on Weta Workshop Unleashed and the All Blacks Experience are both new and centrally based, while KidzKitchen on Beaumont Street hosts holiday cooking lessons that are strictly ‘kids only’. Hopping across the bridge to Birkenhead is also recommended for baking classes at the Chelsea Sugar Factory. When hunger strikes, children's menus at Ebisu (kids’ Japanese bento boxes) Baduzzi on the Viaduct and Food Truck Garage at City Works Depot are all popular. WINTER AUCKLAND – FREE OFFICIAL GUIDE
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Couple in Britomart, Central Auckland © Getty Images BELOW: Manicure, Commercial Bay, Central Auckland © Analia Baggiano
COUPLES
Buy your significant other a bunch of flowers from Snickel Lane Florist. This tucked-away laneway also serves quick bites and coffee. Venture to the Viaduct for a harbourside stroll, popping into The Pantry at Park Hyatt for petit gateaux, before sipping on espresso martinis at the new rooftop bar in QT Auckland. Come evening, Saxon + Parole is a modern, NYCstyle steakhouse, originally from the Big Apple and now with an outpost in Commercial Bay. Enjoy a whisky tasting at The Jefferson in Britomart and share a sweet treat at nearby Miann Britomart dessert restaurant, then saunter up Queen Street to catch a comedy show at The Classic.
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GIRLS’ WEEKEND
Start with a bottomless brunch at The Lula Inn on the waterfront before relaxing into a revitalising spa treatment at Chuan Spa at the Cordis hotel, The Spa at Park Hyatt Auckland or East Day Spa at SkyCity Auckland. Sip on fragrant teas while enjoying a manicure at the Nail Bar at Dry & Tea Britomart and then dress up for ‘High Tea at Sea’, combining bubbles and buttered scones aboard Nautilus, a handsome vintage boat. Can you squeeze in a shopping spree at Commercial Bay’s 86 stores? Of course! Any girl can.
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BOYS' TRIP
Celebrate New Zealand rugby magnificence at the All Blacks Experience, detailing exactly what it takes to make and shape an All Black. From scrums to sails, and off the back of the 2021 America's Cup, take the helm of a racing vessel on a two-hour sailing experience across Waitematā Harbour, or drop into Holey Moley on Viaduct Harbour. Mixing mini-golf with cocktails, play 27 creative holes in a disco setting. In walking distance there are dozens more restaurants and watering holes, including Saint Alice, a rooftop bar. Auckland Fish Market, Central Auckland
BUDGET GETAWAY
It doesn’t cost a cent to walk along the bright and bubbly Wynyard Quarter, bordered by the Auckland Fish Market. With a variety of seafood eateries, from Polynesian poke bowls to Sanford and Sons, the original New Zealand fishmonger, $20 will buy you lunch, with change left over for gelato from Little ‘Lato. Wander up Queen Street to the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. General admission is free for New Zealand residents. Pick up a bargain from second-hand fashion stores, Tatty’s or Recycle Boutique and finish your day with a movie. The Academy arthouse cinema (next door to Central City Library) boasts $5 Wednesday tickets, with full price fees still a steal at $16. WINTER AUCKLAND – FREE OFFICIAL GUIDE
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WHAT'S HOT
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The Library © Event Cinemas Newmarket, Central Auckland
UPGRADE
YOUR CINEMA EXPERIENCE
Thanks to Event Cinemas Newmarket, you can now live the high life in two decidedly different movie auditoriums: The Library and The Gallery. Furnished much like a home theatre for the filthy rich, with individual designer seating and a BOUTIQUE EATS menu, you’ll never settle for standard again.
WETA WORKSHOP UNLEASHED
Weta Cave © Patricia Marti Torres
Fascinated by special effects? Hell-bent on learning how to make gory wounds? Weta Workshop, the Wellington-based film effects and prop company has new digs in central Auckland. Enjoy a 90-minute guided tour through fascinating displays and eye-popping sets, book a creative workshop to learn the tricks of the trade and witness Weta magic in all its glory.
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ALL BLACKS EXPERIENCE
An absolute delight whether you're a rugby fan or not, this hugely interactive experience is a guaranteed good time. Located at SkyCity, stand in the middle of a virtual pitch, come face-to-face with a life-size (albeit digital) All Blacks' haka and test your ball skills against the world’s best players.
BRAND SPANKING NEW SHOWS
Wicked, The Lion King and Madagascar the Musical will all hit Auckland stages this winter. Wicked, the second-highest grossing musical in Broadway history, is set to play at SkyCity Theatre from 10 September 2021, The Lion King arrives at Spark Arena from 24 June and Madagascar the Musical will be showing at Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre, Aotea Centre from 8-18 July.
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PUBLIC SPACES
Te Komititanga, Central Auckland © AATP
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After an extensive refurb, downtown Auckland is looking snazzier than ever. Check out Te Komititanga, the fully pedestrianised plaza outside Commercial Bay. Designed by Mana Whenua weavers, it features over 137,000 basalt pavers to mimic a whāriki (Māori welcome mat). Between the Ferry Building and Princes Wharf, Te Wānanga seemingly floats above Waitematā Harbour to enhance the waterfront, and Quay Street’s impressive upgrade will be done, dusted and looking divine very soon. WINTER AUCKLAND – FREE OFFICIAL GUIDE
ELEMENTAL AKL FESTIVAL 2021: EVENTS
Auckland’s freshest winter festival is back for its third year from 14 July-1 August 2021.
AN AUCKLAND FOOD STORY
Professional Chef Ben Bayly and Ahi food suppliers from across Auckland come together to celebrate the produce of North and West Auckland (20 July) and South and East Auckland (27 July). Diners will meet Ben and hear how Auckland supplies the restaurant with some of Aotearoa's best ingredients. 20 July & 27 July 2021, Ahi Commercial Bay
ELEMENTAL NIGHTS
Live Nation, in association © Spartanwith Australia Auckland Unlimited, is proud to bring back Elemental Nights in 2021! Unique to Elemental AKL, Elemental Nights is an exclusive curated concert series showcasing an impressive line-up of emerging and high profile local and international artists. 16-31 July 2021, various Auckland venues Culinary Crawl © Anna Tang
SILENT DISCO CITYWALK GLOW EDITION
Experience an energetic and multisensory outdoor walk led by dance guides and undertaken as a group listening to a themed soundtrack using special headphones. This new one-hour Glow in the Dark jaunt across central Auckland will prompt extra-terrestrial curiosity with a playlist related to outer space. Attendees are encouraged to dress up, decorate themselves in lights and prepare for surprise performances. For more information, visit Papaya Stories: www.papayastories.nz 30 July 2021, Starts Victoria Park Market
CULINARY CULINARY CRAWL CRAWL Experience some of Onehunga's best eateries and bars at this progressive dinner event. Kick off with an appetiser and beverage followed by a main and dessert at three different venues. Your culinary route will be a total surprise, complete with musical entertainment, light displays and even a photo booth. 31 July 2021, Onehunga Town Centre
JOSH EMETT OYSTER INN MASTERCLASS
Join acclaimed chef Josh Emett and Oyster Inn head chef Jamie HoggWharekawa on Waiheke Island to learn everything you ever wanted to know about oysters. Discover how to shuck and prepare, craft three classic dressings and make a batter. Then enjoy a four-course lunch with fresh oysters and Waiheke wine. 31 July 2021, The Oyster Inn, Oneroa, Waiheke Island
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Vocabulary of Solitude © Arken Museum of Modern Art, Ishøj, 2018
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WINTER EXHIBITS AT
AUCKLAND ART GALLERY TOI O TĀMAKI Check out the new exhibits arriving at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki this winter. ALL THAT WAS SOLID MELTS: 5 June Take a journey through a series of emotional and philosophical encounters. Contemporary global artists reach through history and humanity to pull out fragments of isolation, stoicism, anxiety and dread. REUBEN PATERSON: 19 June Contemporary artist Reuben Paterson unveils his new work for the gallery’s forecourt pool. SLOW WONDER: 3 July Come and take a closer look at illumination. Bill Culbert's lightbased experiments reveal how light can transform everyday objects, including how it behaves in space.
VOCABULARY OF SOLITUDE: 28 August Swiss installation artist, Ugo Rondinone, brings scores of lifesize clown sculptures to Auckland, presenting a juxtaposition of happy rainbow hues mixed with the melancholy of sadness and silence. MANPOWER: MYTHS OF MASCULINITY: 4 September A collection of artworks depicting eroticised male bodies, many of which have paraded the gallery's walls since 1888. Observe changing attitudes towards sexuality. Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Central Auckland © Auckland Unlimited
ROMANCING THE COLLECTION: 14 August Discover a large selection of the gallery’s History, Portrait, Landscape, Genre and Still-life paintings, collated from the 19th century and beyond. WINTER AUCKLAND – FREE OFFICIAL GUIDE
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Winter Weekend Itinerary: ALL EYES SOUTH To rush through South Auckland in a hurry to the next stop would be a mistake. A myriad of experiences await all those who delve a little deeper.
FRIDAY: ACTIVE INDULGENCE Ease your way into a relaxed weekend with a morning High Tea at Fisher House in Highbrook, a 20-minute drive south of central Auckland. Available between 9am and 11am, pick at sweet pastries in the former grounds of Sir Woolf and Lady Fisher. Built in 1962 as a 71-hectare racing horse stud farm, it’s preened to perfection. With rounded bellies, drive a further 15 minutes west to Manukau Harbour, the larger of Auckland’s twin harbours and a spectacle of tidal flats and wading birds. The harbour’s inner reaches can be admired from Mangere Bridge, a bonny village bristling with community spirit. Six minutes from here is Ambury Regional Park, gateway to the Manukau Coastal Cycleway. Grazing the waterfront, this 14km return route is flat and easy. Follow the trail to Ōtuataua Stonefields with its resident large-scale archaeological remnants. TOP TIP: No bike? No worries. Hire your wheels from Torpedo7 in Manukau.
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Not solely an ancient volcano with impressive 360-degree views, Māngere Mountain encompasses an Education Centre and gardens. If you have energy left in the tank, guided 90-minute walks are available. With appetites rife once more, head to Pah Homestead in Hillsborough, a 10-minute drive north. Located in an impressive Italianate heritage building, the café sits atop a hill overlooking Monte Cecilia Park. Tuck into a light lunch before admiring some of the 9000-strong collection of contemporary artworks curated from the Wallace Arts Trust Collection, then pop into the shop, and an emporium of fantastic one-of-a-kind crafts. A walk around the sweeping park is equally hard to resist. Finish the day at Villa Maria Estate winery. The newly renamed Tasting Room combines wine tasting with small platters, served in the vineyard’s stately surroundings.
