Guidebook for Auckland
Shopping
This is one of the biggest shopping malls in Auckland, and features all types of stores that you may need i.e. supermarkets, tech stores, phone companies, clothing stores etc. If you need to buy something, this is your go-to place.
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Westfield Albany
219 Don McKinnon DrThis is one of the biggest shopping malls in Auckland, and features all types of stores that you may need i.e. supermarkets, tech stores, phone companies, clothing stores etc. If you need to buy something, this is your go-to place.
Essentials
One of the biggest supermarket chains in NZ, and features almost everything that you could need on a daily basis. If you need to buy sunscreen for the beautiful NZ summer, toiletries or groceries then this is where you'll want to go.
Alternatively, there is a New World supermarket across the road in the Westfield Mall.
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PAK'nSAVE Albany
Don McKinnon DriveOne of the biggest supermarket chains in NZ, and features almost everything that you could need on a daily basis. If you need to buy sunscreen for the beautiful NZ summer, toiletries or groceries then this is where you'll want to go.
Alternatively, there is a New World supermarket across the road in the Westfield Mall.
A big supermarket chains in NZ, and is also one of your go-to places for anything that's essential - ranging from toiletries and food items you'll need for meals, to those snacks that you might want for when you're relaxing at home or out and about enjoying the NZ weather.
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New World
219 Don McKinnon DrA big supermarket chains in NZ, and is also one of your go-to places for anything that's essential - ranging from toiletries and food items you'll need for meals, to those snacks that you might want for when you're relaxing at home or out and about enjoying the NZ weather.
Food Scene
A beautiful cafe with an amazing view out towards the sea. They offer fantastic services, excellent coffee and food, and even ice cream!
It's the perfect place to go before or after taking a relaxing scroll around Takapuna.
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Takapuna Beach Cafe
22 The PromenadeA beautiful cafe with an amazing view out towards the sea. They offer fantastic services, excellent coffee and food, and even ice cream!
It's the perfect place to go before or after taking a relaxing scroll around Takapuna.
If you're into Chinese food, then Dominion Rd features some of the best Chinese restaurants in Auckland. It is a go-to area for locals that want to have some dumplings, hot pot or other iconic meals.
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Dominion Road
Dominion RoadIf you're into Chinese food, then Dominion Rd features some of the best Chinese restaurants in Auckland. It is a go-to area for locals that want to have some dumplings, hot pot or other iconic meals.
Entertainment & Activities
The main cinema in the local area, and is the go-to place for locals to watch a movie. If you ever feel the need to wind down and have a laugh at a comedy, or want to sit on the edge of your seat watching a horror - then this is where you'll want to go. It's a perfect place for a rainy day where you want something to do indoors.
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Event Cinemas Albany
219 Don McKinnon DrThe main cinema in the local area, and is the go-to place for locals to watch a movie. If you ever feel the need to wind down and have a laugh at a comedy, or want to sit on the edge of your seat watching a horror - then this is where you'll want to go. It's a perfect place for a rainy day where you want something to do indoors.
I would say this is the best tenpin bowling spot (close contender with Metro Bowling in CBD) in Auckland, and is conveniently in North Shore. If you want to go bowling then come here - there's also a small arcade if you're into that.
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Tenpin Bowling
14 Link CresI would say this is the best tenpin bowling spot (close contender with Metro Bowling in CBD) in Auckland, and is conveniently in North Shore. If you want to go bowling then come here - there's also a small arcade if you're into that.
Getting Around
If you're looking to bus into the CBD, then you can catch the NEX and other buses from Park and Ride Albany (or Constellation Bus Station). You could either take a walk to the stations, uber for a few dollars, or take a bus from near the property that will take you to one of the stations. If you need help with public transportation, please do not hesitate to contact me and I'll be happy to help.
Note: It also features over 1,000 parking spots if you plan on driving to the bus station - although it does get full very early on during weekdays due to people working in the CBD.
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Park and Ride Albany
Elliot Rose AvenueIf you're looking to bus into the CBD, then you can catch the NEX and other buses from Park and Ride Albany (or Constellation Bus Station). You could either take a walk to the stations, uber for a few dollars, or take a bus from near the property that will take you to one of the stations. If you need help with public transportation, please do not hesitate to contact me and I'll be happy to help.
Note: It also features over 1,000 parking spots if you plan on driving to the bus station - although it does get full very early on during weekdays due to people working in the CBD.
Probably the biggest train/bus station in NZ. This is the hub of buses and trains, and if you need to transit beyond the CBD, then this is where you'll want to go. The NEX will take you here from the Albany/Constallation bus stations (while other buses may take you to other parts of the city). From here, you can take other buses or trains that go to other parts of Auckland. I'd be happy to help with any questions, but a lot of the information can be found on the Auckland Transport website.
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Britomart
1150 Shortland StProbably the biggest train/bus station in NZ. This is the hub of buses and trains, and if you need to transit beyond the CBD, then this is where you'll want to go. The NEX will take you here from the Albany/Constallation bus stations (while other buses may take you to other parts of the city). From here, you can take other buses or trains that go to other parts of Auckland. I'd be happy to help with any questions, but a lot of the information can be found on the Auckland Transport website.
Drinks & Nightlife
The biggest casino in Auckland (and probably the whole of NZ). If you're into casinos then you'll definitely want to head here.
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SkyCity Auckland
Federal StreetThe biggest casino in Auckland (and probably the whole of NZ). If you're into casinos then you'll definitely want to head here.
A beautiful bar in Auckland CBD. Features some very nice drinks - and especially popular with locals is their cocktails in teapots. This is unique to Cassette Nine, and is a favourite with locals. The bar has great music, and is perfect for group; also conveniently located if you want to head to a club afterwards.
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Cassette Nine
A beautiful bar in Auckland CBD. Features some very nice drinks - and especially popular with locals is their cocktails in teapots. This is unique to Cassette Nine, and is a favourite with locals. The bar has great music, and is perfect for group; also conveniently located if you want to head to a club afterwards.
Sightseeing
Probably one of the most iconic landmarks in Auckland. The Sky Tower is the one thing that almost everyone in Auckland (and NZ) will know about. If you come to Auckland, then this is a must-go to say that you've been up the Sky Tower. If you're a daredevil, the Sky Tower also features bungy jumping from the top. At the top there is also a nice buffet with stunning views. It could also be the perfect date idea for that special someone.
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Sky Tower
Victoria Street WestProbably one of the most iconic landmarks in Auckland. The Sky Tower is the one thing that almost everyone in Auckland (and NZ) will know about. If you come to Auckland, then this is a must-go to say that you've been up the Sky Tower. If you're a daredevil, the Sky Tower also features bungy jumping from the top. At the top there is also a nice buffet with stunning views. It could also be the perfect date idea for that special someone.