AUCKLAND'S ALE TRAIL

Follow the Ale Trail for Auckland’s best craft beers.

1. Urbanaut Brewing Co.

Open for tastings and cellar door tours, with an on-site off-licence.

2. Garage Project

With just as many hipster-vibes as hops, this creative cellar also boasts a ‘crowler’, a colossal 1L can.

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.

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 Riverhead open for tastings, tours and bistro dining. Family-friendly with a small playground.

6. Hallertau Clevedon

In 2020, the original Hallertau crew opened a second beer garden close to the Hunua Ranges.

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!’