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Otara Flea Market, South Auckland
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SATURDAY: BARGAINS, GARDENS & GLAMPING For an experience unique to South Auckland, rise and shine for the Otara Flea Market in Manukau. Erupting from 6am every Saturday, discover 150 lively stores peddling everything from Polynesian crafts to fresh produce and a kaleidoscope of bric-à-brac. There are food stalls where Pacific flavours prevail, live music and vibrant cultural performances. Cash is king so load your pockets with gold. Spend the afternoon at Auckland Botanic Gardens in Manurewa. An all-round crowd pleaser, this great green expanse has something for everyone, and dogs are welcome too, albeit on a leash. Kids love the award-winning Potter Children’s Garden which is both educational and enthralling. There are large-scale outdoor sculptures, 10 hectares of forest and lakes, an edible garden for those after backyard inspiration and just about every imaginable
plant species for the die-hard horticulturists. Peckish? There’s a café, too. Stay at Castaways Resort tonight. Perched on a wild cliffside over Karioitahi Beach, their glamping experiences include luxury coastal tents with fire pits and outdoor bathtubs. But first, dinner. From the gardens, detour to The Munted Jandal in Waiuku. Famed for both its amusing name and gourmet takeaway burgers, it’s just a nine-minute drive from Castaway Resort. Skedaddle home and chow down before a stunning oceanscape.
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Manukau Heads Lighthouse, South Auckland
SUNDAY: MODERN LUXURIES MEET BYGONE MARVELS Castaways Resort in Karioitahi Beach conveniently neighbours Bersantai Day Spa, so once you’ve awoken to the thrum of waves, slide over for some indulgent self-care. Perhaps an outdoor Balinese coconut milk bath tickles your fancy.
before retracing your route back down the peninsula.
Once polished and prepped for the day, drive 40 minutes north to Manukau Heads Lighthouse. The route is one of spectacular beauty. Pinned to the tip of Āwhitu Peninsula, the lighthouse is over 140 years old and unlike many of its kin, fully open to the public. Ascend to the upper deck for panoramic harbour views. From here, swing east for wine tasting at Āwhitu Wines, home of rose, syrah and chardonnay,
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Stop at Kentish Hotel for fish and chips. Located in Waiuku, this handsome old abode was built in 1851, and is the oldest licensed alehouse in Aotearoa. You can then curve north to Glenbrook, all but a 14-minute drive away, for a ride on the vintage Glenbrook rails. It pays to check ahead as the temperamental steam locomotive doesn’t always chug. As your day comes to a satisfying end, descend on Bracu Restaurant for dinner. Located in the Bombay Hills and enveloped by olive groves, you can sit before a crackling fireplace and feast on contemporary Mediterranean cuisine.
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SAMMY MURRAY Want to know every Weta Workshop secret? You'll discover it all at Weta Workshop Unleashed. Staff member, Sammy Murray gives us the low-down. What can visitors expect at Weta Workshop Unleashed? Expect the unexpected! We think of it as offering our guests whatever their mind can unleash. Unlike most museums and exhibitions, guests can play with so many elements – touch is such an important part of learning. It’s a hyper crazy version of our workshop in which there are three movie elements – a classic, lowbudget, horror flick, a fantasy film and an epic sci-fi movie with a local connection. How do your tours differ from Weta Workshop tours in Wellington? They are really quite different. Our Wellington tours showcase the cool stuff we've made over 25 years. In some cases, the items are precious so you can’t touch them. In Weta Workshop Unleashed, guests can see, feel and touch what we’ve made; take photos and play. Tell us about your role I am the experience lead, so my job is to make sure everything is running properly. And I look after
our fantastic crew. We call them Unleashed Technicians and they are the face of our experience – bringing it to life and making it really fun and lively. I also help our team in the Weta Cave. This is our biggest and most exciting retail site where visitors can come and see the displays and rare collectibles. What do you like about it? Every day here is very different and I really love the fast pace – there’s always something happening. Another great part of my role is seeing how the hosts build relationships with our guests. All of our crew bring a little of themselves to Weta Workshop Unleashed. What is the most popular workshop and why? You really can’t compare them – they are very, very different experiences. We encourage people, if they can, to see both. Any other thoughts? We have had such a wonderful response from our guests and we would love to see plenty more Kiwis come and experience Weta Workshop Unleashed.
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WHAT TO DO
AT AOTEA ARTS QUARTER
The arts, cultural and civic heart of Auckland, Aotea Arts Quarter is home to heritage buildings such as The Civic, the Auckland Town Hall and the Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. It’s also where you’ll find an incredible mix of artistic diversity. Te Waharoa, Aotea Square, Central Auckland
Catch a show The Civic is the dame of Auckland: a grand, timeless theatre. The Classic Comedy Club hosts live cabaretstyle comedy shows and the Basement Theatre is small, personal and showcases homegrown talent. The Q Theatre is well-known for its thoughtprovoking performances.
Grab a pre-show bite The Glass Goose rooftop bar is just eight minutes on foot from Aotea Square and perfect for a pre-show tipple. Nearby SkyCity Auckland offers a hub of eateries and if you’re hungry after the show, Federal Delicatessen is a New York-style diner that takes orders right up until 10pm – no reservation required.
Visit an iconic venue The beautiful Civic has stood stoically since 1929. If you think the grand exterior is impressive, wait until you see the Asianinspired foyer and twinkling auditorium. The Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is a must-see, too. It’s a clever mix of old and new, with the best of the original 1888 building’s exterior flowing into a very stylish, modern addition.
Hang out in Aotea Square Aotea Square is a large, paved public space in the heart of the quarter. At the Queen Street entrance, you’ll find Te Waharoa formed in wood and copper by Māori sculptor Selwyn Muru. Enjoy an assortment of free festivities throughout winter, including a pop up ice-rink and adjoining Ice Bar which will be open between 17th June and 25th July 2021.
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eating out
The Engine Room, Northcote Point, North Auckland © Iconic Eats
Get your chops round this.
NEW TO THE FOOD SCENE Peter Gordon’s innovative community food hub Homeland is based in the Wynyard Quarter and dances to its own tune; it’s an all-in-one dining room, film studio, cooking school and public space. Japanese-Peruvian Azabu has branched out with a second restaurant opening on Mission Bay’s waterfront and nearby Fishboy is the suburb’s latest must-try chippy. Award-winning chef Ben Bayly recently opened his highly-anticipated restaurant Ahi in Commercial Bay and Auckland’s Sudima Hotels welcomed 100% plant-based restaurant, East. Azabu, Ponsonby, Central Auckland © Iconic Eats
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TOP TIP: ‘Iconic Eats’ showcases Auckland’s best cuisine across 23 central Auckland restaurants, with 50 top dishes voted by well-known Aucklanders and 50 top dishes picked by the public. Learn more at iconiceats.co.nz
HISTORIC HANGOUTS Tony’s Original Steak & Seafood Restaurant is an Auckland icon, sitting on Wellesley Street for over 58 years. Likewise, The Shakespeare Restaurant & Brewery on Albert Street has been serving punters since 1898 and houses New Zealand’s oldest microbrewery. If you’d like your next Auckland night out to encompass salacious tales from bygone times, try the Auckland Historic Bar Tour. Scouring the streets of central Auckland, it provides three hours of stops, stories and sips.
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Taste
UNIQUE EATS
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WINTER TREATS
Order afternoon tea in your own private glass house at Miann Chocolate Factory in Morningside, or swing by Ol’Mate Avondale, the latest (and brightest) café-in-a-caravan to serve hot brews in Avondale. While away the hours with over 300 teas and romance novels at Chapter Book & Tea Shop in Mt Eden, play board games all afternoon at Cakes n Ladders café in Eden Terrace or satisfy your sweet tooth at K’ Road’s Sneaky Snacky – this cult Korean hangout serves burgers in glazed doughnut buns. In a similar vein, Mighty Hotdog in Chancery Square drench their hotdogs in sugar.
The humble roast dinner is winter’s ultimate comfort food. The Grill by Sean Connolly serves an impressive slow roast every Sunday; visit Lord Kitchener in Sandringham for beef served inside an enormous Yorkshire pudding, or head to Grangers in Half Moon Bay for a $20 Sunday feast. For hot chocolate fans, a s’mores version from House of Chocolate in Takapuna is a must, as is the entire eight-choice hot chocolate menu at Elisabeth’s Chef Coffee & Dessert café in Kingsland. For the ultimate indulgence, Honest Chocolat in Commercial Bay pours hot chocolatey lava into edible biscuit cups. LEFT: Sneaky Snacky © Iconic Eats BELOW: Ponsonby Central © Camilla Rutherford
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AROUND THE WORLD ON A DINNER PLATE Transport your taste buds to the Mediterranean at Bodrum Market in Newmarket, inspired by Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar. Daphnes Bar Taverna on Ponsonby Road specialises in traditional Greek cuisine and for Lebanese, head to recently revamped Gemmayze Street in St Kevins Arcade. Asian dumplings are the forte of Dominion Road and the streets of Sandringham are saturated in authentic Indian fare. Diehard foodies rave about Farina in Ponsonby for Italian and Paris Butter in Herne Bay for modern French flare, while Nanam Eatery in Takapuna offers the full Filipino experience.
DON’T MISS: S’mores at The Garden Shed, Mt Eden. Sandwich together Graham crackers (biscuits), marshmallow and chocolate, then toast over a tiny flame served inside a plant pot!
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Clevedon Market, East Auckland
Taste
8 TOP MARKETS
1. MATAKANA VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET Buy irresistible pantry items such as Italian sausage and locally brewed beer. An hour’s drive north of central Auckland, this river-fronting market is splendid. Open Saturday, 8am-1pm.
2. DEVONPORT CRAFT & FINE FOOD MARKET Scour for locally made contemporary crafts and fine foods to the rhythm of live music. Every second Sunday of the month, 10am-2pm.
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5. LA CIGALE FRENCH MARKET Open both Saturday (from 8am) and Sunday (from 9am) until 1.30pm in Parnell. Gorge on Nutella-dripping crepes and freshly made savouries.
