Guidebook
Food scene
The foodie scene ranges from gourmet taco trucks and burger stands in the market-like space of Ponsonby Central to upscale gastropubs and seafood bistros
298 locals recommend
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby RdThe foodie scene ranges from gourmet taco trucks and burger stands in the market-like space of Ponsonby Central to upscale gastropubs and seafood bistros
SPQR
150 Ponsonby RdIconic Auckland restaurant for a good reason. Always exceptional
Azabu Ponsonby
26 Ponsonby RdFast becoming the best Peruvian Japanese in Auckland. Superb
Doing great Asian fusion within a super setting. Always brilliant
73 locals recommend
The Blue Breeze Inn
Doing great Asian fusion within a super setting. Always brilliant
Neighbourhood staple Italian -Not that cheap but Iconic Ponsonby restaurant
72 locals recommend
Prego Restaurant
226 Ponsonby RdNeighbourhood staple Italian -Not that cheap but Iconic Ponsonby restaurant
Hidden in Ponsonby is an international food court. Love this place great for cheap eats - Good variety of food to choose from. You can buy beer and wine from the bar.
There is also a Pool room downstairs
34 locals recommend
Ponsonby International Foodcourt
106 Ponsonby RdHidden in Ponsonby is an international food court. Love this place great for cheap eats - Good variety of food to choose from. You can buy beer and wine from the bar.
There is also a Pool room downstairs
Best coffee !!
Eighthirty in Ponsonby Central is the antidote to this trend - genuine coffee specialists who do one thing and do it really well.
eighthirty ponsonby central
4 Brown StBest coffee !!
Eighthirty in Ponsonby Central is the antidote to this trend - genuine coffee specialists who do one thing and do it really well.
Rejuvenate and nourish yourself with the popular fresh juice & smoothie bar. Located just across the road in Ponsonby central.
CRUSH
8 Brown StRejuvenate and nourish yourself with the popular fresh juice & smoothie bar. Located just across the road in Ponsonby central.
Inside Ponsonby central is the Tokyo club! Highly recommend going here for Japanese & enjoy a crisp Asahi!
Tokyo Club Japanese Izakaya
Inside Ponsonby central is the Tokyo club! Highly recommend going here for Japanese & enjoy a crisp Asahi!
Inside Ponsonby Central is Chop chop ! by far the best ramen spot in Auckland! Perfect spot to go after having a few big nights.
10 locals recommend
Chop Chop Noodle House
Inside Ponsonby Central is Chop chop ! by far the best ramen spot in Auckland! Perfect spot to go after having a few big nights.
2 minute walk from the Villa - Enjoy Aegean & Eastern Mediterranean Cooking
Lokanta Aegean Eating House & Bar
137A Richmond Rd2 minute walk from the Villa - Enjoy Aegean & Eastern Mediterranean Cooking
2 minute walk from the Villa - Ripe has become an Auckland institution with its incredible and innovative salads, free range meats, hot dishes, delectable quiches, savouries and of course their salivating sweet treats.
31 locals recommend
Ripe Delicatessen
174 Richmond Rd2 minute walk from the Villa - Ripe has become an Auckland institution with its incredible and innovative salads, free range meats, hot dishes, delectable quiches, savouries and of course their salivating sweet treats.
Sightseeing / Museum / Art Gallery
Piha is a seaside village, west of Auckland, on New Zealand’s North Island. Black-sand Piha Beach is known for its strong surf and rugged scenery. Lion Rock is a volcanic monolith with war memorials and Maori carvings. Nearby, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park has subtropical native rainforest and trails to waterfalls such as Kitekite and Fairy falls. Karekare, to the south, also has a black sand beach.
145 locals recommend
Piha
Piha is a seaside village, west of Auckland, on New Zealand’s North Island. Black-sand Piha Beach is known for its strong surf and rugged scenery. Lion Rock is a volcanic monolith with war memorials and Maori carvings. Nearby, Waitakere Ranges Regional Park has subtropical native rainforest and trails to waterfalls such as Kitekite and Fairy falls. Karekare, to the south, also has a black sand beach.
Auckland Museum is regarded as one of the finest museums in the Southern Hemisphere.
Renowned for its unique collection of Māori and Pacific treasures, Auckland Museum is also a war memorial for the Auckland province.
Housed in an iconic heritage building, the Museum tells the story of New Zealand as a nation: from award-winning natural history exhibits to galleries which investigate New Zealand's cultural origins.
