// The Best Auckland blog
Auckland guides & local stories.
Long-form, honest guides to the best of Auckland — written by locals who actually live here. Brunch, bars, breweries, day trips and dog-friendly cafes, plus where they fit in the wider city.
FeaturedThe Best Brunch Spots in Auckland: A Local's Honest Guide (2026)
From Al Brown's The Fed to K Road's Bestie and Ponsonby's Dizengoff, here are Auckland's most-loved brunch and breakfast cafes - real venues, honest picks, by neighbourhood.
- Food & drink
The Best Brunch Spots in Auckland: A Local's Honest Guide (2026)
From Al Brown's The Fed to K Road's Bestie and Ponsonby's Dizengoff, here are Auckland's most-loved brunch and breakfast cafes - real venues, honest picks, by neighbourhood.
24 June 2026 7 min read - Things to do
Auckland Rooftop Bars & Nightlife: The Real Guide (2026)
From Bar Albert - NZ's highest hotel rooftop on the 38th floor - to Britomart's hidden Caretaker and the Viaduct's brewpubs, here's where to drink in Auckland after dark.
24 June 2026 8 min read - Food & drink
The Auckland Craft Beer & Brewery Trail (2026)
A self-guided Auckland brewery trail - from Galbraith's historic alehouse and Kingsland's Urbanaut and Garage Project to family-friendly country breweries like Hallertau in Riverhead.
24 June 2026 8 min read - Things to do
The Best Day Trips & Island Getaways from Auckland (2026)
Waiheke wineries, black-sand Piha, Hobbiton, Waitomo's glowworms and the Tiritiri Matangi bird sanctuary - the real day trips and island escapes worth doing from Auckland, plus a local travel agent to book them.
24 June 2026 9 min read - Food & drink
The Best Dog-Friendly Cafes in Auckland (2026)
Verified Auckland cafes that genuinely welcome dogs - with water bowls, dog troughs, shaded outdoor seating and great walks on the doorstep, from beachfront Takapuna to Cornwall Park, Herne Bay and Devonport.
24 June 2026 8 min read
// The network