6. CATALINA BAY FARMERS’ MARKET Located in Hobsonville Point, this upscale indoor market sells artisan produce and fresh, local farm goods between 8.30am and 2pm every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
3. AUCKLAND NIGHT MARKETS
7. THE CLEVEDON VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET
Held every night of the week in different underground (read as rainproof) locations from 5pm. (Birkenhead starts at 4.30pm).
Start with a bacon butty, stock up on Clevedon buffalo cheese and sample an array of fresh produce. Every Sunday from 8am-1pm.
4. AVONDALE SUNDAY MARKET
8. BRITOMART SATURDAY MARKET
New Zealand’s biggest and oldest one-day market is charmingly chaotic. Find fresh produce and car boot items, all at bargain prices. Held every Sunday, 5am-midday.
Under new management, the weekly Britomart Market in Takutai Square is open from 8am every Saturday, come rain or shine. Load up on global taste sensations.
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Wine Regions
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Auckland is home to three wine regions, all promising exquisite wines and gorgeous views.
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In West Auckland, Kumeū is Auckland’s oldest wine region, dating back to the 1930s. You’ll find some of the best-known names in New Zealand wines such as Soljans Estate Winery, Coopers Creek Vineyard, Westbrook Winery and The Hunting Lodge Winery & Restaurant, as well as smaller boutique producers.
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Matakana is a beautiful spot one hours’ drive north of central Auckland. Many producers focus on red varieties such as merlot and cabernet sauvignon, but it’s known for whites, too. Wine is complemented by art, and at Brick Bay Wines the two collide: there is both a boutique vineyard and a sculpture trail.
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Waiheke Island is a self-contained bubble of viticulture just 40 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland. Many wineries produce a worldrenowned range of reds and whites.
EXTRA SPECIAL EXPERIENCES 1. The Tasting Room at Villa Maria Estate in Māngere. Limited to 10 guests; enjoy the vineyard’s best drops with small plates and platters to complement the wine. 2. Vineyard Cottages in Kumeū offer overnight stays nestled amidst the vines. 3. Grab a spot by the outdoor stone fireplace at Mudbrick Vineyard and Restaurant on Waiheke Island, or beside the indoor hearth at Tantalus Estate.
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Ale Trail
Te Ara Pia
AUCKLAND’S ALE TRAIL
Follow the Ale Trail for Auckland’s best craft beers. Matakana 8 Warkworth
Kaipara Harbour
Kawau Island
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1. Urbanaut Brewing Co. – Open for tastings and cellar door tours, with an on-site off-licence.
Riverhead open for tastings, tours and bistro dining. Family-friendly with a small playground.
2. Garage Project – With just as many hipster-vibes as hops, this creative cellar also boasts a ‘crowler’, a colossal 1L can.
6. Hallertau Clevedon – In 2020, the original Hallertau crew opened a second beer garden close to the Hunua Ranges.
3. Brothers Beer – Six locations across Auckland complemented by a Juke Joint barbecue. For their latest outpost, head to Birkenhead, complete with its allweather glass conservatory.
7. Mythica Brewing – A hidden gem on the North Shore. Discover mythology-themed beers to make Medusa proud. The fully licensed bar is open Thursday-Saturday.
4. Little Creatures NZ – Housed in a former seaplane hangar, this micro-brewery, food and beer hall fronts Catalina Bay in Hobsonville. 5. Hallertau – Beer garden, brewery and restaurant in
8. The Sawmill Brewery and Smoko Room – Drive one-hour north for Matakana’s finest ales. 9. Urban Craft Beer Tour – Jump on the ‘Brewbus’ for an urban craft beer tour. The company’s philosophy is to ‘take the people to the beer!’
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retail therapy
Get your shopping fix
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This waterfront precinct is made up of heritage buildings, boutique clothing and shoe stores, and beautifully designed linked public spaces where busy shoppers can meet and linger. It showcases some of New Zealand’s best fashion designers including Trelise Cooper, Karen Walker, Kate Sylvester, Kathryn Wilson, Juliette Hogan and more. Adjacent to Auckland’s main transport hub, it’s easy to get in and out of.
Parnell and Newmarket Parnell has a reputation as being among the most stylish suburbs but what sets this district apart is the small art galleries showcasing home-grown artists. Close by is Newmarket, with its revamped Westfield mega-mall – the country’s largest. It covers seven floors, with 2770 car parks (free for the first two hours if you download the Westfield app) and an alfresco dining terrace called Rooftop on Broadway; home to a medley of upmarket eateries. The H&M store alone covers quarter of a hectare. It’s a shopper’s dream come true.
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Karangahape Road, or known by the locals as K’ Road
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The iconic strip is home to some of central Auckland’s most extensive collections of vintage, retro and second-hand clothing. It is a blend of culture boasting an eclectic mix of homeware, gift and craft shops; books, music and photography. Venture down St Kevins Arcade for treasures; it’s here in the two-level art deco arcade that you’ll find vintage gear, records, books and fabulous food.
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Ponsonby Road
Treat yourself to a shopping spree at undoubtedly one of the trendiest places to be, 10 minutes’ drive from central Auckland. You’ll discover boutique beauty, jewellery and fashion stores (many of which house Kiwi designers such as Stolen Girlfriends Club and Deadly Ponies). There are also several home and kitchenware shops. Don’t miss The Open Book for seven rooms of second-hand books in a cosy, homely setting. Handmade chocolates © Devonport Chocolates
Shopping
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Devonport and Takapuna Over the bridge at Devonport, the vibe is a little slower. There are art galleries; a chocolatier serves handmade sweet treats and the most exquisite stationers sells leather-bound journals. Further along is Takapuna, with a similar relaxed, beachy style. Browse the shops and boutique stores along Hurstmere Road.
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Commercial Bay sets the precedent for Queen Street’s first-rate shopping. As the latest precinct to arrive downtown, it’s packed with 86 retailers (see page 34). Both high street and international designers border lower Queen Street and department stores such as Farmers and Smith & Caughey’s are a delight to peruse. Make-up giants, Mecca and Sephora have prime sites and you’re encouraged to peek into Queens Arcade. Nip through Canterbury Arcade to High Street for quirky-cool shops and Unity Books which boasts beautiful literature.
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AUCKLAND’S PREMIER SHOPPING DESTINATION
A Defining Auckland Place Sylvia Park is the largest shopping centre in New Zealand, with over 250 stores, more than 70 fashion stores and over 40 Dining options, New Zealand’s pre-eminent entertainment and leisure precinct, state of the art Cinema Complex and a full bus and rail service. Designed to offer a relaxed environment for shopping, Sylvia Park has attracted a large range of quality retailers who have created an experience that is vibrant and exciting where people can meet to shop, work and play. Albany
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Sylvia Park is situated approximately 12 kilometres south west of the Auckland CBD and approximately 10 kilometres north of Auckland’s International Airport. With a full bus and rail service, shopping at Sylvia Park, New Zealand’s largest retail and leisure Centre, can be easily accessed by these modes of transport from anywhere in the region. Visit www.sylviapark.org for more details.
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Auckland’s Leading Fashion Destination Sylvia Park has the largest range of fashion and fashionable retail stores of any Shopping Centre in New Zealand, including H&M and Zara.
GOOD FOOD GOOD MOOD Whether you are after a quick bite, a sharing plate with friends or an evening out, Sylvia Park has over 40 dining options to choose from. With a focus on unique, quality food, and a great atmosphere Sylvia Park promises to make your experience a memorable one.
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WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL WITH
COMMERCIAL BAY?
Go global without ever leaving Auckland. Commercial Bay is a hub of international shopping and worldwide dining spread over several stylish floors.
THE BARS
THE SHOPPING
Mimicking laneways in slick cities such as Melbourne, paved walkways boast openair sophistication. Wheriko Laneway is lined with international brands while Little Queen Street focuses on Kiwi labels.
THE DINING • Located on Level 2, Harbour Eats is an international food bazaar with everything from sushi to Middle Eastern cuisine. • Ahi restaurant is the brainchild of award-winning chef Ben Bayly while Saxon + Parole is an NYC-based steakhouse with floor-toceiling harbour views.
THE DEETS
• Located on Lower Queen Street and home to 86 shops
• Sitting in the midst of Auckland’s largest transport hub • Open for shopping Mon-Sun 10am-7pm and for dining MonSun 9am-9pm
• Barista coffee, Best Ugly Bagels and Ben & Jerry’s line the walls. • Honest Chocolat features alcohol-free ‘choc-tails’ like the Espresso Mocha-Tini.
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Public has the air of a British pub, Ghost Donkey is a Mexicaninfluenced tequila bar and Liquorette is a glitzy, neon-lit cocktail room inspired by its sister venue in London.
• The downtown car park provides undercover access via the Sky Bridge.
ABOVE: Commercial Bay, Central Auckland © AATP
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Nature
Mt Victoria, North Auckland © Getty Images
Te Taiao
step outdoors: KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
If you’re striding into nature this winter, read up before you lace up:
HELP FIGHT KAURI DIEBACK DISEASE Kauri Dieback Disease is an irrevocable disease that’s killing kauri trees in regional parks and forcing some tracks to close. You can help by: • Cleaning shoes, bike tyres and equipment before and after visiting any bush tracks. • Using the cleaning stations. • Staying on the boardwalks and off kauri roots. • Visit aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/protectkauri for more info and track updates.
Discover Auckland Botanic Gardens A spectacular South Pacific botanic garden just 20 minutes from the city and airport. 102 Hill Road, Manurewa, Auckland Ph 09 267 1457 | whereideasgrow.co.nz
FREE ENTRY
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Waitākere Ranges Regional Park, West Auckland
Winter in our
BIG BACKYARD
UNIQUELY AUCKLAND
REGIONAL PARKS
Download the app
Download the Pūkete Taiao o Tāmaki Makaurau app to discover the flora, fauna and culture of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Learn Te Reo pronunciation and discover mustsee green spaces. Available for both Apple and Android.
1. Ambury, South Auckland See farm animals as you wander around this working farm. 2. Āwhitu, South Auckland White-sand beaches, parkland pastures and coastal wetlands. 3. Tāpapakanga, South Auckland A working coastal farm popular with walkers and kayakers. 4. Shakespear, North Auckland Safe beaches, great walks and a sanctuary for native wildlife. 5. Tāwharanui, North Auckland Stunning white-sand beaches, rolling pastures, shingled bays and native forest.
Cornwall Park is a breath of the countryside in the heart of Auckland, and is your park to explore and discover today.
