Let’s reduce to the chase: Auckland is stylish. Like, uber stylish. The folks, the cafes, the boutiques – all terribly stylish. Even the homes dotted alongside tree-lined residential streets are – you guessed it – stylish. So what must you do with two days in Auckland? I’m glad you requested!
I just lately spent just a few days in Auckland to carry to you this very stylish information to Auckland, New Zealand. And whereas I believe 4 days was perhaps an excessive amount of, I’d say two days is the proper period of time to discover town and absorb the highlights. So with that, right here’s my information to Auckland!
The World of Wanderlust Information to Auckland
For starters, this wasn’t my first go to to Auckland. I’ve been a handful of instances to go to one in every of my greatest buddies who lived right here pre-pandemic. Each time my pal would present me new cafes, boutiques and areas to discover, nevertheless since she rellocated to Los Angeles, I visited Auckland this 12 months for the primary time with out her as my information.
For me, Auckland is all the time stuffed with inspiration. Town has fairly the fame for being the design, cultural and foodie hub of New Zealand. Certain, Wellington is a eager contender – particularly the place meals and drinks are involved. However when you’re in search of a metropolis that has all of it (together with nice summers), Auckland is your best choice.
Eat your approach by Ponsonby
To begin your Auckland journey, I extremely suggest starting your day on Ponsonby Highway. That is the place one can find lots of Auckland’s greatest cafes, bakeries, bars and boutiques. And whenever you’re completed exploring Ponsonby, you can all the time enterprise on foot to close by Karangahape Highway ( “Ok highway”), which is equally stuffed with nice spots and has a barely grungier really feel to it.
Don’t miss these high picks:
Duck Island Ice Cream – the O.G. Ice Creamery on Ponsonby Rd. A neighborhood’s favorite.
Little Fowl – A really vegan eatery with scrumptious wholesome bites (and lunch menu!)
Superette – A luxurious idea retailer stuffed with worldwide and native designers. The main target is especially on trend, however there’s an excellent choice of homewares and wonder/wellness merchandise as effectively.
WORLD – A principally French parfumerie with bougie candles and excessive trend items.
Cake & Co – A tiny little gap within the wall cake store. Good if in case you have one thing to rejoice!
Little & Friday – A small cafe with nice takeaway savouries and candy treats. This was one of many cafes my pal Sophie and I used to frequent (and it’s simply nearly as good as I bear in mind).
Buying in Ponsonby
As I discussed earlier, Ponsonby is filled with designer threads, small boutiques and idea shops. There are tonnes of outlets to discover and so they’re greatest visited on foot, so I’d advise you park someplace close by in a residential avenue or snag a parking lot on the primary avenue when you can, and provides your self at the least just a few hours to discover the road in its entirety.
Go to Bluebell’s Bakery
When you’ve completed exploring Ponsonby, it’s time to park up at Bluebell’s Bakery for a caffeine hit and a few candy treats. This was one in every of my favorite bakeries I visited on this journey and it’s a straightforward one to go to as there may be parking proper out entrance. The lemon curd cupcake was a standout, plus you’ll be able to watch the baking staff at work by the viewing window.
Cafe hop round city at these high spots
Talking of bakeries, I visited fairly just a few on this journey! As lots of you recognize I just lately opened my new bakery Brooki Bakehouse in Brisbane, so trying out Auckland’s thriving baking scene was excessive on my agenda. There are too many nice bakeries and cake shops in Auckland to call all of them, so I’ll do you a favour and simply embrace my high picks.
Catroux – A fab little discover with unimaginable vegan and dairy free cake choices.
The Caker – As soon as the most well-liked cake store in Auckland and nonetheless one of many high contenders. I walked away with a prepare dinner e-book as effectively for future inspiration!
Magnolia Kitchen – You’ll want to rent a automobile to succeed in this one however it’s actually price the additional effort when you love bakery hopping as a lot as I do. The staff at Magnolia additionally do retail treats now, so if you want to attempt their goodies however don’t wish to endure the experience, discover a native stockist on the town as an alternative.
Ripe Deli – The very best take away lunch spot in Auckland, palms down. This deli is filled with candy and savoury treats, plus numerous wholesome salads and wraps. The right place to seize a packed lunch earlier than a highway journey!