Guidebook for Ponsonby, Auckland
Food Scene
Literally the Best coffee in town. I go there every morning. Food is really good too.
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Dizengoff
256 Ponsonby RdLiterally the Best coffee in town. I go there every morning. Food is really good too.
Our fav restaurant. Don't order everything at once, just keep the food rolling in. I guess you would call it Asian fusion. Best ever.
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MooChowChow
23 Ponsonby RdOur fav restaurant. Don't order everything at once, just keep the food rolling in. I guess you would call it Asian fusion. Best ever.
Literally just round the corner. Great food, and lovely staff.
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Mekong Baby
262 Ponsonby RdLiterally just round the corner. Great food, and lovely staff.
More expensive than other local restaurants I have mentioned, but is a great place to go to sit outside and watch all the people go by. It is the place that people like to be seen at. Great food
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SPQR
150 Ponsonby RdMore expensive than other local restaurants I have mentioned, but is a great place to go to sit outside and watch all the people go by. It is the place that people like to be seen at. Great food
Nice coffee shop in historic building just up the road. Food is great and the service is fantastic.
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Marys
13 St Marys RdNice coffee shop in historic building just up the road. Food is great and the service is fantastic.
Not walking distance, but fine dining at its best. If you have a special night planned and money is no object, then this is the place to go. Well known and is consistently among the top restaurants in Auckland.
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Sid at The French Cafe
210 Symonds StNot walking distance, but fine dining at its best. If you have a special night planned and money is no object, then this is the place to go. Well known and is consistently among the top restaurants in Auckland.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great for a cocktail and to listen to piano and singer. I really like it.
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Shanghai Lil's
Great for a cocktail and to listen to piano and singer. I really like it.
This is a 20 minute walk away. It is a small neighborhood bar in Herne Bay that we love to go to for a cheeky beer.
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The Grill by Sean Connolly
85 Hobson StreetThis is a 20 minute walk away. It is a small neighborhood bar in Herne Bay that we love to go to for a cheeky beer.
This is a great place to go late at night at the weekend for drink and dance. Lots of fun.
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Longroom
114 Ponsonby RdThis is a great place to go late at night at the weekend for drink and dance. Lots of fun.
Really popular drinking hole on Ponsonby Road, always busy.
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Chapel Bar & Bistro
147 Ponsonby RdReally popular drinking hole on Ponsonby Road, always busy.
Sightseeing
A must see if you are visiting Auckland. Take the ferry over and spend the day visiting the wineries.
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Ilha Waiheke
25 Karaka RdA must see if you are visiting Auckland. Take the ferry over and spend the day visiting the wineries.
Arts & Culture
OK so its not the British Museum, but it is a great place to go to learn a bit about NZ history as well as our Maori heritage. I love going to visit this place.
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Museu Memorial de Guerra de Auckland
OK so its not the British Museum, but it is a great place to go to learn a bit about NZ history as well as our Maori heritage. I love going to visit this place.
Shopping
Great shopping on Ponsonby Road, one of the tops spots to spend time time and money in the many fashion stores located on this strip.
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Ponsonby Road
Ponsonby RoadGreat shopping on Ponsonby Road, one of the tops spots to spend time time and money in the many fashion stores located on this strip.
Essentials
Closest and most expensive food shopping option. Just 3 minute walk but has a nice interesting mix of food for metro living.
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Nosh Food Market
422 Dominion RdClosest and most expensive food shopping option. Just 3 minute walk but has a nice interesting mix of food for metro living.
Supermarket 11 minutes walk away but does involve going down and up College Hill
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New World Victoria Park
2 College HillSupermarket 11 minutes walk away but does involve going down and up College Hill
This is a 16 minute walk away, but it may suit some guests more than schlepping up and down College Hill to New World. The supermarket is located just off Ponsonby Road and the walk there takes you past all the shops and bars which you can check out on your way to stocking up with groceries.
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Countdown Ponsonby
4 Williamson AveThis is a 16 minute walk away, but it may suit some guests more than schlepping up and down College Hill to New World. The supermarket is located just off Ponsonby Road and the walk there takes you past all the shops and bars which you can check out on your way to stocking up with groceries.
Getting Around
This bus stop is literally 2 minute walk and located in front of the church on Ponsonby Road. The Inner Link Bus passes every 10 - 15 minutes, costs $2.50 and takes you down to Britomart, our transport hub (don't get too excited about that). You can catch your ferry close by and there are a couple of great information centers located in this area.
284 Ponsonby Rd
284 Ponsonby RoadThis bus stop is literally 2 minute walk and located in front of the church on Ponsonby Road. The Inner Link Bus passes every 10 - 15 minutes, costs $2.50 and takes you down to Britomart, our transport hub (don't get too excited about that). You can catch your ferry close by and there are a couple of great information centers located in this area.