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There are 48 dormant volcanoes in Auckland and no visit to the region is complete without scaling at least one. Hop on the ferry to Rangitoto Island, climb to the summit of Maungawhau (Mt Eden), catch the sun setting from Mt Albert, discover Cornwall Park at Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill) or explore tunnels by torchlight at North Head.
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Make the most of the coast Whether you want calm, white-sand shores or wild black-sand beaches, Auckland has it all. • NORTH: The shore-tickling Takapuna-Milford Heritage Walk (also known as the lava trail) requires a steady foot to navigate 2km of volcanic ledge, small bays and rocky outcrops. • EAST: Popular beaches include Bucklands, Howick and Maraetai Beach. The walkway to Little Bucklands Beach
from Half Moon Bay Marina is particularly lovely. • SOUTH: Underexplored Āwhitu Peninsula is crammed with beach and wetland, while Āwhitu Regional Park boasts Kauritutahi Beach, a tranquil stretch of white sand. • WEST: Favourite beaches include Piha, Bethells, Muriwai and Karekare for their iron-rich black sand and sulky winter waves that thrash the shoreline.
Tour the Night Sky Come and explore Auckland’s Night Sky at Stardome Observatory and Planetarium. All weather.
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culture vultures
listen up! With its multicultural make up and rich creative scene, Auckland is hugely inspiring. Here are six ways to tap into our diverse DNA.
ABOVE: Britomart Māori art, Central Auckland © AATP
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Appreciate MĀORI CULTURE
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iscover various Māori artworks dotted across central
Auckland on a 45-minute Hīkoi To Britomart Māori
Art Walking Tour, run by Auckland Art Gallery Toi o
Tāmaki. Explore the world’s largest collection of Māori taonga
(treasures) at the Auckland War Memorial Museum or make your own Māori pendant at the Auckland Bone & Stone
Carving Academy in East Tāmaki. Don’t miss the boardwalk at Maungawhau (Mt Eden) which both encircles the volcanic crater and protects the remnants of a 1200AD pā.
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Art & Culture
Te Toi me te Ahurea
Sculptureum Gardens and Galleries, North Auckland © Anna Kidman BELOW RIGHT: Pare Watene, by Gottfried Lindauer, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, Central Auckland
Get into VISUAL ARTS
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uckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki in central Auckland, located on the edge of Albert Park, is a must-do for art-loving visitors. The striking building houses an impressive permanent collection and hosts temporary and travelling exhibitions of international quality and significance. Te Tuhi gallery in Pakuranga is a contemporary art space with an innovative, experimental ethos. Its exhibition calendar reflects and celebrates the region’s cultural diversity. Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery in scenic, bush-clad Titirangi hosts ever-changing exhibitions of high-quality art. The gallery shop sells ceramics, glass, jewellery, art publications and handmade crafts.
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TSB Bank Wallace Arts Centre, or Pah Homestead as it’s also known as, is a heritage building located in Hillsborough. It is home to the contemporary, New Zealand art collection of the Wallace Arts Trust. A gift shop and café are also on site. Sculpture Trails & Gardens On the outskirts of Matakana, a scribble of country roads leads to Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail. This beautiful, art-freckled bush walk is rugged and wild, culminating at the vineyard’s restaurant, the Glass House Kitchen. Nearby Sculptureum offers a preened collection of galleries and sculpture-strewn gardens, including giant pink snails.
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Art & Culture
Te Toi me te Ahurea
ALL IMAGES: © MOTAT, Central Auckland
Learn about OUR WORLD Step inside MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology) in Western Springs to discover how transport and technology have evolved from centuries past to present day. See how Kiwi ingenuity has shaped our modern world by visiting the historic village, model railway and Aviation Hall. Learn how the engine in your car works at the Accelerate exhibit, try your hand at machine building at ‘Machine Makers’ and head to ‘Get Smart’ for all-things digital, then ride the vintage tram down MOTAT’s tracks.
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NIGHT LIGHTS 2021: Head to MOTAT between 23-25 June to celebrate Matariki with light installations, live music, fire performers and more.
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W IE NE LER L GA S
SEE AN AUCKLAND YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE Tāmaki Herenga Waka Stories of Auckland. Four incredible new galleries now open, and so much more to see when you visit.
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Art in unexpected PLACES Studio One Toi Tū: An art space and workshop on Ponsonby Road showcasing an ever-changing display of local artwork. Allpress Studio: A place where designers, artists and communityminded groups share their work directly with the audience, complete with Allpress coffee cart. Found on Drake Street, a four-minute walk from Victoria Park in central Auckland. Lightworx Gallery: This cutting-edge exhibition in downtown Auckland primarily features illuminated artworks using light installations. The feel-good factor shines bright. In
Studio One Toi Tū building © Studio One Toi Tū
more ways than one. Friday Lates: Head to Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki in central Auckland for a Friday night dropin drawing session. From 6.30pm onwards, it’s 100% free and all materials are provided. In Their Words: Local creatives have each written 20 or so words about central Auckland and the results are displayed throughout the Queen Street area – keep a look out. Please check opening hours before visiting as COVID-19 has caused temporary closures.
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Estuary Arts Centre – A Creative Hub
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Art Exhibitions afe Art Classes and Workshops ood C Driftw School Holiday Programmes Venue Hire Art Exhibitions • Art Classes and Workshops • School Holiday Programmes
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EXPERIENCE INNOVATION MUSEUM OF TRANSPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (MOTAT) MOTAT is the place to explore past, present and future technology and discover New Zealand’s innovation heritage.
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Enjoy changing and permanent exhibitions, see some of the collection in operation, and check for what events are on while you are in Auckland.
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Auckland War Memorial Museum, Central Auckland
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The new South Atrium, Te Ao Mārama, is now open at the Auckland War Memorial Museum, located in the Auckland Domain just 10 minutes by car from central Auckland. Take a look at Auckland through a different set of eyes at the new, interactive and hugely hands-on Tāmaki Herenga Waka gallery. As a highly engaging collection of audio-visual experiences, digital encounters, historic archives and personal accounts, you’ll gain rich insight into the region’s past, present and future. This is a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
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Get on the WATER The New Zealand Maritime Museum houses New Zealand’s largest maritime collection and runs harbour sailings. Following the America’s Cup, understand the design, teamwork and leadership behind Team New Zealand at the newly updated Blue Water Black Magic Gallery. Book an America’s Cup Tour and marvel at our yachting nation.
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Set sail on your own adventure Enjoy a one-hour harbour cruise aboard heritage vessel TED ASHBY, sailing twice daily Tuesday - Sunday, then soak up the seafaring stories in our extensive Museum galleries. Museum open daily from 10am Free entry for Auckland residents Viaduct Harbour | maritimemuseum.co.nz WINTER AUCKLAND – FREE OFFICIAL GUIDE
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ACTIVITIES FOR
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every interest
The adventure trail runs hot in Auckland. Whatever your inclination, there’s an activity to excite. These are our six top-rated endeavours for visitors of every ilk.
ADRENALIN JUNKIES Make like Beyonce and throw yourself off the Sky Tower or walk its perilous rim with the wind nipping at your ear lobes. Carabinerup and climb Auckland Harbour Bridge or bungy off its 40-metre ledge. If ziplining appeals, soar above native forest and vineyards with EcoZip Adventures on Waiheke Island or swoosh over Eden Park stadium before landing on its world-famous pitch. Got more brass bottle than an SAS soldier? Try snorkelling with sharks at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium. Every Saturday and Sunday from 10am, all participants must be 1.3-metres tall… and hard as nails.
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Gamers go giddy for Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq in Newmarket for its collection of arcade games, bowling, bumper cars and a diner serving freakshakes, while film-buffs should make a beeline for Weta Workshop Unleashed in central Auckland, a labyrinth of props, film sets and cinematic wizardry. Try 16-holes of glow in the dark mini-golf at Glowputt Mini Golf in Takapuna, journey through © Archie Brothers several rooms crammed with weird Cirque Electriq, Central Auckland and wonderful effects at Odyssey Sensory Maze on Queen Street or take the whānau to Auckland War Memorial Museum for three floors (and just as many hours) of educational fun. Te Ara Tūhura/ Hillary Trail, West Auckland © Todd Eyre
Snowplanet, Silverdale, North Auckland © Kelly Rensford
ACTVIVE RELAXERS Dust off the hiking boots; the new and improved Te Ara Tūhura/ Hillary Trail has partly reopened after three years of upgrades. Located in the Waitākere Ranges, less than one hour’s drive from central Auckland, you’ll enjoy wild west coastline including a new 360-degree lookout. If the weather is unwilling, head inside instead. Snowplanet in Silverdale will quench every snow-related thirst with its dry ski slope and Alpine-style café, while Paradice indoor ice rinks (in both Avondale and Botany) host ‘black out’ disco Fridays. WINTER AUCKLAND – FREE OFFICIAL GUIDE
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SOLO ADVENTURERS How about a tandem skydive with a qualified instructor? The bird’s-eye view of Auckland is second-to-none and there are serious bragging rights for doing this off your own back. For instant companionship join an Aucky Walky Tours’ small walking group to delve into secret spots, or drop into Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki to peruse their ever-changing exhibitions. Free gallery tours run daily at 11.30am and 1.30pm. When hunger strikes, head to The Lunchroom on lower Queen Street opposite Commercial Bay. Discover $15 daily lunch options and, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows, top-notch people watching.
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Adventure
ROMANTICS
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Sling your legs over the saddle of an electric bike and discover Auckland on a fully-guided cycling tour. Power to the Pedal offers a range of routes with a maximum group size of four – a double date perhaps? Alternatively, board the Shuckleferry in Mahurangi Harbour for a cruise to oyster-packed Brownes Bay and experience the full oystershucking shebang. Why not make like the masters of romance (the French, obviously) and head to La Cigale French Market. Springing up in Parnell every Saturday and Sunday from 8am-1.30pm, it’s packed with artisan produce. For some late-night love, tour the galaxy at Stardome Observatory & Planetarium in One Tree Hill domain or laugh yourselves silly at The Tuning Fork in the Spark Arena building.