787 locals recommend
Auckland War Memorial Museum
Auckland Museum is regarded as one of the finest museums in the Southern Hemisphere.
Renowned for its unique collection of Māori and Pacific treasures, Auckland Museum is also a war memorial for the Auckland province.
Housed in an iconic heritage building, the Museum tells the story of New Zealand as a nation: from award-winning natural history exhibits to galleries which investigate New Zealand's cultural origins.
Founded in 1888, Toi o Tāmaki is the largest art institution in New Zealand, and boasts an engrossing collection of historic and contemporary works by both international and national artists. The gallery is spread throughout two buildings; the original which it has been based in since its creation, and its newly opened neighbor which has won multiple awards for its stunning architecture and design.
606 locals recommend
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki
Wellesley Street EastFounded in 1888, Toi o Tāmaki is the largest art institution in New Zealand, and boasts an engrossing collection of historic and contemporary works by both international and national artists. The gallery is spread throughout two buildings; the original which it has been based in since its creation, and its newly opened neighbor which has won multiple awards for its stunning architecture and design.
Supermarket / Bottle shop / Convenience store
Countdown is a New Zealand full-service supermarket,
5 minute walk from the Airbnb.
79 locals recommend
Countdown Ponsonby
4 Williamson AveCountdown is a New Zealand full-service supermarket,
5 minute walk from the Airbnb.
Situated on Auckland's hip and happening Ponsonby Road, with its popular restaurants, bars and shops, this Glengarry store is frequented by those wanting to purchase a BYO to take to one of the surrounding restaurants, or a bottle of something for the sit down dinner at the Airbnb.
Glengarry Wines - Ponsonby
139 Ponsonby RdSituated on Auckland's hip and happening Ponsonby Road, with its popular restaurants, bars and shops, this Glengarry store is frequented by those wanting to purchase a BYO to take to one of the surrounding restaurants, or a bottle of something for the sit down dinner at the Airbnb.
Jairam's Dairy & Flower Shop
145 Ponsonby RdLocal Dairy situated on Ponsonby road
A 2 minute walk from the Villa is Farro Fresh supermarket showcased the very best and finest of New Zealand food
90 locals recommend
Farro Fresh Grey Lynn
34 Westmoreland St WA 2 minute walk from the Villa is Farro Fresh supermarket showcased the very best and finest of New Zealand food
ATM
- ATM machine inside Ponsonby central
- ASB ATM
309 Ponsonby Rd
- Kiwibank ATM
314 Ponsonby Rd
- Bank Of New Zealand ATM
328-330 Ponsonby Rd
298 locals recommend
Ponsonby Central
146 Ponsonby Rd- ATM machine inside Ponsonby central
- ASB ATM
309 Ponsonby Rd
- Kiwibank ATM
314 Ponsonby Rd
- Bank Of New Zealand ATM
328-330 Ponsonby Rd
Neighborhood
Hip, residential Ponsonby is known for shopping and dining, with stylish boutiques, independent bookshops and trendy cafes along Ponsonby Road. The foodie scene ranges from gourmet taco trucks and burger stands in the market-like space of Ponsonby Central to upscale gastropubs and seafood bistros. Small galleries showcase Kiwi crafts and edgy modern art, while buzzing bars specialize in craft beers and cocktails.
114 locals recommend
Ponsonby
Hip, residential Ponsonby is known for shopping and dining, with stylish boutiques, independent bookshops and trendy cafes along Ponsonby Road. The foodie scene ranges from gourmet taco trucks and burger stands in the market-like space of Ponsonby Central to upscale gastropubs and seafood bistros. Small galleries showcase Kiwi crafts and edgy modern art, while buzzing bars specialize in craft beers and cocktails.
Massage
Located 9/4 Williamson Ave (Below the Countdown supermarket)
A 5 minute drive from the Airbnb.
A beautiful massage boutique with a highly experienced massage therapist. Relaxation, deep tissue, hot stone heaven, soft tissue therapy.
Phi therapy- massage spa& clinic
43 Williamson AveLocated 9/4 Williamson Ave (Below the Countdown supermarket)
A 5 minute drive from the Airbnb.
A beautiful massage boutique with a highly experienced massage therapist. Relaxation, deep tissue, hot stone heaven, soft tissue therapy.
Cinema
The Silky Otter offers a modern and luxurious cinema experience.
Perfect place to go on a date night!
Silky Otter Ponsonby
The Silky Otter offers a modern and luxurious cinema experience.
Perfect place to go on a date night!