It’s hard to beat the Hilton for location. Jutting 300 meters out to sea at the end of Princes Wharf, the hotel's views of the harbor are spectacular. Read more.
A couple of blocks from Britomart, this is another great place for precursory drinks or as a venue to watch rugby or whatever sport you’re into. Read more.
With frequently promoted theme nights and excellent cocktails, 1885 Britomart is one of the best bars in Auckland Read more.
Not half as filled with tourists as neighboring Piha beach, Karekare is more secluded and just as beautiful. The surf is usually pounding. Read more.
As you enter, you find yourself in a bar with a rather glorious, but unexpected, tree centerpiece. Outdoors, the large west-facing deck is the best place in Auckland to have a drink on a sunny day. Read more.