Food scene
A family owned Italian restaurant that make pizzas in a traditional stone oven. Great food, people and atmosphere.
Abruzzo Ristorante Italiano
13 Birkenhead AveA family owned Italian restaurant that make pizzas in a traditional stone oven. Great food, people and atmosphere.
A family owned Mediterranean restaurant with a great variety of delicious food.
6 locals recommend
The Mediterranean Cafe And Restaurant
162 Mokoia RdA family owned Mediterranean restaurant with a great variety of delicious food.
Heaps of ever changing Mexican options in a trendy part of the North Shore.
24 locals recommend
Mexico Takapuna
4 The StrandHeaps of ever changing Mexican options in a trendy part of the North Shore.
The Junction Eatery
39 Birkenhead AveA nice café with good brunch options and great views.
Tok Tok
129 Hurstmere RdGreat Asian fusion in a trendy part of the North Shore.
Drinks
The Beer Spot
54 Northcote Rd40+ rotating beers on tap with a different food truck each week
A sophisticated, upmarket, cozy wine bar with delicious food and wide range of wine options.
29 locals recommend
Stafford Road Wine Bar
141 Queen StA sophisticated, upmarket, cozy wine bar with delicious food and wide range of wine options.
Established in the 1800’s, an old English style tavern with a large beer garden.
19 locals recommend
Northcote Tavern
Established in the 1800’s, an old English style tavern with a large beer garden.
City advice
Don't miss
Glenfield Night Markets
Sunday nights from 5:30-11pm there are 50+ food stalls set up in the carpark of the Glenfield Mall
Don't miss
Hobsonville Point Markets
On a Saturday or Sunday – walk along the coastal walkway, have a drink at Little Creatures Brewery and from 11am-1pm there are food/craft markets
Don't miss
Waiheke Island
Take the ferry to Waiheke for a wine tour and tastings, also some great beaches and walks!
Don't miss
Mt Eden
Walk up Mount Eden for a great view of Auckland
Getting around
Get an Auckland Transport Hop Card
Cheaper fares on ferries, buses and trains.
Can get into town via the bus or ferry from Urban Bush Airbnb.
Don't miss
Auckland Waterfront
Walk around the Auckland waterfront, including Wynyard Quarter, Silo Park and the Viaduct.