Overview

Take a walk around one of the city's earliest suburbs following the route set out in the brochure Historic Ponsonby, available from the Auckland Visitor Information Centre or public libraries. Highlights include lots of picturesque narrow streets, quaint workers cottages lovingly restored, Victoria Park Market, several historic pubs, and the grand old Ponsonby Post Office. There are numerous bars and cafes for refreshments as well as great shopping in this area.