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Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari, Central Auckland © Miles Holden
6 NATURE LOVERS Habitat Tours offer a unique kiwi spotting tour combined with a picnic in Tāwharanui Regional Park. Tuck into a hamper of goods just before dusk, then tiptoe into the forest to spy North Island brown kiwi. For daytime encounters, Auckland Zoo is full of delights, including human-sized meerkat tunnels: pop your head into clear perspex domes and observe these cheeky chappies at eye level. Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari runs Friday-Monday, with weekday afternoon cruises and twice daily sailings on the weekend. Skim along Auckland’s turquoise waters on-board a 20-metre catamaran, scouring for Bryde’s whales and common dolphins. WINTER AUCKLAND – FREE OFFICIAL GUIDE
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Arataki Visitor Centre, West Auckland BELOW: The Lighthouse / Tū Whenua-a-Kura (artist: Michael Parekōwhai), Central Auckland © David St George
5 FREE THINGS TO DO Arataki Visitor Centre: Overlooking the Waitākere Ranges and your gateway to many stellar walks. The Domain, Grafton: Auckland’s oldest park is home to leafy walks dotted with contemporary sculptures and the free Wintergardens, a Victorian-style glasshouse.
Maungawhau Boardwalk: Encircling the crater and tihi (summit) of Maungawhau/Mt Eden, the boardwalk was built to protect the last remnants of a 1200AD pā.
Museums: Auckland War Memorial Museum, also in The Domain, is free for New Zealand visitors; the New Zealand Maritime Museum in central Auckland is free for all Auckland residents and $15 for out-of-towners. AA Members get 20% off at MOTAT. The Lighthouse: Located on Queens Wharf, peek inside to view a polished sculpture of Captain James Cook.
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DISCOVER
Central Auckland Te Puku o Tāmaki
World-class shopping, buzzing waterfront precincts lined with restaurants, a vibrant arts and culture scene and harbour adventures right on your doorstep. Viaduct Harbour, Central Auckland
WYNYARD QUARTER This revived and pedestrianised waterfront precinct is brimming with harbourside eateries, surprising silos, modern play areas and funky green spaces to sit and relax.
VIADUCT HARBOUR A bustling marina of modern bars and restaurants, bordered by glamorous yachts and shimmering, sparkling water.
QUEEN STREET
TOP PICKS
Central Auckland’s famous street jostles with shops, both high end and high street, theatres, a cinema complex and colourful nightlife.
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Coco’s Cantina on K’ Road, Central Auckland
KARANGAHAPE ROAD (K’ ROAD) The king-pin of vintage stores and boho boutiques, as well as drag cabaret, a proud LGBTQIA scene and numerous gritty-meets-gentrified dining options.
PONSONBY ROAD
COMMERCIAL BAY A world-class and multilevel shopping centre at the foot of Queen Street, with multiple dining venues and H&M’s flagship store. RIGHT: Milse sweet treat in Britomart, Central Auckland ABOVE: Ponsonby, Central Auckland © Camilla Rutherford
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ABOVE: Moustache Milk and Cookie Bar on K’ Road, Central Auckland
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ee and be seen. The dining is polished, the shopping is boutique. Equal amounts hipster and highbrow, Ponsonby has style and sass.
BRITOMART A compact block of cobbled lanes and open spaces. Frequent the designer stores by day and secret speakeasies by night. It’s also home to New Zealand’s first 5-Green-Star hotel – Hotel Britomart.
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PARNELL A supremely stylish, villagelike suburb with shops selling curios and fashion, eateries, art galleries and the dangerously good Chocolate Boutique Café.
NEWMARKET
Shopping in Newmarket, Central Auckland
Where fashion reigns supreme. Don’t miss the Westfield mega-mall and cosy, backstreet shopping. Also your go-to for Duck Island ice cream and a wealth of modern eateries.
MISSION BAY AND BEYOND Seaside vibes are all but a 10-minute drive from downtown Auckland. Tāmaki Drive offers a picture-perfect route from central Auckland to the beach, with several coastal communities showcasing the good life. Mission Bay, Central Auckland
MT EDEN Home to a genuinely interesting shopping strip and a famous volcanic crater that features a dashing boardwalk traversing a former pā site. One Tree Hill, Central Auckland
ONE TREE HILL Auckland’s largest volcanic cone has three craters and far-reaching views. It sits in the midst of Cromwell Park which features walking tracks, picnic spots, gardens, magnificent old trees and a working farm.
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Use promo code AA20 for a special rate 10-20 Gladstone Road, Parnell The Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre is situated in the exclusive inner city suburb of beautiful Parnell. This 101 room property has apartment style kitchen units in addition to hotel rooms. Most rooms enjoy extensive harbour and city views.
The Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre is a registered charity under the Charities Act 2005. Registration No: CC38203. Phone: 09 303 3789 Email: reservations@theparnell.co.nz Call 0800 50 44 66 or visit www.theparnell.co.nz
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Facilities include Gladstones Café Restaurant, house bar and seven conference venues, free WiFi, free parking and 24-hour reception.
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COMVITA WELLNESS LAB New for 2021, discover the art of honey making with a guided, 45-minute multi-sensory introduction to honey. Located in the Viaduct, Comvita invites guests to learn the history of New Zealand honey, including a 180-degree theatre experience and honey sampling.
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Explore the bustling, vibrant heart of Auckland’s Eastern Bays. Built around the idyllic pohutukawa-lined beach and separated from the central city by a brief and beautiful drive, Mission Bay is a favourite with visitors and locals alike.
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For reservations only
0800 RES NOW (737 669)
47 Balmoral Road, Mt Eden, PO Box 96188 Balmoral Auckland 1342 • Phone: +64 9 638 7187 • Fax: +64 9 630 9563 Email: edenres@xtra.co.nz
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25 fully self-contained units Swimming pool & spa Plenty of FREE on-site parking FREE WiFi • FREE Continental Breakfast Close to Eden Park • Sky TV Centrally located on city bus routes Minutes to hospitals, shopping, Expo Centre, museums, zoo, Mt Smart Stadium & Vector Arena Use your AA Card and receive fuel discount All major credit cards accepted Tariff: $130-$160 (2 persons) Extra person $20
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Te Puku o Tāmaki
see SKY TOWER The most recognisable shape on the skyline sits 328 metres above ground. Take a lift to various viewing platforms; dine at the restaurants (including a revolving one); walk its outer rim or order cocktails at The Sugar Club.
VISIT A HISTORIC HOME Alberton, Mt Albert: Explore this 1860s mansion with its original furnishings and manicured garden, once graced by the Auckland elite. Highwic, Epsom: This rambling Gothic mansion was built in 1862 for Auckland businessman, Alfred Buckland. It is a large estate with stables, outbuildings and extensive Victorian-themed grounds, all built to occupy Buckland’s 21 children!
Ewelme Cottage, Parnell: Something of a time warp, Ewelme Cottage was built for Rev. Vicesimus Lush and his wife. Their possessions sit much as they did in the 1880s. Melanesian Mission, Mission Bay: Built in 1859 to educate Melanesian boys, it mimics ‘Tudor Revival’ – popular in Britain at the time for its imitation of late medieval educational institutions.
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Giraffes at Auckland Zoo, Central Auckland © Geoff Hedley Photography
play SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium: Families rave about the underwater travelator rolling beneath sharks and stingrays, as well as the hilarious antics of subantarctic penguins. MOTAT: Auckland’s Museum of Transport and Technology exhibits New Zealand’s every mode of transport and corresponding technology, including a working tram. Auckland Zoo: Admire over 1400 animals, venture to the viewing area at the zoo’s onsite Vet Hospital and check out the latest high canopy habitat with orangutans and siamangs.
Weta Workshop Unleashed: From Wellington’s Academy award-winning Weta Workshop, take an immersive 90-minute journey through film sets and effects. All Blacks Experience: Learn every detail of New Zealand rugby and test your skills against interactive All Blacks’ players at this full sensory indoor experience. Eden Park experiences: Get ready for stadium tours, rooftop walks, ziplining, overnight glamping and haka performances, all available at this iconic sporting venue.
© SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium, Central Auckland
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TOP 5 AUCKLAND LANEWAYS
Te Puku o Tāmaki
1. Quaint little Vulcan Lane is popular for coffee seekers and after-work tipple sippers, teeming with Belgian beer, French bistros, hipster hangouts and a burger joint. 2. Fort Lane doesn’t look like much from the outset but just you wait. Discover Cassia, a modern Indian restaurant by award-winning chef, Sid Sahrawat and Imperial Lane, an airy and industrial eatery that feels distinctly NYC. 3. Snickel Lane is tucked between Commerce Street and Fort Lane. The caffeine is strong and the community spirit even more so. Wine, dine and socialise. 4. Ruakai Lane is tiny but tempting. A bijou nook of bars and bustle, keep your peepers peeled for Caretaker, a secret speakeasy behind an unassuming door.
Snickel Lane, Central Auckland
5. Commercial Bay’s floor-level walkway is paved to perfection. Flanked by high-end shops, mosey from one to the other, picking up coffee and bagels while you linger.
DO SOMETHING
DIFFERENT THIS WINTER PieFee: Merging coffee and pie, the patented Piefee on K’ Road serves your favourite hot drink in a sprinkled biscuit cup. Nom. Dragvine: Part of the Paintvine phenomenon (essentially painting while you drink), Dragvine throws a couple of outrageous drag queens into the mix too. Hosted at Phoenix Cabaret in K’ Road. Hunt for Piggy Stardust: Peppered across Auckland are quirky utility boxes painted by local artists. Paul Walsh adorns his with animals, with Piggy Stardust a permanent resident on a Mt Eden street. Look out for Student Kitten and Awkward Seal, too. Ice cream by the slice: Giapo ice cream, inventors of selfie stick ice creams and wearable gelato, have done it again. Now you can order ice cream by the slice; served horizontally and dripping in cream and toppings.
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North Auckland Tāmaki ki te Raki
It’s another world over the bridge. Home to rolling vineyards; boat-speckled beaches and charming village-scapes, discover the inviting seaside suburbs of the North Shore and then drive one-hour north to the old-world enclave of Matakana. Devonport, North Auckland
DEVONPORT Absorbing glitzy skyline views from its sleepy, coastal enclave, this picture-perfect village has a beach, boutique stores, Victorian buildings and an elegant main street with retro cinema, pubs and master chocolatier, Devonport Chocolates.
TE ARA TAHUNA ESTUARY PATHWAY
Discover Ōrewa, a bonny seaside town 40km north of central Auckland with a spectacular beach. Walk or ride this 7.6km estuaryfronting track, passing parks, cafés and the Estuary Arts Centre.
TAKAPUNA Everyone loves Takapuna, the gentrified seaside town with a golden beach, myriad of top-notch eateries, a pristine high street, playgrounds and friendly locals.
