Auckland's rooftop scene punches above its size. The 10 below cover the CBD, Ponsonby and Britomart. Most have harbour or Sky Tower views.
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The 10 best rooftop bars in Auckland
01 · Auckland
CBD
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Tower bar · 53rd floor
On the 53rd floor of the Sky Tower. Sweeping panoramic Auckland views.
Order: A signature with the Auckland panorama
02 · Auckland
Viaduct Harbour
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Harbour rooftop
Viaduct Harbour rooftop with direct waterfront views.
Order: A martini with the harbour view
03 · Auckland
Britomart
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Casual rooftop · Britomart
Casual Britomart rooftop with central views.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
04 · Auckland
Britomart
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
At QT Auckland. Modern rooftop with sweeping harbour views.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
05 · Auckland
CBD
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Casual rooftop
Casual CBD rooftop with strong cocktail program.
Order: A craft cocktail at sunset
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06 · Auckland
Princes Wharf
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Hotel rooftop · Pool
At Hilton Auckland on Princes Wharf. Pool deck with harbour views.
Order: A pool-side cocktail
07 · Auckland
Wynyard Quarter
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Hotel rooftop · Polished
At Park Hyatt Auckland. Polished rooftop with harbour views.
Order: A perfect Manhattan with the harbour
08 · Auckland
Britomart
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Casual rooftop · Britomart
Casual Britomart laneway rooftop with strong cocktail program.
Order: A signature cocktail at sunset
09 · Auckland
Wynyard Quarter
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Hotel rooftop · Modern
Modern hotel rooftop with sweeping harbour views.
Order: A craft cocktail at sunset
10 · Auckland
Mt Eden
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Casual rooftop · Suburb
Casual Mt Eden rooftop with city and Rangitoto views.
Order: A casual cocktail at sunset
More Auckland rooftopsThe full Auckland rooftop-bar index by neighbourhood.
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How Auckland uses harbour views
Most peak between 6 and 9 PM. The Sky Tower bar is the iconic option.
