Our Place - Guidebook
Food scene
A great Bar/Restaurant with amazing meals, friendly service and only a short walk from Our Place
The Good Home Mt Eden
37 Normanby RoadA great Bar/Restaurant with amazing meals, friendly service and only a short walk from Our Place
Amazing Asian cuisine and a favourite for us when we need a quick bite to eat
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Wok N Noodle Bar
61 Normanby RdAmazing Asian cuisine and a favourite for us when we need a quick bite to eat
City/town information
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is an urban oasis. It’s where sparkling waters and lush landscapes meet city sophistication.
World-class shopping and phenomenal dining are never too far from harbours, islands, native bush and black-sand beaches. Go sky diving or whale watching, hike an ancient volcanic cone, sip local award-winning wine, or star gaze from the International Dark Sky Sanctuary of Great Barrier Island.
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Auckland
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is an urban oasis. It’s where sparkling waters and lush landscapes meet city sophistication.
World-class shopping and phenomenal dining are never too far from harbours, islands, native bush and black-sand beaches. Go sky diving or whale watching, hike an ancient volcanic cone, sip local award-winning wine, or star gaze from the International Dark Sky Sanctuary of Great Barrier Island.
Neighbourhoods
There’s just as much culture here to match the natural attractions. Walk through Mount Eden village’s small local galleries; with a community of creative artists and writers, the suburb is known for being the home of some of Auckland’s most exciting modern art. And if you like affordable Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine, take a wander around and pick a local restaurant.
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Mount Eden
There’s just as much culture here to match the natural attractions. Walk through Mount Eden village’s small local galleries; with a community of creative artists and writers, the suburb is known for being the home of some of Auckland’s most exciting modern art. And if you like affordable Asian and Middle Eastern cuisine, take a wander around and pick a local restaurant.
Auckland’s oldest suburb is now one of its most stylish. Pick up unique designer clothing, exquisite handmade jewellery and quality homewares in Parnell village’s upmarket stores and boutiques. Wander through the small art galleries to browse or buy local artworks.
Lunch at one of the hip local cafés, or by night choose from a wide range of cuisines, from Italian to Japanese and Pacific Rim, or sip fine wines at one of the sophisticated bars. Visit the La Cigale French Market on Saturdays and Sundays for delicious French cheeses, fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, artisan breads, oils, spices and homemade preserves. Afterwards, take a stroll through the Dove Myer Robinson Park (Parnell Rose Garden) to see new and old rose varieties, or visit the beautiful Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Discover the history of New Zealand’s people and places at Auckland War Memorial Museum in Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park. See the huge collection of Māori and Polynesian taonga (treasures) and artefacts.
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Parnell
Auckland’s oldest suburb is now one of its most stylish. Pick up unique designer clothing, exquisite handmade jewellery and quality homewares in Parnell village’s upmarket stores and boutiques. Wander through the small art galleries to browse or buy local artworks.
Lunch at one of the hip local cafés, or by night choose from a wide range of cuisines, from Italian to Japanese and Pacific Rim, or sip fine wines at one of the sophisticated bars. Visit the La Cigale French Market on Saturdays and Sundays for delicious French cheeses, fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, artisan breads, oils, spices and homemade preserves. Afterwards, take a stroll through the Dove Myer Robinson Park (Parnell Rose Garden) to see new and old rose varieties, or visit the beautiful Holy Trinity Cathedral.
Discover the history of New Zealand’s people and places at Auckland War Memorial Museum in Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park. See the huge collection of Māori and Polynesian taonga (treasures) and artefacts.
Newmarket is Auckland’s premiere fashion, shopping and entertainment destination. Known for its leafy, boutique-lined streets and cobbled pavements, this high-end precinct is home to more than 500 retail stores and 120 cafes.
One of Auckland’s first trading posts, travellers of olde would stop in Newmarket to re-shod horses, trade livestock and goods, and enjoy some hospitality. Today, it's home to New Zealand’s best selection of designer stores, including Karen Walker, Kate Sylvester, David Jones, Superette, Juliette Hogan, Moochi, RUBY and Kathryn Wilson.
The recently redeveloped Westfield Newmarket has more than 230 new stores and eateries, including the exciting new ‘Rooftop on Broadway’.
Street art by local and international artists set the scene for an excellent selection of restaurants, bars and activities. Take your kids to the bowling alley or catch a film at one of Newmarket's three movie complexes.
