Things to Do in Parnell, Auckland

Tree-lined streets with large estates, Edwardian townhouses, and 1920s bay villas, providing views of the port and Rangitoto Island. The Auckland Domain lies to the west, offering a large park for outdoor activities.

Auckland War Memorial MuseumHistory Museum
Auckland DomainCity Park
Holy Trinity CathedralCathedral

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Top things to do in Parnell

Auckland War Memorial Museum
★ 4.7 · 14.7k
History Museum★
Museum & war memorial in a neoclassical building with a permanent collection & temporary exhibits.
Mon
10 AM – 5 PM
Tue
10 AM – 8:30 PM
Wed–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5 PM
Sun
9 AM – 5 PM
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Auckland Domain
★ 4.7 · 13.1k
City Park★
Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano.
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Holy Trinity Cathedral
★ 4.7 · 883
Cathedral
Modern Anglican church with pointed gables & striking stained-glass windows, also host to concerts.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 3 PM
Fri
Closed
Sat
10 AM – 3 PM
Sun
8 AM – 3 PM
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The Fantail House
★ 4.8 · 182
Specialty Store
Every day
10 AM – 5 PM
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Parnell Farmers' Market
★ 4.5 · 775
Market
Lively Saturday marketplace providing local veggies, fruits, meats, baked goods & flowers.
Mon–Fri
Closed
Sat
8 AM – 12 PM
Sun
Closed
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Lamplight Books
Bookstore
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Where to eat & drink in Parnell

Gerome
★ 4.7 · 1.5k
Greek· NZ$40–100
A restaurant known for its Greek food, including lamb dishes, steak, seafood like prawns, octopus, and calamari, and desserts such as loukoumades.
Mon–Wed
12 PM – 10 PM
Thu
12 PM – 10:30 PM
Fri
12 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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Everest Dine Nepali & Indian Restaurant in Auckland
★ 4.7 · 1.3k
Indian· NZ$20–80
Mon
4 PM – 10 PM
Tue
4 PM – 9:30 PM
Wed–Fri
12 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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Oh Calcutta
★ 4.5 · 1.0k
Indian· NZ$30–90
Upscale Indian fixture offering a range of traditional dishes in a warm, romantic atmosphere.
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Rosie Parnell
★ 4.5 · 907
Restaurant· NZ$10–50
Hip, airy locale known for inventive, modern NZ cuisine & lively weekend brunch scene.
Mon–Fri
6:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat
6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Sun
6:30 AM – 3:30 PM
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Biskit Cafe & Kitchen
★ 4.5 · 660
Japanese· NZ$20–30
Relaxed counter-serve cafe offering breakfast, Japanese eats & New Zealand mains, plus cocktails.
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Nem Vietnamese Fusion House
★ 4.5 · 647
Asian· NZ$20–60
Every day
11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
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Java Room
★ 4.7 · 248
Asian· NZ$30–70
Pan-Asian & Indonesian specialties served in an upmarket eatery with a warm vibe & a veranda.
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Napoli Contemporanea pizzeria bar cucina
★ 4.8 · 1.8k
Italian· NZ$30–70
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Pineapple on Parnell
★ 4.7 · 323
Cocktail Bar· NZ$20–60
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Tala
★ 4.9 · 284
Restaurant· NZ$100+
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