James’s Travel Notebook
City/town information
Welcome to Auckland! Here you'll find a mix between urban life and natural grandeur intertwine!
It's easy to walk through the central business district but I'd definitely recommend using a car, as the main attractions are quite spread out here and at times, public transport can be indirect and time-consuming.
We're a very friendly bunch and is a very safe place to live.
We hope you get to enjoy your time and stay here!
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Auckland
Welcome to Auckland! Here you'll find a mix between urban life and natural grandeur intertwine!
It's easy to walk through the central business district but I'd definitely recommend using a car, as the main attractions are quite spread out here and at times, public transport can be indirect and time-consuming.
We're a very friendly bunch and is a very safe place to live.
We hope you get to enjoy your time and stay here!
Sightseeing
Auckland's needle-like Sky Tower is the city's most prominent landmark and, at 328 meters high, is New Zealand's highest building.
If you're looking for a place to snap the perfect city panorama then the observation deck here-reached by zooming up to the top of the building in a glass-elevator-is just the place to get your camera out, with views stretching into the distance for 80 kilometers on a clear day.
Address: Victoria Street W, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
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Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestAuckland's needle-like Sky Tower is the city's most prominent landmark and, at 328 meters high, is New Zealand's highest building.
If you're looking for a place to snap the perfect city panorama then the observation deck here-reached by zooming up to the top of the building in a glass-elevator-is just the place to get your camera out, with views stretching into the distance for 80 kilometers on a clear day.
Address: Victoria Street W, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010
The wide sweep of Waitemata Harbour slices Auckland in two and is the city's most prominent natural feature. It's a delightful area to explore on foot and features a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities.
Other fun things to do here include exploring Quay Street, which runs parallel to the harbor in the central district with access to Princes Wharf and the ferry terminals to the Hauraki Gulf islands. A number of fun, unique experiences can also be enjoyed on Auckland Harbour Bridge (see below for details).
Address: Quay Street, City Center
Waitemata Harbour
The wide sweep of Waitemata Harbour slices Auckland in two and is the city's most prominent natural feature. It's a delightful area to explore on foot and features a variety of shopping, dining, and entertainment opportunities.
Other fun things to do here include exploring Quay Street, which runs parallel to the harbor in the central district with access to Princes Wharf and the ferry terminals to the Hauraki Gulf islands. A number of fun, unique experiences can also be enjoyed on Auckland Harbour Bridge (see below for details).
Address: Quay Street, City Center
Visit the 182-meter high volcanic cone of One Tree Hill, considered as the symbol of the city.
This is considered as an important memorial place for both Māori and other New Zealanders.
Address: Manukau Road, Epsom
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670 Manukau RdVisit the 182-meter high volcanic cone of One Tree Hill, considered as the symbol of the city.
This is considered as an important memorial place for both Māori and other New Zealanders.
Address: Manukau Road, Epsom
Waiheke Island is one of the most popular places to visit or take a day tour when you're in Auckland.
Here you'll find that the island's villages are home to art galleries and abundant cafe culture!
Location: Hauraki Gulf, about 2.5 hours from the city.
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Waiheke Island
25 Karaka RdWaiheke Island is one of the most popular places to visit or take a day tour when you're in Auckland.
Here you'll find that the island's villages are home to art galleries and abundant cafe culture!
Location: Hauraki Gulf, about 2.5 hours from the city.
If you're into Marine life, visit Auckland's publci aquarium, Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life, located at 23 Tamaki Drive.
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SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium
23 Tamaki DrIf you're into Marine life, visit Auckland's publci aquarium, Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life, located at 23 Tamaki Drive.
If you're into wildlife, take a trip to Auckland Zoo, situated next to Western Springs park not far from Auckland's central business district.
Home to a diversity of wildlife in Aotearoa, New Zealand, with at least 144 different species and over 1400 animals!
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Auckland Zoo
If you're into wildlife, take a trip to Auckland Zoo, situated next to Western Springs park not far from Auckland's central business district.
Home to a diversity of wildlife in Aotearoa, New Zealand, with at least 144 different species and over 1400 animals!
Located at least 36 km from the city, knows for being a great surfing spot, visit Piha Beach, with its scenic, accessible and popular beach, with good parking right at the beach.
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Piha
Located at least 36 km from the city, knows for being a great surfing spot, visit Piha Beach, with its scenic, accessible and popular beach, with good parking right at the beach.
Food scene
Kazuya, a contemporary restaurant, offers a fixed-price menu of Japanese-influenced European dishes.
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KAZUYA restaurant
193 Symonds StKazuya, a contemporary restaurant, offers a fixed-price menu of Japanese-influenced European dishes.
Lillius, owned by Fraser and Shannon, brings about a relaxed yet sophisticated dining experience.
The restaurant offers A la Carte or a set menu that changes often, to keep in season with the fresh produce and whole animals that they use.
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Lillius Restaurant
19 Khyber Pass RdLillius, owned by Fraser and Shannon, brings about a relaxed yet sophisticated dining experience.
The restaurant offers A la Carte or a set menu that changes often, to keep in season with the fresh produce and whole animals that they use.
Takapuna Beach Cafe, located at least 13 km from the city offers a bustling breakfast & lunch spot with sea views offering inventive dishes, gelato & a gourmet market.
Address: 22 The Promenade, Takapuna, Auckland 0622, New Zealand
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Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeTakapuna Beach Cafe, located at least 13 km from the city offers a bustling breakfast & lunch spot with sea views offering inventive dishes, gelato & a gourmet market.
Address: 22 The Promenade, Takapuna, Auckland 0622, New Zealand
The Grill, lustrous restaurant located in the SkyCity casino with a creative menu emphasizing premium meats & seafood.
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The Grill by Sean Connolly
85 Hobson StreetThe Grill, lustrous restaurant located in the SkyCity casino with a creative menu emphasizing premium meats & seafood.
Tampopo Ramen, located at 13 Anzac Avenue, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, provides delicious ramen to New Zealanders. Using their original ingredients on top of the basics is honed by the shop master Michio.
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Tanpopo Ramen City
13 Anzac AveTampopo Ramen, located at 13 Anzac Avenue, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, provides delicious ramen to New Zealanders. Using their original ingredients on top of the basics is honed by the shop master Michio.
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The best way to get around Auckland is by bus!
There are 4 main lines for the trains here that connect to Britomart Train Station.
For the ferries, we have Fullers and Sealink that both operate from downtown Auckland and provide routes to Devonport, Waiheke Island, Rangitoto, Hobsonville Point, and Half Moon Bay. Using the ferries is a good way to travel around the city and enjoy the scenes of Auckland!
The best way to get around Auckland is using the cheap and efficient CityLink buses. These buses have stopped all around Auckland, so it should definitely be not an issue looking for transport.
Taxis are also a good way to go around.