Food & Drink
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Caretaker
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Cocktail bar / Handcrafted classics and seasonal sensations
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Clipper
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Cocktail bar / quality spot for good drinks
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Deadshot
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Cocktail bar / Great drinks
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Other Food • MoVida Auckland (Spanish), Ragtag (tacos), Tokki (Korean), Ockhee (Korean), Pici (pasta), The Engine Room, Pasture
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Other Drinks • Sunset, The Cellar Bar, EST. 1901, Apéro, Confidential, Atelier, The Bramble, Bar Céleste, Archie Brothers, Beau, ELMO'S, Bozo
Activities & Attractions
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Kayak to Rangitoto Island & whale safari in the Hauraki Gulf
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Great water activities (bonus: the rugged beaches in West Auckland are also worth exploring)
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Auckland War Memorial Museum & Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
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Good museums/galleries
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SkyJump off the Sky Tower
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A great adrenaline rush
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Matakana Village Farmers Market
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great market surrounded by beautiful beaches, boutique vineyards, local arts scene, and picturesque village
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Visit Waiheke Island
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The so-called 'Island of wine'
Stays