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Already feeling the festive season upon us? We've got your Christmas catch up plans sorted, with dining suggestions that around bound to suit your group's tastes, to the Christmas festivities we're already counting down to!
Escape & indulge right in the heart of Christmas this festive season.
A Christmas catch-up with a view
Sitting atop of Mövenpick Hotel, BODA commands impressive views and delivers modern Asian cuisine styles with a distinctively...
For delicious bespoke cocktails, craft beer and stunning waterfront views head to Sardine.
A bold restaurant serving simple unfussy Italian food built from locally sourced ingredients.
Perched 15 levels above the city, Aka is Australasia’s largest outdoor rooftop dining space,
combining panoramic 260-degree...
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...
La Zeppa promises a relaxed ambiance and great Mediterranean dining on a stunning deck overlooking Victoria Park.
Trivet celebrate people, culture and heritage. Each dish tells a story blending flavours and techniques from around the world...
One of Auckland's well-known dining destinations is entering an exciting new chapter, with Origine at Commercial Bay evolving...
Located overlooking the sparkling waters of the Viaduct Harbour, Oyster & Chop offers absolutely delicious, decadent eats to...
Your guide to festive dining
Festive plans calling for long lunches, celebratory dinners and a round of drinks in the sunshine? From waterfront restaurants and rooftop bars to hidden inner-city gems, Auckland city centre is filled with places perfect for seasonal get-togethers. Explore our dining guides, discover somewhere new and raise a glass to the festive season with friends, family or colleagues.
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Avoid the stress of entertaining this festive season and dine in the City Centre.
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From waterside views to rooftop decks, the city centre has some of the best outdoor dining spots to soak in the sun.
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Check out these city centre spots to indulge and relax into a long lunch.
Get in the festive spirit
Fill your calendar with events that are bound to get you in the festive spirit in the lead up to the big day, from sparkling seasonal celebrations to unforgettable orchestra performances. Whether you're planning a festive family outing, a date night or an end-of-year catch-up with friends, there's no shortage of merry moments waiting for you in the city centre.
15 NOV - 24 DEC, 2026
Step into a world of enchantment where twinkling lights, playful characters, and interactive activities - Santa’s Magical...
21 NOV, 2026 | 7.30 - 8.30PM
Join the festive fun as Auckland’s favourite Christmas tradition kicks off with the annual tree-lighting event, featuring...
29 NOV, 2026 | from 1pm
Farmers Santa Parade is back for an unmissable line-up of family favourites, including children's television phenomenon...
28 NOV, 2026
The Auckland Gospel Choir will be performing a range of iconic Christmas tunes, as well as Te Reo Māori, Pasifika, and...
2 DEC - 28 DEC, 2026
Celebrate Christmas in Aotea Square with a free programme of festive experiences for tamariki, whānau and visitors throughout...
14 DEC, 2026
A live orchestra performs in sync with one of the most beloved holiday rom-coms of all time.
18 - 19 DEC, 2026
December in Auckland is a wonderful time of year, filled with happy traditions – pōhutukawas, pine trees, presents, pavlova...
19 DEC, 2026 | 3pm & 7.30pm
Don’t miss Beloved Christmas romcom, The Holiday, presented live in concert this festive season!
1 - 6 DEC, 2026
This December, the award-winning stage spectacle – Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – arrives at The Civic to lift your...
5 & 6 DEC, 2026 | 10am - 6pm
Get in the festive spirit and stroll through a market filled with festive fun, handcrafted gifts, and mouth-watering treats.
11 DEC, 2026 | 7.30-9.30PM
Celebrate Christmas with Auckland City Brass!
Catch up over a meal
Wanting a festive catch up before the big day? Plan a perfect catch-up in the city centre with our venue picks.
Esther | Monday – Friday | 12-3pm
For $39pp, fire up your catch-up and experience a 2-course midday Mediterranean affair. Think meats sizzling over embers and vegetables transformed by the magic of open flames. From charred, caramelised, and perfectly blistered bites to juicy, flame-grilled goodness, your next catch-up is waiting to impress.
Open for brunch, lunch, and dinner
Dine in style by the waterfront. Whether you're planning a casual catch-up or wanting to stretch the day further with Lula's iconic bottomless package, The Lula Inn has you sorted.
Open for lunch and dinner
Double down on good times at Dos Donkeys, a high-energy, electric Mexican-influenced tequila and mezcal bar. Catch-up over frozen margaritas and take your pick from their wide range of food offerings, featuring favourites from tacos to enchiladas and nachos.
Open for dinner and bottomless brunch
Jungle 8 welcomes your next foodie-fuelled catch up, featuring a mouthwatering menu of Vietnamese-inspired dishes. With almost all of them priced at $8.88, it's hard not to order every dish. For catch ups that turn into an all-day affair, try Jungle 8's Saturday bottomless brunch for $88pp.
Get in and out with ease
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Check out our insider parking tips that will help you have more time to enjoy what the city centre has to offer.
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Children 5-15, inclusive, travelling with a registered AT HOP card can travel free on trains, buses and ferries on weekends...
