Places to meet in Auckland
69 places to meet in Auckland: cafés, restaurants, parks and more. Plan a meet-up on NearMeetup.
Outdoor
- Auckland Harbour Bridge · Scenic spot · Auckland Region
- Auckland Zoo · Park · Auckland Region
- Albert Park · Park · City CentreA historic central-city park with a fountain, gardens and paths beside the university.
- Auckland Botanic Gardens · Park · ManurewaA large public botanic garden in south Auckland with themed gardens and a visitor centre with a cafe.
- Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium · Park · Auckland Region
- Mission Bay Beach · Beach · Mission BayA sandy harbour beach on Tamaki Drive with a fountain, cafes and a seafront promenade.
- Piha Beach · Beach · PihaA black-sand surf beach on the west coast below Lion Rock, patrolled in summer.
- Silo Park · Park · Saint Marys BayA waterfront public space among former cement silos in Wynyard Quarter.
- Takapuna Beach · Beach · TakapunaA long sandy beach on the North Shore facing Rangitoto Island, near cafes and shops.
- Western Springs Lakeside Park · Park · Western SpringsA park around a spring-fed lake with a walking path, birdlife and picnic areas.
Food & drink
- Allpress Espresso Roastery Café · Cafe · City CentreA café attached to a coffee roastery in Freemans Bay.
- Azabu · Restaurant · PonsonbyA Japanese-Peruvian shared-plates restaurant with a bar at the back.
- Bianca · Restaurant · EllerslieA pasta restaurant in Ellerslie listed in the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand selection.
- Chuffed · Cafe · City CentreA small cafe off High Street with a courtyard, serving brunch dishes and coffee.
- Daikoku Ramen · Restaurant · City CentreA long-running Japanese teppanyaki and ramen restaurant near Quay Street.
- Daily Bread Ponsonby · Cafe · Freemans BayA sourdough bakery and café on Ponsonby Road.
- Dizengoff · Cafe · PonsonbyA long-running Ponsonby Road cafe known for brunch dishes and coffee.
- Elliott Stables · Food court · City CentreA heritage-building food court with vendors serving many international cuisines.
- Esther · Restaurant · Viaduct HarbourA Mediterranean-inspired restaurant at the QT Auckland hotel on the Viaduct Harbour.
- Gelatiamo · Dessert shop · Wynyard QuarterA gelato and sorbet shop on the Wynyard Quarter waterfront.
Culture
- Auckland Art Gallery · Museum · Auckland Region
- Auckland War Memorial Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira · Museum · Auckland Region
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki · Art space · City CentreNew Zealand's largest art gallery, housed in a heritage building beside Albert Park.
- Auckland Central City Library · Library · City CentreThe main branch of Auckland Libraries, with heritage collections and a rooftop garden.
Nightlife
- Auckland Cocktail Syndicate · Bar · PonsonbyA cocktail bar on Ponsonby Road.
- Caretaker · Bar · City CentreA cocktail bar on Roukai Lane in Britomart.
- Mr Murdoch's Rooftop Tavern · Bar · City CentreA casual rooftop tavern off Fort Street in the city centre.
- Powerstation · Live music · Eden TerraceA long-running live music venue hosting touring and local acts.
- Small Gods Taproom · Bar · Eden TerraceA taproom with a large craft beer selection.
- Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen · Pub · City CentreA gastropub in a former denim factory with a rooftop terrace.
- The Fox · Pub · City CentreA London-style pub and restaurant at Viaduct Harbour.
- Tuning Fork · Live music · ParnellA smaller live music room inside Spark Arena that hosts gigs and album launches.
Sports
- Eden Park · Football pitch · Auckland Region
- Mount Smart Stadium · Football pitch · Auckland Region
- Parnell Baths · Swimming pool · ParnellA heritage seawater pool at Judges Bay that opens for the summer season.
Entertainment
- Academy Cinemas · CinemaAn independent two-screen cinema in the city centre showing arthouse and classic films.
- Capitol Cinema · Cinema · Mount EdenA neighbourhood cinema on Dominion Road with a Greek-style interior.
- Dice & Fork · Board game cafe · Freemans BayA board game cafe in Freemans Bay with a games library and a food menu.
- Event Cinemas Queen Street · Cinema · City CentreA multiplex cinema on Queen Street in the city centre.
- Holey Moley (Viaduct) · Arcade · City CentreA three-level mini-golf venue with bars at Viaduct Harbour.
- Lido Cinema · Cinema · EpsomA local cinema on Manukau Road in Epsom.
- Rialto Newmarket · Cinema · NewmarketA cinema on Broadway in the Newmarket shopping area.
Shopping
- Viaduct Harbour · Walking street · City CentreA redeveloped harbour basin with a waterfront promenade, restaurants and bars.
- Westfield Newmarket · Mall · NewmarketA large shopping centre in Newmarket with department stores, cinemas and food outlets.
- Wynyard Quarter waterfront · Walking street · Wynyard QuarterA redeveloped waterfront with a promenade, public spaces such as Silo Park, and eateries.