Winter weekend · Auckland
Winter weekend in Auckland
Wintering in Auckland — cosy dinners, skating, holiday lights and the small rooms that feel right when it's freezing out.
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Top spots in Auckland
Mt Eden (Maungawhau)
OutdoorsMt Eden
Dormant volcano crater — 15 minutes from CBD, panoramic city view.
Sky Tower
CultureCBD
328 m observation deck + SkyJump for adrenaline.
Wynyard Quarter
Food & DrinkWaterfront
Old industrial quarter remade with restaurants, design week pop-ups.
Where to eat
Amano
$$$European · Britomart
All-day from in-house pastry to wood-fired evenings — buzzy room.
Cazador
$$$Wild game · Sandringham
Game-and-foraging menu, charcuterie cabinet, husband-and-wife chefs.
Hugo's
$$$Bistro · City
Bistro classics in a Britomart laneway, killer wine by the glass.
Saan
$$Northern Thai · Ponsonby
Loud, spicy, fun — chili pork tartare and som tum.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Waiheke Island, Sky Tower, Mt Eden (Maungawhau). The shortlist is curated by people who live in Auckland and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.
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