The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Weekend
Scoff bottomless burgers in Takapuna, catch the candlelight orchestra or support Cassia's post-flood pop-up.
The Best Things to Do in Auckland This Weekend
Weekends are precious. Two glorious days devoid of responsibility and overflowing with possibility. Luckily, Auckland's got plenty happening to make sure you don't spend the days indoors binge-watching Netflix and instead discovering new bars, absorbing art and feasting your way through food markets. Here are our picks of the weekend's happenings.
Top image: Bottomless Burgers at Elephant Wrestler
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Arts & EntertainmentThe Son
Hugh Jackman, Australian up-and-comer Zen McGrath and Oscar-winning 'The Father' filmmaker Florian Zeller explore a difficult family dynamic in this well-acted but uneven drama.
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Arts & EntertainmentMagic Mike's Last Dance
Channing Tatum's stripper saga returns with spectacular dance scenes and winning chemistry, but a half-hearted thrust of a story.
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Arts & EntertainmentKnock at the Cabin
Anchored by Dave Bautista's best performance yet, M Night Shyamalan's latest gets creepy and mostly compelling in the woods.
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Food & DrinkBottomless Afternoon Tea at the Park Hyatt
Over two hours you'll scoff five courses of delicious seasonal treats and sip bottomless bevvies.
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Food & DrinkThe Cassia Kitchen
Cassia is making a post-flood comeback with a new dining pop-up across town.
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Arts & EntertainmentSkinamarink
Made for just $15,000 by a first-time filmmaker, this unsettling experimental horror flick will get inside your head.
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Arts & EntertainmentTár
Cate Blanchett turns in another awards-worthy performance in this powerful, complicated and compelling drama about a cancelled conductor.
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Arts & EntertainmentMusic in Parks
Spent your weekends this summer checking a run of free music events taking place across the city.
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Food & DrinkFat Daddy's Bottomless Burgers, Beer and Bubbles
Spend two hours scoffing bottomless smash burgers — then wash them down with all the prosecco and beersies you can sink.
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Arts & EntertainmentCandlelight Orchestra: Best of Joe Hisaishi and More
Listen to orchestral versions of some of Studio Ghibli's most iconic tracks in a stunning candlelit venue.
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Arts & EntertainmentMovies in Parks 2023
The free outdoor screenings of classic family flicks and newly released blockbusters are coming back for summer.
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Food & DrinkStraight to Churly's
Start your adventure in Auckland with some craft beer and a nose-to-tail feast.
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Arts & EntertainmentToi Tu Toi Ora: Contemporary Maori Art Virtual Tour
Virtually walk through this major exhibition exploring contemporary Māori art.
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Food & DrinkTequila Ice Cream Afternoons
This harbourside bar is now serving up boozy ice cream everyday.
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Arts & EntertainmentEnchanted Worlds: Hokusai, Hiroshige and the Art of Edo Japan
Virtually walk through this major exhibition on Japan's Edo period at Auckland Art Gallery.
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Travel & LeisureZoo Lates
The zoo is opening its doors later than usual for animal spotting and keeper talks.
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Food & DrinkRüdi's Bakehouse Pop-Up in Whangamata
Now you can top off your morning beach walk with a twice-baked almond croissant and some damn good Eighthirty coffee.
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Food & DrinkFrosé Your Way at Dr Rudi's
Embrace summer with two hours of bottomless frosé by the water's edge — complete with fruity flavours and fun toppings.
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Arts & EntertainmentAuckland Museum Rooftop Tours
Top off your museum trip with a visit to the historic building's exclusive rooftop.
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Food & DrinkBritomart Saturday Farmer's Market
This weekly inner-city farmer's market sells everything from fresh produce and flowers to coffee, vegan foods, pastries, sweet buns, crepes, juices and savoury snacks.
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Food & DrinkPasta and Peroni Nights at The Grounds
See out the last sunny evenings of autumn with fresh pasta handmade by an ex-Baduzzi chef and ice-cold beers on tap.