Ponsonby
Ponsonby

Ponsonby

Auckland, New Zealand

The Basics

To get to know the history of this neighborhood, visitors can take a heritage walk and learn about its historical buildings, including the Ponsonby Fire Station, Ponsonby Post Office, The Leys Institute, and St. Mary's Convent. Admire restored 19th-century villas during a narrated full- or half-day Auckland sightseeing tour, or let a guide introduce you to the Ponsonby district’s highlights while zipping around on an electric bike.

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Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
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Half-day Discover Auckland City Sightseeing Tour
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Excellent Auckland Tour
Michael was an excellent guide. He gave us a great tour of the city with insightful commentary. I would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a good overview of Auckland, whether you are planning to spend more time there and want to know the layout or if you only have a very short time and want to see the highlights in only half a day.
John_F, Sep 2023

Things to Know Before You Go

  • Trendy, chic, hip: all describe Ponsonby and its visitors.

  • Combine a tour of Queen Street, Ponsonby, and Devonport with an excursion to the Kumeu wine country.

  • Parking availability can be a challenge, especially on weekends.

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How to Get There

Located roughly 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) west of central Auckland, Ponsonby is within walking distance of the Central Business District. Ponsonby Road and side streets provide some parking, but it can get crowded. After midnight, the bus stops become taxi stands. Pickup from centrally located hotels is provided on most tour itineraries.

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When to Get There

There’s really no bad time to visit this hot spot in Auckland, day or night, year-round. Weekends can get busy, but that is also a perfect time to stroll the streets, enjoy a lazy brunch, or chat with the many food purveyors and boutique vendors. Sample Auckland nightlife at some of the district’s bars and restaurants.

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Where to Find the Best Produce in Ponsonby

Ponsonby Central is a fashionable section of Ponsonby Road, full of pop-up shops and diverse eateries. It’s ideal for dining as well as shopping for organic fruits and vegetables, quality wine and cheese, baked goods, coffee, meats, fish, and more. Most of the cafés in the area offer free Wi-Fi.

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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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