Newmarket is an accessible hotspot with the regions second busiest train station in the heart of the precinct, as well as being on the Inner and Outer City Bus Link.
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Newmarket
Newmarket is Auckland’s premiere fashion, shopping and entertainment destination. Known for its leafy, boutique-lined streets and cobbled pavements, this high-end precinct is home to more than 500 retail stores and 120 cafes.
One of Auckland’s first trading posts, travellers of olde would stop in Newmarket to re-shod horses, trade livestock and goods, and enjoy some hospitality. Today, it's home to New Zealand’s best selection of designer stores, including Karen Walker, Kate Sylvester, David Jones, Superette, Juliette Hogan, Moochi, RUBY and Kathryn Wilson.
The recently redeveloped Westfield Newmarket has more than 230 new stores and eateries, including the exciting new ‘Rooftop on Broadway’.
Street art by local and international artists set the scene for an excellent selection of restaurants, bars and activities. Take your kids to the bowling alley or catch a film at one of Newmarket's three movie complexes.
Newmarket is an accessible hotspot with the regions second busiest train station in the heart of the precinct, as well as being on the Inner and Outer City Bus Link.
Ponsonby is packed with boutique fashion stores, chic cafés, bars and restaurants, all just a 10-minute drive from the city centre.
Treat yourself to a shopping spree at Ponsonby’s sophisticated boutique stores. Find unique designer fashion, upmarket homewares, top quality jewellery, accessories and specialist foods. Check out local arts, crafts and galleries. Browse the independent and second hand bookstores to pick up collectable books and visit the famous Dorothy Butler Children's Bookshop.
Ponsonby is undoubtedly one of Auckland’s best and busiest dining spots too. Sip on superb coffee at a laidback café and dine on dishes from all corners of the globe. Choose from a huge array of options, from five-star restaurants with award-winning chefs to pop-up stalls and street food at the uber-cool Ponsonby Central.
When night falls, catch a live music gig at one of the neighbourhood bars or dance late into the night as top DJs spin their decks. Sing along to classic retro tunes or the latest club music.
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Ponsonby
Ponsonby is packed with boutique fashion stores, chic cafés, bars and restaurants, all just a 10-minute drive from the city centre.
Treat yourself to a shopping spree at Ponsonby’s sophisticated boutique stores. Find unique designer fashion, upmarket homewares, top quality jewellery, accessories and specialist foods. Check out local arts, crafts and galleries. Browse the independent and second hand bookstores to pick up collectable books and visit the famous Dorothy Butler Children's Bookshop.
Ponsonby is undoubtedly one of Auckland’s best and busiest dining spots too. Sip on superb coffee at a laidback café and dine on dishes from all corners of the globe. Choose from a huge array of options, from five-star restaurants with award-winning chefs to pop-up stalls and street food at the uber-cool Ponsonby Central.
When night falls, catch a live music gig at one of the neighbourhood bars or dance late into the night as top DJs spin their decks. Sing along to classic retro tunes or the latest club music.
Sports Venue
Kick off your visit with a rugby or cricket game at Eden Park stadium. Our iconic sports venue regularly hosts national and international matches and events, including the All Blacks’ international tests, and matches in the Bledisloe Cup, ITM Cup and Super Rugby competitions.
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Eden Park
Reimers AvenueKick off your visit with a rugby or cricket game at Eden Park stadium. Our iconic sports venue regularly hosts national and international matches and events, including the All Blacks’ international tests, and matches in the Bledisloe Cup, ITM Cup and Super Rugby competitions.
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Always pack for warm and cold weather
On occasion the weather can turn quite quickly in Auckland so make sure you pack something warm in the summer just in case.
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Public Transport
There are plenty of public transport options and with the new City Rail Link being built it will only get even easier, cheaper and quicker to get around Auckland.
For all the public transport routes and schedules visit - https://at.govt.nz/
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Mount Eden Summit
On the doorstep of Our Place is Mount Eden, a great walk to the summit
Walk to the top of Mount Eden, also known as Maungawhau, one of our 48 volcanic cones and the highest natural point in Auckland. Discover the volcano’s history as a traditional fortified Māori village – join a guided tour and see the occupation terraces, storage pits and housing sites that give a glimpse into former Māori settlement.
While you're up there, check out the new visitor boardwalk around the crater and tihi (summit) of Maungawhau / Mount Eden. Perched on the elevated northern hill of Mount Eden is a viewing dec