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.
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Auckland War Memorial Museum ★ 4.7 · 14.9k★
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
Auckland Domain ★ 4.7 · 13.2k★
Established city park containing museums, memorials & the entire blast crater of Pukekawa volcano.
Every day 12 AM – 12 AM
The Fantail House ★ 4.9 · 195
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
Parnell Farmers' Market ★ 4.5 · 798
Lively Saturday marketplace providing local veggies, fruits, meats, baked goods & flowers.
Mon–Fri Closed
Sat 8 AM – 12 PM
Sun Closed
Holy Trinity Cathedral ★ 4.7 · 903
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
Lamplight Books
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 4 PM
Sun 11 AM – 4 PM Where to eat & drink in Parnell
Napoli Contemporanea pizzeria bar cucina ★ 4.8 · 1.9k· NZ$30–70
Mon 4 PM – 9 PM
Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9 PM
Gerome ★ 4.7 · 1.5k· 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
Everest Dine Nepali & Indian Restaurant in Auckland ★ 4.7 · 1.3k· $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
The GF Depot ★ 4.9 · 174
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu 9 AM – 2:30 PM
Fri 9 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
Sat 9 AM – 2:30 PM, 5 PM – 8 PM
Sun 9 AM – 2:30 PM
Bandung ★ 4.7 · 287· NZ$20–30
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 9 PM
Sat 8 AM – 9 PM
Sun 8 AM – 9 PM
The Greenhouse of Parnell ★ 4.9 · 107
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 3 PM
Sat 8 AM – 3 PM
Sun Closed
Oh Calcutta ★ 4.5 · 1.1k· NZ$30–90
Upscale Indian fixture offering a range of traditional dishes in a warm, romantic atmosphere.
Mon Closed
Tue–Wed 12 PM – 9:30 PM
Thu 12 PM – 10 PM
Fri 12 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat 5 PM – 10:30 PM
Sun 5 PM – 9 PM
Rosie Parnell ★ 4.5 · 917· $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
Java Room ★ 4.7 · 267· $30-70
Pan-Asian & Indonesian specialties served in an upmarket eatery with a warm vibe & a veranda.
Mon 4 PM – 10 PM
Tue–Fri 12 PM – 10 PM
Sat 4 PM – 10 PM
Sun Closed
Nem Vietnamese Fusion House ★ 4.5 · 666· NZ$20–60
Every day 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM Planning time in Parnell?
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1 Auckland War Memorial Museum 2 Auckland Domain 3 The Fantail House 4 Napoli Contemporanea pizzeria bar cucina 5 Gerome 6 Parnell Farmers' Market 7 Everest Dine Nepali & Indian Restaurant in Auckland 8 The GF Depot 9 Bandung 10 The Greenhouse of Parnell Ready to plan Parnell? Turn these Parnell picks into a day-by-day Auckland plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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