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Why this cosy new neighbourhood wine bar is worth a trip to Devonport

There’s something about Devonport that just has our heart, from the stunning sundowner outlook it offers of the city to its cute, quaint cottages to the restaurants that inhabit the main street. For many city-slickers, a trip here feels like a holiday, when it’s really only a short (and beautiful) ferry ride across the harbour. […]

Taking cocktail hour to new heights, Palmer is Auckland’s newest rooftop bar

After work drinks have never looked so good, as Auckland’s newest bar and dining destination poises to open in the iconic 1 Albert Street building, offering a positively elevated outlook on the city. READ MORE

2022 Denizen Hospo Heroes: Auckland’s Best Date Night, as voted by you

From low-lit ambience to conversation-starting food, the impressive entries in our Best Date Night category are known for inspiring romance. That said, it was intimate Karangahape Road restaurant Bar Céleste, that was voted as this year’s winner, thanks to its cosy feel, considered wine list and exceptionally tasty, made-to-share menu. Not far behind were honourable […]

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QT Auckland

A peek inside QT, one of Auckland’s newest hotels

We got a sneak preview inside one of the newest hotels

Step out at the Waiheke Walking Festival

The annual Waiheke Walking Festival has beautiful walks for every level

Farm to fork master classes with Michael Van de Elzen

Take a cooking class with a celeb chef making food from scratch!

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Gibbs Farm Visit with Auckland Art Gallery

Closed to the general public for the majority of the year, unless by appointment well in advance, Kaipara Harbour’s Gibbs Farm will open its gates for one day this March to raise funds for Auckland Art Gallery. The 400 hectare farm, privately owned by New Zealand businessman Alan Gibbs, is an expansive open-air sculpture park […]

Day trip to Matakana

Just 90 minutes from Auckland is the cute village of Matakana. Here are 12 things to do for a day trip – or a weekend away!

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I’m Megan Singleton, travel blogger and Newstalk ZB Sunday travel correspondent. This blog, Auckland Scene, is my folly. It’s filled with up to date news about Auckland as well as features on amazing people and great things to do here.

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