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Auckland
Understand
Auckland is often known as the "City of Sails" for the large number of yachts that grace the Waitemata Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf. It could also be known as the "City of Volcanoes". Much of its natural character comes from the fact that it is built on the Auckland Volcanic Field which consists of about 48 volcanoes. All of the volcanoes are individually extinct but the volcanic field as a whole is not.
Auckland is the largest city in Polynesia. For some Polynesian island nations, there are more expatriates living in Auckland than in their homeland. Auckland's rich Pacific cultural mix is celebrated at festivals and sporting matches.
Auckland rates well in quality-of-life polls consistently rating in the top 5 of the major polls
Eat
The Viaduct Harbour provides upmarket dining, starting at ~$NZ30 for mains.The Deve Bar & Brasserie in Kingsland Has top-notch beef & lamb amongst other great choices. A relaxed place where you will leave full & content! Kingsland is a great relaxed neighbourhood with many good value restuarants/cafes and a couple of bars.Saika Japanese Takeaway, Elliott St, 10AM-9PM (closed on national holidays). Common Japanese food. Gyudon, Katsudon, Chicken-don etc. Japanese-speaking staff available. $8.'''GPK restaurant and bar. Mt Eden, Dominion Rd. Woodfired pizza speciality around $20-30.Japanese Cuisine bien, 55-65 Shortland St, Phone:. Lunch M-F 11am-3pm; dinner Tu-Sa 6-10pm. Sushi, teriyaki chicken rice bowl, eel, etc.
South Vietnam Restaurant, 39 Elliott St, Phone:. Lunch M-F 11am-3pm, Su 11am-10pm, closed on Saturdays, $6.50; dinner Tu-Sa 5:30-10pm, closed on Mondays and national holidays, $15. Valentine's Restaurant. Buffet restaurants in heaps of places around Auckland.New Orient Restaurant, Strand Arcade, Queen St. Chinese restaurant. A la carte or buffet options.Hare Krishna Food For Life, 286 Karangahape Rd. $5 vegetarian dinner.Korean Pancakes, High St opposite the New Gallery. $2.
Finale Restaurant and Cabaret, 350 Karangahape Road, Auckland. Phone: (09) 377 4820. Auckland's Favourite dining experience, with a buffet meal and two Amazing Drag Cabaret Shows, this is place that is not to be missed. visit www.350finale.co.nz
Ariake Japanese Restaurant, Cnr Albert & Quay Streets, Auckland. Phone: (09) 379 2377. Cheap ($12) lunch specials. Serving most Japanese dishes, but no Teppanyaki. Lunch: Mon-Sat 12p-2p; dinner: Mon-Sat 6p-10p (9:30pm last order); closed on Sundays & New Zealand Public Holidays
Sushi Bento, Parnell Village, Parnell Rd: Premier Sushi destination.
Burger Fuel, Parnell Rd; Delicious gourmet burgers.
Mezze Bar, Little High St Arcade; Tapas and other dishes. Often busy but worth the wait.
For Kosher food, the Auckland Jewish Community Centre, which include the Aucland Hebrew Congregation has a kosher shop it is located on Greys Avenue, Auckland CBD (Right next door to the Duxton Hotel) and is open every day except monday + saturday. it has a wide varietion of kosher products.
There are some good cheap food courts about. Try next to the Queens' Arcade at the bottom of Queen st for a variety of Asian food for lunch (slightly hidden entrance). The Ponsonby International food court has the cheapest eats in this somewhat pricey neighbourhood.
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