Let’s lower to the chase: Auckland is fashionable. Like, uber fashionable. The folks, the cafes, the boutiques – all terribly fashionable. Even the homes dotted alongside tree-lined residential streets are – you guessed it – fashionable. So what do you have to do with two days in Auckland? I’m glad you requested!
I lately spent a number of days in Auckland to deliver to you this very fashionable information to Auckland, New Zealand. And whereas I feel 4 days was possibly an excessive amount of, I might 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 certainly one of my finest buddies who lived right here pre-pandemic. Each time my pal would present me new cafes, boutiques and areas to discover, nonetheless 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 repute 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 in case you’re in search of a metropolis that has all of it (together with nice summers), Auckland is your best choice.
Eat your method by Ponsonby
To begin your Auckland journey, I extremely advocate starting your day on Ponsonby Highway. That is the place you can find lots of Auckland’s finest cafes, bakeries, bars and boutiques. And while you’re completed exploring Ponsonby, you may all the time enterprise on foot to close by Karangahape Highway ( “Okay 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 Chicken – 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 amazing number of homewares and wonder/wellness merchandise as properly.
WORLD – A principally French parfumerie with bougie candles and excessive trend items.
Cake & Co – A tiny little gap within the wall cake store. Good when you’ve got one thing to have fun!
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).
Purchasing in Ponsonby
As I discussed earlier, Ponsonby is filled with designer threads, small boutiques and idea shops. There are tonnes of outlets to discover they usually’re finest visited on foot, so I might advise you park someplace close by in a residential road or snag a carpark on the primary road in case you can, and provides your self at the least a number of 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 certainly one of my favorite bakeries I visited on this journey and it’s a simple one to go to as there’s parking proper out entrance. The lemon curd cupcake was a standout, plus you may watch the baking group at work by the viewing window.
Cafe hop round city at these high spots
Talking of bakeries, I visited fairly a number of on this journey! As lots of you realize I 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 embody my high picks.
Catroux – A fab little discover with unbelievable 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 cook dinner e-book as properly for future inspiration!
Magnolia Kitchen – You’ll want to rent a automotive to achieve this one however it’s actually value the additional effort in case you love bakery hopping as a lot as I do. The group at Magnolia additionally do retail treats now, so if you need to attempt their goodies however don’t wish to endure the trip, discover a native stockist on the town as a substitute.
Ripe Deli – The most effective take away lunch spot in Auckland, arms down. This deli is filled with candy and savoury treats, plus plenty of wholesome salads and wraps. The proper place to seize a packed lunch earlier than a highway journey!