LIKE A LOCAL
Total Driving: 43 minutes/ 20km
Auckland's best kept secret waterfall at Oakley Creek Waterfall
1520 Great North Rd, Waterview, Auckland
15 minutes return or 40 minutes taking the longer track
After about ten minutes, you'll come to one of Auckland's best-kept secrets - a six-metre high natural waterfall. This is the highest urban waterfall in New Zealand and the only waterfall in central Auckland. If you want to get closer, take the steps down to enjoy the view of the waterfall. Check the conditions first, as water can be high following rain events.
Wander the French La Cigale weekend market at Britomart
Te Ara Tahuhu Walking Street, Britomart, Auckland
Open 8.30-12 Saturday and 9-12 Sunday
Take a minute to relax and enjoy the morning with a fabulous Fair Trade and Organic coffee; crusty fresh-baked Pukeko baguette; sensational cupcakes from Bluebells or fresh fish and high-quality meats to take home all within the city and plenty of parking!
Enjoy the best coffee and brunch at Odette’s Eatery by Jess Quinn
90 Wellesley St W, Auckland
"Literally Auckland’s best coffee (in my professional opinion). Plus amazing breakfast & a perfect spot to do morning emails. Win win."
Get your hands on a famous Moustache Milk & Cookies fix
309 Karangahape Rd, Auckland
Moustache Milk & Cookie Bar is where Auckland’s famous, freshest and yummiest cookies are found! Dine inshore, takeaway or find their signature Milk & Cookies Bus.
Play a board game at Cakes n Ladders (Board Game Cafe)
173 Symonds St, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
"Play any board/card game you can think of along with dessert or a hot coffee" - Hadley Dobbs
Tour the nightlights of the city from The Lightpath
Te Ara I Whiti - The Lightpath, Auckland
"The Nelson Street cycle way is so fun for both grammers and people wanting to run/cycle through Auckland city. At night, it’s lit up super bright too!" - Kasia Stanicich