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Tok Tok, Takapuna, North Auckland © Iconic Eats
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PUHOI Tickling Puhoi River (with canoe hire, too), Puhoi was founded by Bohemian settlers. Discover quaint tearooms, a general store, historic pub, the exceptional Puhoi Valley Café & Cheese Store and a farmers’ market held every last Sunday of the month.
PLAY Game Over Auckland, Albany: Your go-to for electric go-karts, laser tag, dinosaurthemed mini-golf and an arcade with enough action to keep you pinballing for hours. Rollerskating, ActivZone Glenfield: Casual lessons for kids and adults alike, a timetable to suit every agenda and regular 70s themed disco nights. Skate hire available. Check out heymacarena.co.nz for full details. JUMP Trampoline Park, Mairangi Bay: If it's cold outdoors, jump inside – literally! Discover an entire indoor arena of trampolines built for every age range. Enjoy reduced admission prices every Tuesday and Thursday (except school holidays) and a 'lights out' disco rave on the last Saturday of the month.
Rollerskating © Caleb Russell
Auckland Adventure Park: A hidden treasure in Stillwater. Kids love the luge, bungy, zipline, tube rides and 7D movies. Who are we kidding? The adults love it too. Snowplanet, Silverdale: No need to drive four hours to the mountains, this artificial ski slope has a long run for skiers and snowboarders, a chairlift and a smaller slope for beginners and tubing. There’s plenty of gear rental and a roaring fireplace in the café.
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Chelsea Sugar Factory, Birkenhead, North Auckland © Chelsea Bay
EAT & DRINK Takapuna Beach Sunday Market Open every Sunday 6am-12pm. Pick up your fruit, veges and baked goods, then top up on your bric-a-brac, handmade oils, crafts and soap.
Northcote Tavern One of the oldest pubs in the region boasts a grand façade, a classic pub atmosphere, the quintessential beer garden and an enormous Sunday roast.
Top breweries The North Shore knows good beer. Birkenhead Brewing Co occupies a cosy 100-year-old kauri villa; Deep Creek Brews & Eats in Browns Bay pours 18 tap beers and The Beer Spot in Northcote is both a jovial tavern and an off-licence.
Birkenhead Night Market Every Sunday from 4.30pm in the underground car park of Highbury Mall, you can taste everything from Spanish churros to Filipino adobo. Prices are low and the servings are large.
Chelsea Sugar (NZ Sugar Company Ltd) Calling all keen bakers, take a behind-thescenes dive into the Chelsea Sugar factory with a one-hour fully guided tour and tasting. Then treat yourself to some fine fare or high tea at Sugar Café. Located in Birkenhead.
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Goodside at Smales Farm Bringing together Auckland’s finest food and drink artisans, this is a modern melting pot of global flavours and culinary talent. Housed in a contemporary precinct, it’s part of Smales Farm, an established co-op of businesses and work spaces.
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PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna, North Auckland © ilovetakapuna
North Auckland
Tāmaki ki te Raki
see Bridgeway Cinema, Northcote Arthouse films mingle beside all-blazing blockbusters. Movie magic has been enthralling patrons here since 1927.
Bridgehouse Lodge
16 Elizabeth St P: 09 425 8351 www.bridgehouse.co.nz E: bridgehouse@bridgehouse.co.nz Stylish Warkworth riverside accommodation. 14 newly refurbished rooms, restaurant & bar, conference & wedding venue. Outdoor dining area overlooking the river, open fire in winter. FREE WiFi in restaurant serving great New Zealand food. Open till late. Tariff: $125-$155 (2 persons), extra $25. Off-season rates negotiable.
• Free honey tasting • World famous live bee display. Find the queen bee! • Huge range of honey & bee products • Hive Café serving home-made food & great coffee • Yummy honey ice cream • Something here for all the family
BUZZ ON BEES
Book an Educational Tour with us! 7 Perry Rd, Warkworth P: +64 9 425 8003 E: info@honeycentre.com
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The PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna This former water pumping station is now a thriving theatre venue. The calendar is packed with adult drama, musicals and children’s plays.
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TOP TIP: Come rain or shine, the Matakana Farmers’ Market springs up every Saturday from 8am-1pm, year-round. Sample heavenly produce from over 50 local purveyors.
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atakana is just one hours’ drive north of Auckland and for those fond of a jolly good browse, there is no better place. This small, old-world village boast a pocketful of shops. Discover artware and boutique chocolatiers, one-of-a-kind clothing and a carefully curated selection of Māori design objects from Unity Collection. Don’t miss independent art store Pigment Art for its beautiful presentation of materials, then follow your nose to Ringawera Bakery for buttery croissants and artisan bread. Sip coffee from riverside eatery, Matakana Market Kitchen and bite into Aotearoa’s best bacon butty at the Matakana Bacon Company located up on the knoll and next door to Matakana Coffee Roasters. TOP TIP: Amble down Warkworth’s Mahurangi River aboard restored scow, the Jane Gifford.
TOP TIP: Leigh Sawmill has great pizza, live gigs, a beer garden, relics from the former mill and a rustic courtyard peppered with seesaws and beanbags.
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Oyster spread with Leigh Sawmill beer © Mahurangi Oysters
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Tāmaki ki te Raki
Tāwharanui Peninsula, North Auckland • RIGHT: Leigh, North Auckland BOTH IMAGES: © Getty Images
BEYOND MATAKANA • Warkworth: An old, intriguing village on Mahurangi River; absorb the district’s history in Warkworth Museum and duck into the Bridge House Lodge Bar & Restaurant, Warkworth’s first building. • Lucy Moore Memorial Park, Warkworth: Complete with fields, flying fox and in-ground trampolines. • Sandspit: Pretty seaside settlement with a boating community that dates back to the 1840s. Also your gateway to Kawau Island. • Tāwharanui Peninsula: Where beach meets bush. This is a haven for walkers, bird watchers, surfers and snorkellers. • Omaha: The expansive, whitesand surf beach is a magnet for, well, pretty much everyone. • Mahurangi Regional Park: A beautiful, wind-licked park with native forest, idyllic bays and panoramas. Walks ranging from half-an-hour to three hours will blow away the winter blues.
• Point Wells: Small estuaryfronting village with a strong community spirit. Walk the shoreline and stop at the playground. • Snells Beach: Another long stretch of platinum-white sand. Seldom busy; always beautiful. • Pakiri Beach: An unpatrolled beach popular for its 9km of icewhite sand. Surfers, strollers and strong swimmers all congregate here, too. • Leigh: Amble down to the port, grab lunch from Leigh Eats and stay at jolly, seaside-centric Leigh Central Accommodation. • Goat Island: The first marine reserve in New Zealand. Dive or snorkel to see colourful marine life or stay dry in a see-through ‘Clearyak’ (kayak) or glass bottom boat. • Ti Point: Tickling a 90-minute coastal pathway loved by the locals with small bays and jetty views. Nearby, Ti Point Reptile Park is a family favourite and home to tuatara.
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South Auckland
Tāmaki ki te Tonga
South Auckland is a cultural hub with contemporary happenings. Switch from regional parks to white-water parks; dine à la mode and visit enchanting places.
ĀWHITU
PENINSULA An 80-minute drive from central Auckland, this secluded peninsula offers short walks and bike trails, Āwhitu Regional Park and Manukau Heads Lighthouse. The Kentish Hotel is Aotearoa’s longest running hotel and the black-sand beach of Karioitahi is a mecca for hang gliding, paragliding, blo-karting, surfing and 4WD experiences. Āwhitu Peninsula, South Auckland
MĀNGERE MOUNTAIN
Observe the remains of early Māori settlements, ramble up the crater, book a guided walk and visit the Māngere Mountain Education Centre.
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ŌTUATAUA STONEFIELDS HISTORIC RESERVE, MĀNGERE Home to significant volcanic remnants utilised by both mana whenua and European settlers, wander through the relics of this important archaeological site. WINTER AUCKLAND – FREE OFFICIAL GUIDE
AMBURY REGIONAL PARK/ AMBURY FARM PARK Roam amongst the farm animals in this farm park located in Māngere Bridge. From JulyAugust, you can feed the lambs and watch the calves being fed, with help from the park rangers. Better yet, it’s free. New Zealand sheep © AATP
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Ōtara Market, South Auckland
Ōtara Flea Market Manukau is home to the world’s largest Polynesian community. Held every Saturday from 6am-12pm on Newbury Street, this market throbs with Pacific Island food, music and art. Villa Maria Estate, Māngere South Auckland’s premier vineyard, renowned for its tasting room, fine dining and refined setting. Bracu, Bombay Hills Cradled in the olive groves, this establishment delivers every Mediterranean flavour you’d expect from a restaurant named after a Croatian island.
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Built in 1851, we are an historic hotel with accommodation consisting of 3 queen rooms, 6 twin rooms & 2 single rooms. Each room has tea & coffee-making facilities, hand basin, TV, radio, free fast WiFi. Showers & toilets are shared. LONGEST CONTINUOUS LICENSED HOTEL IN NEW ZEALAND
The Kentish Hotel 5 Queen St, Waiuku E: info@thekentishhotel.co.nz Ph: +64 9 235 8367
BOOK NOW: www.thekentishhotel.co.nz • RESERVATIONS: 0800 536 8474
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Glenbrook Vintage Railway, South Auckland © Wham Design
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Spookers Haunted Attraction Theme Park, Kingseat The faint-hearted
Airport Manor Inn Reservations: 0508 54 56 58
ONLY 4KM FROM AUCKLAND AIRPORT FREE PICK-UP & DROP-OFF SERVICE 24/7 (CONDITIONS APPLY)
250 Kirkbride Road, Mangere, Auckland Ph: +64 9 275 0164 Email: airportmanorinn@xtra.co.nz www.airportmanorinn.co.nz
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Vector Wero Whitewater Park in Wiri. Experience white-water rafting in the heart of Auckland. Career down two white-water courses, including the world’s highest man-made waterfall, or hire a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and glide across the lake. Glenbrook Vintage Railway, Waiuku Catering to every whim, get on board for a novel railway experience, covering everything from vintage steam train rides to a decadent high tea served in a first-class carriage. 3 Comfortable room and bed, clean and neat outside 3 FREE car storage up to 7 days plus public car parking available (conditions apply) 3 6 spacious ground-floor premier family units 3 14 ground-floor studio units 3 Spa bath units, self-contained kitchen units, access unit 3 Close to restaurants & bars 3 FREE wireless internet 3 Air-conditioning available 3 Huge car park
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Fly in a DC3 plane at Ardmore Airport. The propeller-driven DC3 plane was an airline favourite in the 1930s and 40s. Book a weekend scenic flight on board a fully refurbished original. Enjoy morning tea and a captain’s welcome before a spectacular 30-minute adventure skywards.
need not apply. Actors hide in the shadows, in creepy woods and haunted houses – ready to scare you silly.
