The Garden Shed

All the best food and drink spots around the city: breweries, cafes, patios, international & fusion cuisine, secret bars, romantic date nights, cheap eats, fine dining, brunch spots. All in the city centre and accessible by public transport.

Welcome to Auckland, New Zealand! This travel itinerary includes a detailed 5 day itinerary for a city that holds such a special place in my heart! After living here for a year, Auckland quickly grew to be one of my favorite cities + I'm so excited to be able to share this guide with you. Geared towards first timers visiting New Zealand, who will have an extended period of time in Auckland - this one will hit all the main must-see's and to do's, but will also make sure you get a good experience of local kiwi culture.

Whether you're here in summer or winter, for 2 days or 2 weeks, this guide will give you ideas of fun activities within the city and day trips for the surrounding area. There are lists of places to go whether its sunny or rainy, with free activities and ones that are worth splashing out for. This is a car-free travel guide so all places are accessible by public transportation.