GuidesNew Zealand
August 2024
GuidesNew Zealand
August 2024

A cultural guide to Auckland

August 2024

With more than 50 volcanoes, two island-dotted harbors, plentiful beaches, plus a cosmopolitan culinary and cultural scene, this city has something for everyone

August 2024

KEY NEIGHBORHOODS

Parnell

THE VIBE

Bridging the Central Business District and the shopping malls of Newmarket, sophisticated and unashamedly upmarket Parnell is the ideal neighborhood for travelers who want a taste of the good life. Auckland Domain, the city’s 185-acre park, offers shade and natural beauty, and you’re never short of neighborhood eateries like Non Solo Pizza, cocktail bars like Crown Range Lounge, and posh chocolatiers like Chocolate Boutique. Parnell is Auckland’s oldest neighborhood and still retains a village feel; the eco-certified and elegant Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre is the best address in the area.  

Where to stay

The Parnell Hotel & Conference Centre

20 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand, 1052

Quest Carlaw Park

15 Nicholls Lane, Carlaw Park, Auckland, New Zealand, 1010

Ponsonby 

THE VIBE

Like many reinvigorated areas in Auckland, Ponsonby and Karangahape Road (known as “K Road”) have blossomed over the past two decades into the city’s most name-dropped dining, drinking and shopping districts, as well as being the heart and soul of Auckland’s LGBTQ+ community. Shop for jewelry at Boh Runga, stroll the gourmet taco stands and wine bars of Ponsonby Central food market, and bed down at the bohemian Great Ponsonby ArtHotel to make the most of this artsy and inspiring neighborhood.  

Where to stay

The Great Ponsonby ArtHotel

30 Ponsonby Terrace, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand, 1011

Abaco on Jervois

57 Jervois Road, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand, 1011

Britomart 

THE VIBE

If you’re daydreaming about dining on fresh seafood with views of Waitematā Harbor and Rangitoto Island while still having easy access to Auckland’s central museums, galleries, and shops, base yourself in the regenerated waterfront area of Britomart. This nine-block precinct is now a major gastronomic hub; don’t miss the Britomart Saturday Market in Takutai Square. The coolest place to stay is the five-star Hotel Britomart, with chic public spaces and sleek contemporary bedrooms.

Where to stay

The Hotel Britomart

29 Galway Street, Auckland, New Zealand, 1010

The Grand by SkyCity

90 Federal Street, Auckland, New Zealand, 1010

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