Daily Bread Point Chevalier
Start your morning like a local at this suburban favorite, housed in a beautifully repurposed brick bank. Grab a cardamom bun and an iced filter coffee, then take them down to the quiet waters of Point Chevalier beach for an early dip.
Cheltenham Beach
Skip the crowded city beaches for this residential slice of paradise in historic Devonport. It’s got soft golden sand, calm waters perfect for floating, and a spectacular, frame-worthy view of Rangitoto Island rising out of the gulf.
kingi
Tucked into the sunlit laneway of the heritage Masonic House in Britomart, kingi celebrates wild, sustainably caught local seafood. Order the pan-roasted snapper or the wood-fired clams, paired with a crisp glass of Northland Chardonnay.
Cable Bay Vineyards
Board the passenger ferry to Waiheke Island and head straight for Cable Bay's sprawling hillside lawn. Sprawl out on a beanbag with a glass of estate-grown Syrah while looking back at the distant Auckland skyline glittering across the water.
Sunset Bar
End your day ten floors up at this stylish, mid-century-inspired rooftop oasis. As the name suggests, it’s the absolute best spot in the city center to watch the sun drop behind the Waitākere Ranges with a cold, seasonal cocktail in hand.
