What to Do + Eat in Auckland, NZ (Kid friendly)

What to Do + Eat in Auckland, NZ (Kid friendly)

Bailey Selland
Wondering what to do and where to go with your travel days in Auckland? I've lived in Auckland city and explored extensively for over a year. My list here isnโ€™t super long, but thatโ€™s because Iโ€™ve chosen to list only the things we really love and actually do ourselves. Here are the top places we take our visitors.
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Getting Around

If you're in the CBD (central business district), walking, renting a scooter (Beam or Lime) and the bus are the best ways to get around.

To use Beam or Lime scooters, download the app and make sure your payment method is connected. The directions are self explanatory once you're in the app. Scooter is a fun way to get around and there are plenty of spacious bike lanes and wide side walks to ride on. Still, use appropriate caution.

The bus system in Auckland is pretty great. You can download the Auckland Transit app to find the bus schedule the easiest. You'll need to stop by the ferry building to grab an AT (Auckland Transit) Hop pass. It works on the ferry as well if you want to head to the North Shore for a visit to Devonport.

Beyond the city, I highly recommend traveling by car. Thrifty is a nice budget option to rent from if you need.

What to Eat

Auckland is an international city with plenty of delicious fare to taste. Make sure to grab a meat pie while you're here - it makes an excellent lunch on the go, though I love a breakfast egg and bacon pie too!

Pakuranga Night Market
@spiritandguts
The night market is such a fun experience! It can be super crowded, so be prepared, but that's the sign of a good place to be. There are tons of options to try. I love the banana nutella croffles (croissant waffles) for dessert! But everything I've tried there has been yum.
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Bailey Selland
Heya ๐Ÿ‘‹ I'm Bailey. I'm a Californian currently living in New Zealand. I found my love of adventure and in my early 20's when I worked as a summer camp counselor and backpacking guide. I've traveled, camped, backpacked, and vanlifed all over the American West and now we've taken our travels to New Zealand. Can't wait to share the epic views, hikes, eats, and stays I know. Cheers to making memories!
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