Question

Traveling to New Zealand in a few weeks. Any suggestions for good (and affordable) restaurants in Auckland, Arrowtown, Reefton, and Wellington?

Posted on Oct 18, 2011

2 Answers

Allison Murray

Hi Bill,

I found this question that had some great answers which could potentially help you decide where to eat.

I will be in Auckland and Wellington NZ later this year. Any quirky sites (shops, restaurants, natural sites, museums) I shouldn't miss?

if you're looking for something more specific try directly messaging someone in the question thread. I hope this helps and good luck!

Best wishes and happy travels,
Allison
Community Manager for AFAR

Posted Oct 24, 2011

Hi Bill,

How did your friends get on? I thought I'd post my answer to you here so others can get some ideas when visiting too...

Here's a list that might interest them:

SPQR, Ponsonby, Auckland. A long standing establishment - rowdy, fun, outside tables. http://www.spqrnz.co.nz/. My favourite dish is their snapper.

Tyler St Garage. Go upstairs for a wee view across the harbour. Relaxed, laid back. Decent platters and pizza. Flick along the gallery page here to check out the outside area upstairs http://www.tylerstreetgarage.co.nz/gallery

Waiheke Island. A 35min ferry ride away but worth it. Check out http://www.facebook.com/l/rAQAfHwy4AQD2WJ3yQbBfylW67KR08Q7Z_DzDeXNpQxezSg/waiheke.aucklandnz.com/things-to-do/vineyards-and-wineries.html for all the vineyards to choose from

Cable Bay, Waiheke Island. My favourite vineyard there with a scupture trail and views to die for http://www.cablebayvineyards.co.nz/about_us.cfm

The new Wynyard Quarter: Just opened up. North facing so gets the sun. Check out Marvel Grill http://www.marvelgrill.co.nz/ and here's the precinct's website too http://www.waterfrontauckland.co.nz/Areas/Wynyard-Quarter/Things-To-Do.aspx