Best places in North Shore, New Zealand to visit (UPDATED December, 2023)

Best places in North Shore

Discover the best places in North Shore, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 2.2K places in the city.

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Eden Espresso Bar

Cafe

👍👍 It is a very nice coffee shop, I love the cup and the holder, maybe because my coffee was ordered in advance and it is getting cold, It didn't taste that well, I will try it again next time

$ $$$

4.90 (689 reviews) (~8.94 km from centre)

Zero Latency Auckland

Amusement center

👍👍 Best virtual experience ever, though it was my first, I had no issues with. I can't wait to come for the next update. Though I do recommend the team install audio (acoustic) panels in the game area, so it helps with deafening the sound, so you don't overhear each other and purely rely on the headset...

5.00 (371 reviews) (~6.86 km from centre)

Cathedral of St Patrick & St Joseph

Catholic church

Stately, full-service Catholic church featuring an ornate design with lots of stained glass.

4.80 (1.3K reviews) (~6.23 km from centre)

The Cinnamon Club Indian Fusion Cuisine

Indian restaurant

👍👍 Despite arriving as the last customers of the night, the staff at this restaurant gave us their undivided attention and made us feel welcome. The food was absolutely amazing and both of us were thoroughly satisfied. We couldn't believe our luck stumbling upon such a wonderful place. We highly recomm...

$$ $$

4.90 (495 reviews) (~6.84 km from centre)

Wētā Workshop Unleashed

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Amazing! Stunning! Incredible! Words can't describe how fantastic this whole experience is!! Both the kids and self loved it!! The tour is very hands on, there's lots of stuff you can touch and play with. Our tour guide was a little quirky, as you would expect, which only added to the experience. Re...

4.80 (1.1K reviews) (~6.54 km from centre)

AJ Hackett Auckland Bridge Bungy & Climb

Tourist attraction

Bungee jump experiences & climbing tours of the Auckland Harbour Bridge, with sweeping city views.

4.80 (1K reviews) (~5.8 km from centre)

Onslow

Fine dining restaurant

😠 Bit pricey and disappointed with portion size for price we paid for. Portion could have been generous. Service was okay nothing extraordinary. Duck was cold not even warm. Wasn’t meal checked. Not very happy overall after spending a good amount of money. Treats on the menu are overpriced. After writ...

4.80 (922 reviews) (~6.3 km from centre)

Scrunchy Millers - Real Fruit Ice Cream & Gelato

Ice cream shop

👍👍 Great local ice cream shop with lots of flavours to choose from. The banana real fruit ice cream was so good and even better with the caramel sauce and nuts. Lovely friendly service and from what I heard, lots of regulars! We'll definitely be back!

4.90 (442 reviews) (~2.36 km from centre)

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Museum

Museum & war memorial in a neoclassical building with a permanent collection & temporary exhibits.

4.70 (11.6K reviews) (~7.72 km from centre)

Auckland Domain

Park

Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano.

4.70 (11.4K reviews) (~7.52 km from centre)

Maungawhau / Mount Eden

Nature preserve

Site of Auckland's highest volcano, with spectacular city & harbour views & a large crater.

4.70 (7.2K reviews) (~9.64 km from centre)

The Civic

Performing arts theater

Musicals & concerts in a restored 1929 venue with elaborate architecture inspired by Indian palaces.

4.70 (3.2K reviews) (~6.72 km from centre)

Domain Wintergardens

Botanical garden

Historic Victorian-style glasshouses with tropical & seasonal flowers, plus a courtyard & pond.

4.70 (3K reviews) (~7.67 km from centre)

Sid at The French Cafe

Fine dining restaurant

Acclaimed restaurant offering intricate, contemporary NZ fare in a chic & tranquil atmosphere.

$$$$

4.80 (614 reviews) (~8.25 km from centre)

Nanny's Eatery

Restaurant

👍👍 We really wanted to experience our first jerk chicken ever. When we found nanny's eatery, we were not disappointed. Amazingly juicy meat, outstanding balance in seasoning paired with simple,yet super delicious cocktails, Jamaican ginger beer and a hand-selected rum list second to none. We enjoyed ev...

$$ $$

4.80 (596 reviews) (~9.49 km from centre)

Takarunga / Mount Victoria

Park

This mountaintop park offers a short hike to the summit with city skyline & harbor views.

4.70 (1.9K reviews) (~4.46 km from centre)

Tob Coffee

Cafe

👍👍 Great coffee at a good price. Cozy interior with friendly staffs. I personally recommend their flat white and iced mocha! Such a great taste! ☕️🥤We also bought a bag of their House Blend beans! I will definitely come back again. :)

$ $$$

4.80 (575 reviews) (~6.85 km from centre)

North Head Historic Reserve

Park

Former military fortifications atop a grassy headland, with tunnels & guns, plus harbour views.

4.70 (1.5K reviews) (~5.04 km from centre)

AJ Hackett Auckland SkyJump & SkyWalk

Tourist attraction

Visitors walk around an open ledge on Auckland Sky Tower at this unique adventure destination.

4.80 (522 reviews) (~6.47 km from centre)

Real Groovy

Record store

🫤 Real Groovy has lots of hard-to-find disc collections. They have a storage area where you may leave your bag. My partner and I were stopped by a staff at entrance and were told to leave our bags at the storage area, which is understandable. However, they did not tell other (non-Asian) customers to l...

4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~6.46 km from centre)

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Best places in North Shore, New Zealand