Dining at Culprit., Central Auckland © Josh Griggs
CONTENTS PAGE 5 AUCKLAND REGIONS A snapshot of the regions in this guide PAGE 6 SUMMER FEATURE Think you know Auckland? Think again PAGE 10 WHAT’S HOT Some of our favourite things PAGE 18 72 HOURS IN AUCKLAND An itinerary for a long weekend LOCAL LIFE PAGE 13 Pam Robinson
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At Aotea Arts Quarter
Auckland’s exceptional dining scene PAGE 28 WINE Explore Auckland’s three wine regions PAGE 29 ALE TRAIL Follow the Auckland Ale Trail PAGE 30 SHOPPING Central Auckland's shopping precincts PAGE 34 NATURE From volcanoes to beaches and parks PAGE 38 ART & CULTURE Māori culture, visual art and museums PAGE 46 ADVENTURE Auckland’s thrills and active pursuits PG 52 CENTRAL AUCKLAND PG 60 NORTH AUCKLAND PG 66 SOUTH AUCKLAND PG 70 EAST AUCKLAND PG 74 WEST AUCKLAND PG 78 HAURAKI GULF & ISLANDS PAGE 82 VISITOR INFORMATION Information for visitors, including public transport & helpful apps PAGE 84 REGIONAL MAPS
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