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SuperThriller Jetsprint, Wiri See yourself as an aquatic speed demon? Take the wheel of a high powered jetsprint boat and navigate the buoys on a high-speed race against the clock. Daringly different.
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SEE Māngere Arts Centre This striking building is brimming with creativity. Home to Auckland’s Māori and Pacific visual and performing arts, there are two galleries and a theatre. TOP TIP: The Community Café at Māngere Arts Centre is an affiliate of Affirming Works which provides mentoring and education to young Pacific residents. Grab a Tupu’anga Coffee, too. Proceeds help to bolster Tongan communities.
Butterfly Creek, South Auckland © DWB
Butterfly Creek, Auckland Airport Butterflies are just the beginning. Find wildlife of all shapes and sizes from giant crocodiles to a full petting zoo, not forgetting over 800 butterflies. Don’t miss the lifesize dinosaur park (thankfully fake – for now!) birdlife, lizards and a café.
Auckland Botanic Gardens, Manurewa Bursting with colour and free to visit, discover hidden tracks, themed gardens and a café. The magnolias and camellias are a winter highlight, erupting from July until September.
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CLARKS BEACH
www.clarksbeachholidaypark.co.nz
A hidden gem only 40min from Auckland CBD and airport (depending on traffic). A beautiful spacious family camp on the shores of the Manukau Harbour with panoramic views of the adjacent golf course and beach. Ideally suited for leisurely holidaying and is a popular base for large groups. Clarks Beach Holiday Park has plenty of things to do with a covered swimming pool, WIFI available, mini-golf and TV/games room. There are also pedal carts for hire. Clarks Beach also happens to be a great fishing and scallop gathering spot.
226 Torkar Rd, Clarks Beach Phone: +64 9 232 1685 info@clarksbeachholidaypark.co.nz
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East Auckland Tāmaki ki te Rāwhiti
East Auckland offers a colour palette that will have you reaching for your camera. With lush green countryside spilling into golden beaches framed by turquoise water, this is naturemade perfection in all its irresistible glory. Hunua Falls, East Auckland © Getty Images
HUNUA RANGES
REGIONAL PARK Explore the largest area of native forest in Auckland. There are dozens of walks, three bike tracks, beautiful Hunua Falls and decent fishing at Mangatangi and Mangatāwhiri reservoirs.
ŌMANA REGIONAL PARK Pull on your gumboots and stride out for a day of beach walks, farmland tramps and pā exploration. This large grassy knoll overlooks the inner Hauraki Gulf and features free barbecues and a playground. Winter gate access is 6am to 7pm.
THE PŌHUTUKAWA COAST TRAIL Traversing through coastal parkland, native bush and historical sites, the 5km Coastal Walkway doubles as a cycleway and runs between Beachlands and Maraetai.
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CLEVEDON SCENIC RESERVE (PA NIKAU) With a variety of walks to keep your leg poles happy, explore 100 hectares of native bush, the disused Thorps Quarry (with a small waterfall), elevated 360-degree vistas and multiple spots to sit with a flask of hot tea. Clevedon Scenic Reseve, East Auckland © AATP
EAT & DRINK Hallertau Clevedon A popular beer house and brewery favoured for its large and lively outdoor beer garden, live music, hearty grub and dogfriendly premises. Pine Harbour Fresh Market Located in Beachlands and modelled on a traditional French village market, French delicacies mingle with global flavours and French jazz fills the air. Fridays 3.30-6pm.
Hallertau Clevedon, East Auckland © Georgia Schofield
The Apothecary Licensed Eatery Located in Howick, this original 1950s apothecary (traditional pharmacy) from Northern France has a retro interior. Open for all-day breakfast, lunch and dinner. Puriri Hills winery, Clevedon Home to boutique blended reds. Wine tasting exudes exclusivity; available Saturday and Sunday from 1-4pm and limited to six people. Booking is essential.
Half Moon Bay, East Auckland © Auckland Transport
Half Moon Bay Catch the ferry from downtown Auckland to Half Moon Bay, then stroll along the marina and grab a bite to eat at Grangers. Arguably one of the best restaurants in East Auckland.
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UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture, Howick Enjoy an injection of culture at Uxbridge. Home to an art gallery, classes and workshops for art, language, ceramics and bone carving, as well as live theatre, music and dance. There’s also Uxbridge Café for pre-theatre food. © UXBRIDGE Arts & Culture, East Auckland
Howick Historical Village, East Auckland © Chris McLennan
The Whitford Bird Garden Every visitor is personally escorted around the estate on a 90-minute guided walk and in winter, bird plumage is thick and full. Open by appointment only. Howick Historical Village A living museum with more than 30 original colonial buildings. Meander the recreated village and look out for ‘live days’ when locals don full costume.
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Tāmaki ki te Rāwhiti
Clevedon Markets, East Auckland
TOP PICKS
PLAY Cycle the Pakuranga Rotary Path A smooth, flat ride that skirts the edges of the Tāmaki Estuary and Wakaaranga Creek, passing boats, beach and mangrove. The route is 18km and mostly paved. Allow two hours.
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Shop Clevedon Markets Peruse Clevedon Village Market for arts and crafts; Clevedon Sunday Farmers’ Market for local produce and stock up on merino wool and mānuka honey at Clevedon Woolshed.
Buddhist statue © Smit Shah
A BUDDHIST TEMPLE Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple features impressive Asian architecture, a large Buddha statue, a two-tonne wishing bell, courtyard and vegetarian café. Also on site is Fo Guang Yuan Art Gallery and a shop. TOP TIP – The Water Drop Vegetarian Café serves some of the best vegetarian and vegan lunches in Auckland.
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West Auckland Tāmaki ki te Uru
Somewhat a microcosm for New Zealand overall, West Auckland is where wild ocean bites at idyllic coastline and roads weave through vineyards and bucolic vistas before untamed rainforest swallows them whole.
THE WAITĀKERE RANGES Visit Arataki Visitor Centre in Ōratia for information on the area’s 250km of walking trails, giant kauri trees and Māori carvings. Due to kauri dieback disease, many tracks are closed; the team at the Visitor Centre can advise.
KAIPARA REGION Hikers can’t resist Kaipara2kaipara, a three-day selfguided walk, crossing farmland, Mt Auckland (Atuanui) bush, salt marshes and wetland, while water lovers relish the five-hour cruise across Kaipara Harbour.
Kaipara sunset, West Auckland © Getty Images
THE CATALINA
COASTAL WALKWAY
Hugging handsome coastline, this 5km walk in Hobsonville Point loops its way past native bush, large parks (including an off-leash green for your pooch), the harbour and an old rifle range. Cyclists are welcome too.
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LAKE WAINAMU SAND DUNES Less than 1km from Bethells Beach, towering swathes of sand guard a picturesque lake. A 90-minute walk skims the water’s edge, or you can scale the dunes and stride across a dramatic, desert-like landscape.
RIVERHEAD TOWN
ABOVE: Lake Wainamu, Te Henga, West Auckland BELOW: Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery, West Auckland © Sam Hartnett
SEE The Hollywood Avondale Tarantino called it ‘the best cinema in New Zealand’ and who could disagree? Also Aotearoa’s longest running cinema, this 1915 neo-classical building is beautiful inside and out. Run by film obsessives, it maintains all the panache of Hollywood’s golden era.
The small town of Riverhead straddles the Waitematā Harbour and is just a 25-minute drive north-west of central Auckland. Hike and bike in Riverhead Forest, descend on Westbrook Winery or visit New Zealand’s oldest riverside tavern, The Riverhead. For something extra special, arrive by ferry from downtown Auckland. Titirangi Art Scene The artsy little village of Titirangi boasts Te Uru Waitākere Contemporary Gallery and New Zealand painter, Colin McCahon’s former home, which is now a museum. West Lynn Garden & Butterfly House Where the prettiest of nature’s duos come together. Combining a butterfly house with explorable small gardens, relaxation is a sure thing. Secret Fairy Houses A community of fairies have moved into the borough. Twenty tiny fairy cabins climb the trees at Te Onekiritea Point (Bomb Point), Hobsonville Point. Made from every material imaginable, the workmanship is commendable.
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Whoa! Studio, West Auckland © Tez Mercer Photography
EAT & DRINK Catalina Bay Farmers’ Market Teetering on the northern-most part of Hobsonville Point, this market runs three days a week from Friday through Sunday: 10am to 2pm. Buy fresh bagels, artisan bread, meats and cheese and then fill your boots with handmade candles, oils and more. Treehouse-style dining at iTi A smart yet casual bistro elevated in the trees in Titirangi. There’s both a dining room and veranda with winter-proof retractable roof to bring the outdoors in. Little Creatures Brewing Located in Hobsonville Point on the water’s edge in an enormous air force hangar, several eateries and the Little Creatures brewery rub shoulders under one roof. Dine indoors or out – and bring your dog along, too.
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Karekare Falls, West Auckland © Camilla Rutherford
The Tasting Shed, Kumeū A converted outbuilding with a coveted sharing menu. You can’t go wrong with the $60pp Chefs Suggestion and a decadent cocktail. Piha Karekare Rainforest Wine Tour Where tropical beauty meets world-class wine. Enjoy guided wine tastings with stops at Piha Beach, Karekare Waterfalls and the Arataki Visitor Centre.
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Tāmaki ki te Uru
play Horse trekking on Muriwai Beach If it’s good enough for Billy Eilish, it’s good enough for you. Trot along the dark and brooding sands of Muriwai Beach on a guided horse trek. Suitable for every age, experience – and globallyrenowned songstresses, too. Whoa! Studio, Henderson A fun-for-all family attraction with film studio, puppet show, The Grounds eatery by celebrity chef Ben Bayly and colourful crochet playground. Woodhill Forest Home to Woodhill Mountain Bike Park and an exhilarating zipline and obstacle course elevated in the treetops.
