If you are in search of a sweet treat there is no better place than Giapo. Made fresh daily from 100% natural products, Giapo...
Welcome World Choir Games, to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, home of the 13th World Choir Games! We’re excited to show you what the vibrant heart of the city has to offer, with so much to explore between concerts and workshops, no matter the time of day.
Choose from our world-class restaurants, New-Zealand’s top fashion boutiques, our stunning waterfront, ever-inspiring art, historic architecture, and local attractions you won’t want to miss. Here, you’ll find expert advice to make the most of your stay.
Explore world famous dining spots
Amano is one of Britomart’s most prominent restaurants with a seasonal menu that is sure to tempt your palate.
A brand-new wineshop and rooftop bar has opened at the top of Commercial Bay... and it is fabulous!
A sophisticated New Zealand restaurant and a concept straight from the heart, award winning New Zealand Chef Ben Bayly and...
SkyBar is New Zealand’s highest bar in partnership with the world’s number one selling Champagne brand, Moët & Chandon.
Coming this October, Gilt Brasserie will be a bustling, vibrant restaurant serving simple, unfussy European fare.
Must-see attractions
A fully guided, state-of-the-art, interactive experience celebrating the All Blacks and our national teams in black.
Cast off for a journey to discover New Zealand’s story. The New Zealand Maritime Museum tells the maritime stories that...
Step into a fantastical film effects workshop and explore the worlds of horror, sci-fi and fantasy in-the-making.
Open 7 days, SKYCITY Auckland is New Zealand’s premier entertainment destination offering ever-changing entertainment from...
Set sail on the New Zealand Maritime Museum's heritage scow, TED ASHBY, for an hour-long cruise in Auckland's Harbour. See...
History, heritage and culture are brought to life at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, home to a series of permanent...
Events to attend while you're here
28 JUN - 11 AUG, 2024
Get ready to strap on your skates and glide into a frozen oasis, because the Aotea Square Ice Rink is back!
27 & 28 JUL, 2024
Celebrate everything zines and DIY at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki. Enjoy works from over 80 zine makers and artists...
SELECTED DATES FROM JUN 27-JUL 5, 2024
Enjoy dynamic, live kapa haka, māhi toi and a special performance by the NZ Dance Company.
13 JUL, 2024
Join for a spectacular Bastille Day celebration at Le Chef in Vulcan Lane! Experience the essence of French culture with live...
FRIDAYS 12pm-1pm
Connect with your choice of art in this BYO drawing encounter, every Friday lunchtime.
4 JUL, 5:30-8PM
Ever tasted chic, 0% sparkling wine? A cosy evening tasting of Matakana’s finest 0% sparkling wine blends is raising funds...
25-27 JUL, 2024, 7:30PM
Atamira Dance Company encompasses and uplifts the voices of acclaimed choreographers and long-time collaborators, Bianca...
29 Jun 2024 - 06 Jul 2024
Join heavily medicated lounge singer Tabitha Booth for an intimate evening of unhinged comedy like no other.
13 Jul 2024 - 14 Jul 2024
Estrella is a story of love, hope and freedom, and the connections between soil and people, Mother Earth and the physical...
23 Jul 2024 - 27 Jul 2024
A group of boys find themselves stuck in the PlayStation game Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2.
LAST THURS OF EVERY MONTH, 4-7.30PM
Presenting Last Thursday markets! A new monthly market by Celestial Corner at the Ellen Melville Centre.
TUESDAYS, 6.30PM
Get ready to exercise your grey matter every Tuesday at Norma Taps!
FIRST AND THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH
Head to this mini market complete with unique vintage collections, food and drink specials, live DJs and more!
26 JUL, 2024
GRAMMY® award winning dynamic duo Tenacious D, featuring Jack Black and Kyle Gass, will bring their Spicy Meatball Tour to...
18 JUN - 7 JUL, 2024
Adapted from the hit film, this (true) story is a hilarious and hearty crowd-pleaser.
First Tuesday of every month
Organising your social calendar? Lock in 11 June for a side-splitting Quiz Night that promises to be a hole-in-one experience...
18 JUL, 2024
12 artists, 3 rounds, 1 champion. Art Battle is back for another electrifying Thursday night, featuring live, pulse-pounding...
All-you-need guides
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The finalists for the 2024 Iconic Auckland Eats are here, and 32 are from our delicious city centre restaurants!
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From artisan fares to the best Auckland night markets, enjoy the city centre's diverse outdoor market culture.
