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Family day out
- 1162Auckland Art GalleryAuckland CentralLooking amazing with its new redesign, the Auckland Art Gallery is an impressive jewel in Auckland's cultural crown.
- 29Cheltenham BeachDevonportMost picturesque beach outlook in Auckland.
- 352Auckland Botanic GardensManurewa, WiriCheck out the twice yearly seed swap meetups, run through Auckland Seedsavers.
- 430Wynyard QuarterAuckland CentralPerfect for promenading your dog alongside other city slickers. If your dog like outdoor cinema even better!
- 513Meola Reef ReserveWestern SpringsOne of the best dog off-leash exercise spots in Auckland.
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What to do on a rainy day
- 1293Auckland ZooWestern SpringsGo bananas at the zoo. Stomp around like an elephant. Drink swill like a pig!
- 2113Auckland War Memorial MuseumParnellA collection of Polynesian artefacts so famous in the world that even Gauguin stopped to visited on his way to Tahiti, the Auckland War Museum is one of the best places to spend an spare afternoon in Auckland.
- 323Parakai SpringsParakaiSizzle in a hot spring, just don't go on the last Saturday of every month!
- 41Audio Foundation HubAuckland CentralYou're always in for a sonic treat at the Audio Foundation Hub. With regular gigs, a gallery, record shop, and listening lounge, the AF Hub is always worth a drop in when you're on K Rd. The people who work here are incredibly welcoming.
- 54Grey Lynn RSAGrey LynnPop in on Friday nights to be verily entertained by bards.
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Top coffee spots
- 15Coffee and Gems 2 go LtdAvondaleDrink a coffee, and go trade some gems! Find vintage treasures and chat to the lovely family that runs the shop.
- 255Cosset CafeMount AlbertCoffee with all the green credentials.
- 317Sweetie CafeNew WindsorThe best spot in New Windsor for a sup of coffee.
- 423Salvation KitchenAvondaleThe sign that Avondale is making it, this unpretentious place is the foot in the door for cafe culture in Avondale.
- 543Shaky Isles KingslandKingslandVery nice staff, lovely breakfasts, and great coffee.
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Fun ways to expand your mind
- 1162Auckland Art GalleryAuckland CentralLooking amazing with its new redesign, the Auckland Art Gallery is an impressive jewel in Auckland's cultural crown.
- 2113Auckland War Memorial MuseumParnellA collection of Polynesian artefacts so famous in the world that even Gauguin stopped to visited on his way to Tahiti, the Auckland War Museum is one of the best places to spend an spare afternoon in Auckland.
- 33The Yoga GroundPonsonbySusan's style of yoga is to concentrate on the breath. The new studio looks beautiful too!
- 48Auckland Town HallAuckland CentralWhether you're in the Gods or the Stalls, the impressive Auckland Town Hall and it's equally impressive acoustics and organ can get the heart pumping for all audiophiles.
- 51Audio Foundation HubAuckland CentralYou're always in for a sonic treat at the Audio Foundation Hub. With regular gigs, a gallery, record shop, and listening lounge, the AF Hub is always worth a drop in when you're on K Rd. The people who work here are incredibly welcoming.
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Get a taste of culture here
- 115Spice World - AvondaleAvondaleAll the basics with an emphasis on Indian, you can't get cheaper than here.
- 21Polynesian FoodAvondaleGenuine chop suey of the sort to give you heath problems.
- 330Avondale Sunday MarketsAvondaleWhat made Avondale famous (beside the spiders). Grab your week's seasonal produce, a kebab and testify with some preachers.
- 426Renkon Express - PonsonbyPonsonbyAmazing food in a hurry, we love the miso katsu chicken and grabbing a spicy soup to go.
- 510The Whisky ShopAuckland CentralWhiskey for all tastes, of all styles, and from all around the world.
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Healthy takeaway options
- 127Revive Lorne StreetAuckland CentralDelicious food from people who care a great deal about health.
- 226Renkon Express - PonsonbyPonsonbyAmazing food in a hurry, we love the miso katsu chicken and grabbing a spicy soup to go.
- 324Harvest Wholefoods Grey LynnGrey LynnIn a pie-saturated country, these guys make the healthiest pies in town.
- 412Tank Juice Bar DowntownAuckland CentralTop up your 5 a day fruit quota with something freshly squeezed from the juice masters.
- 50Little Bird OrganicsKingslandPick up a delicious treat from the unbakery, proof in the pudding that things can set through the power of prayer.