ABOVE: Dumplings at Whoa! Studio, West Auckland © Whoa! Studio
Kiwi Valley Farm Park and Maze A day out to delight adults and kids alike. Tractor rides, farm walks, pony treks and infant animals in the nursery – all set in Henderson’s rural paddocks. There’s a café here, too. Paradice Ice Skating, Avondale Skaters of every ilk will have fun at this international-sized ice arena. From newbies through to veterans, there are skating lessons and disco nights.
Woodhill Mountain Bike Park, West Auckland
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Hauraki Gulf & Islands
Tīkapa Moana me ōna Motu
The pristine waters between Auckland and Coromandel Peninsula are better known as the Hauraki Gulf. As New Zealand’s largest marine reserve, live the island-lifestyle on six accessible motu. Waiheke Island © Todd Eyre
WAIHEKE ISLAND
TOP PICKS
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Good weather days bring bike rides along the Rangihoua mountain bike trails or within Whakanewha Regional Park; beach treks to secluded bays with Waiheke Horse Tours, or visiting Waiheke Distilling Co, a new boutique gin distillery and garden straddling Waiheke’s eastern reaches. Inclement days might include lounging before a vineyard fireplace with a cheese board, a ‘dinner for two’ roast lamb meal from Waiheke Specialty Food store (delivered straight to your door if you’re self-catering) or a film at the Waiheke Island Community Cinema with its cosy, mismatched sofas. For rainproof adventures, the Hop-on, Hop-off bus visits Waiheke’s best vineyards, galleries, shops and cafés on a fully enclosed double-decker bus.
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Rotoroa – an Island of restoration © Rotoroa Island Trust
ROTOROA ISLAND 75-minute ferry from downtown Auckland This predator-free bird sanctuary is just over an hour by ferry from downtown Auckland and well worth a visit. The ferry only operates on the weekends.
RANGITOTO ISLAND
25-minute ferry from downtown Auckland
ABOVE: Walking on Rangitoto Island © Todd Eyre
The youngest of Auckland’s volcanoes cuts a striking figure on the horizon, and ferries to its base deposit walkers for a two-hour summit hike. The top grants sensational 360-degree views and peeps into a colossal crater. Allow extra time for exploring the lava caves, a 15-minute detour from the summit, look for signage.
Don’t let motion sickness ruin your holiday!
Prevent motion sickness. Ideal for car, boat or plane travel. Always read the label and use as directed. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional. May cause drowsiness. Avoid alcohol and driving. Radiant Health Ltd, Auckland.
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KAWAU ISLAND
Mansion House, Kawau Island © Monica Tischler
30-minute ferry from Sandspit Wharf Enjoying its own microclimate, winter temperatures can still hit 20 degrees celsius. Dense bush lends itself to rugged walks and bird spotting. Sir George Grey (Governor-General of New Zealand) purchased Kawau in the 1860s and you can still visit his Victorian mansion, botanical and zoological park (now with a café). A two-hour round walk from Mansion House leads to one of Aotearoa’s first copper mines while Bon Accord Bar & Bistro, nestled within the Kawau Boating Club serves post-walk refreshments. The intrepid should jump on the water and sail south-west to Beehive Island, where low tide exposes a platinum-white sand shelf comparable to Fiji.
TOP TIP: Catch the Royal Mail Run Cruise to Kawau Island. Departing at 10.30am every morning from Sandspit Wharf, the voyage includes 75 wharf stops and incomparable beauty.
Hobbs Beach, Tiritiri Matangi Island © Mark Meredith
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or something very special, consider a 75-minute ferry trip from downtown Auckland to Tiritiri Matangi, an island sanctuary for New Zealand native birds. It’s a nature lover’s paradise. Tiri, as it’s known by locals, is also home to a spectacular lighthouse, walking trails and beaches. You can also catch a 20-minute ferry ride to the island from Gulf Harbour on the Whangaparāoa Peninsula.
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Hauraki Gulf & Islands
Tīkapa Moana me ōna Motu
Sunset at Mt Heale hut, Great Barrier Island
WINTER GETAWAY:
GREAT BARRIER ISLAND After an off-grid adventure on an island paradise? Head to Great Barrier Island/Aotea. GET THERE: 40 minutes by plane from Auckland Airport or a scenic 4.5-hour ferry across the Hauraki Gulf. DISCOVER: Shun civilisation with a two to three-day tramp across the isle’s lush and forestentangled 25km Aotea Track, then sink into all-natural (and year-round warm) Kaitoke Hot Springs. Hop from one deserted beach to the next. The eastern coast is ideal for surfing, whereas lagoon-like coves such as Puriri Bay offer breathtaking colours akin to the Caribbean. SEE: For in-depth Aotea exploration, lean on the everhospitable locals. As a Dark Sky Sanctuary, you’ll want to take a tour of the Milky Way with Good
Heavens stargazing or tap into the island’s golden nectar on a Great Barrier Island Active Honey beekeeping tour. Hire an electric motorbike from Motubikes (driver’s licence required) and check out the Community Heritage and Arts Village, Shoal Bay Pottery and Black Cow Art Gallery. EAT, DRINK, STAY: Dine at the Fat Puku Café, enjoy a tour and tasting at Aotea Brewing and mingle with the locals at Currach Irish Pub. Accommodation can be luxe or low-key. There are all-budget baches flanking mind-blowing beaches or, for something special, book a cultural stay at Ngatiwai ki Aotea Kawa Marae.
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Visitor Information
Tips to help you on your travels around Auckland.
CONTACT
ACCIDENT & EMERGENCY
MEDICAL & DENTAL CENTRES Auckland City Hospital
24hr Accident & Emergency. Pharmacy – open 8am-6pm. Park Rd, Grafton. Phone 09 367 0000
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Auckland i-SITE Visitor Centre – SkyCity SkyCity Auckland, cnr Victoria and Federal Sts
Middlemore Hospital 24hr Emergency Department. Pharmacy – open 8am-6pm. Hospital Rd, Ōtāhuhu. Phone 09 276 0044
Useful Numbers
North Shore Hospital
International directory
24hr Accident & Emergency. Pharmacy – open 8.30am-6pm. 124 Shakespeare Rd, Takapuna. Phone 09 486 8900
National tolls
White Cross Healthcare Ponsonby Accident & Emergency 202 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby. Phone 09 376 5555
Waitākere Hospital 24hr Emergency Department. Lincoln Rd, Henderson Phone 09 839 0000
National directory
International tolls
018 0172 010 0170
IN EMERGENCIES FOR POLICE, FIRE & AMBULANCE
PHONE 111
HANDY TECH
WiFi ACCESS
Download apps such as AKL City Tours for a variety of tours across central Auckland; Introducing Kupu uses your camera to translate objects into Te Reo Māori, and get virtually shown around Auckland by using Auckland Virtual Tours.
Wireless access is abundant in most cafés, libraries and other public places. Accommodation providers may issue a code for free or charged WiFi. Look out for free Hotspots – AucklandWiFI@ Tomizone gives 30min free WiFi per day in central Auckland.
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Visitor Information
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Auckland has an extensive public transport network of buses, trains and ferries that make it easy to get around. You can travel to most parts of Auckland with the Link bus departure points, Britomart train station and ferry terminal all located around the lower end of Queen St.
Visit at.govt.nz or get the AT Mobile App for more information and to plan your journey.
BUS SERVICES
Auckland Transport (AT) Metro bus services operate from early in the morning, with higher frequency services during commuter times, and run until around 11pm. On Friday and Saturday, later Northern Express and Night Buses depart central Auckland to various suburbs, and operate into the early hours of the morning.
FERRY TRANSPORT
RAIL TRANSPORT
AT Metro ferries have regular commuter services that sail from central Auckland to 13 coastal locations including Devonport and Waiheke Island, and the more recent additions of Hobsonville, Gulf and Pine harbours.
AT Metro trains travel to south, east and west Auckland. They depart from the Britomart Station at the bottom of Queen St and are ideal for getting to major shopping centres or events at Eden Park and Mt Smart Stadium.
TICKETING
You can pay for your AT Metro bus, train or ferry trip with cash, or with an AT HOP card. For more details about AT HOP cards, visit AT.govt.nz/ATHOP.
TO AND FROM THE AIRPORT SkyBus operates the City Airport Express to and from the airport and central Auckland, operating seven days a week from 5.50am. The North Harbour Express service is temporarily suspended. The bright orange 380 Airporter buses travel to Auckland Airport from Manukau and Onehunga. The WINTER AUCKLAND – FREE OFFICIAL GUIDE
Airporter buses operate seven days a week from 4.30am to 11.45pm, on a 15-20 minute schedule. Apart from public transport, other options include taxis and shuttles found waiting outside the terminal 24/7. Also major rental car companies have depots located inside the airport terminal.
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Miners He
Ahuriri Po
Omaha Bay
Bird Ro Maunganui K Point
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Kawau Island
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Motuketekete Island
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Mahuki Island (Anvil Island)
Motuora Motuora Island
Island
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Fe rry
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at Ba rr i
Moturekareka Island
WENDERHOLM REGIONAL PARK
Whangaparaoa Peninsula
TIRITIRI MATANGI ISLAND WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Whangaparaoa Bay
Tiritiri Matangi Island
SHAKESPEAR REG PARK
Gulf Harbour
Fe r
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Otata Island Maria Island (Ruapuke Island)
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Aiguilles Island
Miners Head
Great Barrier Island
Ahuriri Point Bird Rocks Maunganui Katherine Point Bay
Kawa P ort Aber cr
Waikaro Point
Motairehe
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Motuoruhi Island (Goat Island)
Waimate Island
Waiheke Island Pakatoa Island
Rotoroa Island
KANEWHA EG PARK WHAKANEWHA REG PARK
25 Ponui Island (Chamberlins Island)
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Whanganui Island
TE MATUKU MARINE RES
DUDER REG PARK
Pakihi Island WAITAWA REG PARK
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Maps key 1
Motorway
2
State Highways (1-9) State Highways (10-99)
3
Urban Route
4
Major Road
5
Minor Road
6
Lane Walking Track
7
Ferry Route Railway & Station
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Park, Reserve
10
Water Feature
11
Airport Route
12
Airport International
13
Airport Domestic
14
Boat Ramp
15
Bus terminal
16
Diving
17
Ferry Terminal
18
Golf Course
19
Hospital
20
Visitor Information Centre / i-SITE
21
Western Ring Route
22
Wildlife
23
Winery
24
Pacific Coast Highway Thermal Explorer Highway Twin Coast Highway
25 26 27
Bus routes
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