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Check out these must-visit spots in the city centre with award-winning credentials
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If you’re in the mood for a flavoursome noodle dish somewhere in the city centre, then we’ve got you covered. From Ramen to...
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Coffee lovers rejoice! Everything from your traditional morning coffee to an innovative Peach Coffee Milk Punch Tonic, we...
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Queen Street provides the perfect open-air shopping environment where you'll be able to fill all of your shopping needs.
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Discover something new this summer while exploring your city like a tourist! Check out our extensive guide on all there is to...
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Metro's Top 50 list of the best cafes in Auckland for 2023 features an amazing 11 cafes from the city centre that made the...
Arts and Culture in the heart of the city
History, heritage and culture are brought to life at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, home to a series of permanent...
The Civic is an Auckland landmark and is one of the few remaining atmospheric theatres in the world.
Tuning Fork is Spark Arena's baby venue where you can enjoy the musical stylings of a star in an intimate setting.
You never quite know what you are going to get at this city centre hidden gem which boasts a character-filled, intimate bar...
Part of the University of Auckland, The Gus Fisher Gallery showcases contemporary and historical art with a focus on New...
Attached to Caffetteria Allpress, an open studio acts as a blank canvas where designers, artists and community groups come to...
SO/ Gallery invites you to escape the everyday and indulge in a world of art.
Contemporary jewellery gallery in New Zealand representing the work of over fifty artists encompassing a diverse range of...
Kura sells and exhibits artworks that reflect what is truly unique to Aotearoa and showcases an extensive range of original...
Gow Langsford Gallery is one of New Zealand's most influential dealer galleries, having mounted some 300 exhibitions over the...
Specialists in New Zealand designed and made objects and jewellery, Gallery Pacific also stock a unique collection of Maori...
A state-of-the-art theatre in Wynyard Quarter
Spark Arena is the world class multi-purpose arena in the heart of Auckland’s city centre.
Renowned for stocking obscure and interesting books, Unity has one of the best book collections in Auckland.
Auckland Town Hall is an environment suited to the most auspicious occasions and also has the iconic clocktower within the...
You can expect everything from theatre to dance, and music to comedy all within this great heritage building.
The Auckland Central City library has an extensive collection of fiction, non-fiction, magazines and music and free access to...
Most Instagram-able cafes
Daily Bread's new Britomart store is now open with a new 300sqm flagship store set to open alongside it soon.
A favourite amongst foodies in the know, Mibo serves top-tier coffee, pastries and all things baked.
A must visit brunch destination in the heart of the city.
From a hole-in-the-wall coffee window to its third expansion, meet Receptionist Coffee
The coffee at Remedy is top notch and they also have free wi-fi available, board games and books.
Looking for a new coffee spot? We think we've found possibly the cutest and definitely worthy of the label 'Instagram-able'...
A brotherly owned cafe, dishing up a seasonal menu, incorporating nostalgic flavours and ingredients in every dish.
Ortolana is a contemporary bistro set within an elegant, sun-filled conservatory in the Pavilions at Britomart.
Luna Bakehouse, where passion for pastry and the pursuit of innovative flavours meet.
Auckland's best waterfront dining
Offering up spectacular views of the harbour and delicious eats, this bar and eatery is light and bright, with a welcoming...
This Italian restaurant is a sophisticated casual dining in Wynyard Quarter. Rated Metro Peugeot's Restaurant of the Year...
The Lula Inn is an urban escape to explore lively drinking, dining and entertainment experiences, all set within a garden...
Escape to a little slice of paradise in Wynyard Quarter.
Restaurant La Marée has opened at the new-look Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour.
Waterfront fine dining at its best, featuring breathtaking harbour views, large outdoor dining area and fireplace.
Using only the freshest seafood possible, Harbourside specialises in dishes infused with flavours from the Pacific, the East...
Serving up contemporary cuisine inspired by regions of Japan, Korea and China, Hello Beasty is a cult eatery on Auckland's...
SOUL is in the heart of Auckland’s Viaduct Harbour, with a focus on the finest, freshest local ingredients and an emphasis on...
Onemata is formed out of the passion and enthusiasm that our Chefs have for New Zealand, its plentiful fresh produce, premium...
Botswana Butchery, located in the historic Ferry Building on Quay Street, combines premium produce, wine and local...
Mesmerising light and art installations
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Vector Lights is a world-first solar, battery and peer-to-peer powered Auckland Harbour Bridge light show that demonstrates a...
Getting around the city centre
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All you need to know about buses in Auckland's city centre.
Take the scenic route with our guide to all the ferry services available to and from the city centre.
Trains are a great way to get around central, east, west and south Auckland.
