Explore Parnell
Places to see:
New Zealand 's oldest suburb is famed for its charming village ambience. Be adventurous and explore our back streets to discover hidden parks, pioneer cottages and remarkable historic buildings.
Must sees’ include:
Auckland War Memorial Museum The Domain.
Open 10am - 5pm, daily except 25 December and morning 25 April (ANZAC Day).
ph: (09) 309 0443
web: www.aucklandmuseum.com
Ewelme Cottage (historic home) 14 Ayr St.
Sun 10.30am - 4.30pm.
ph:
(09) 379 0202
web: www.historicplaces.org.nz
Kinder House (historic home) 2 Ayr St.
Mon - Fri 11.00am-3.00pm.
ph:
(09) 379 4008
web:
www.kinder.org.nz
Holy Trinity Cathedral & St Mary’s 420 Parnell Rd.
Mon-Sat 10am-4pm; Sundays 12pm -3pm. Closes 3pm April – October.
ph:
(09) 377 3904
web: www.holy-trinity.org.nz
Parnell Rose Gardens (Sir Dove-Myer Robinson Park)
Gladstone Rd. Overlooking Auckland Harbour and picture perfect in summer.
ph:
(09) 307 0136
web:
www.aucklandnz.com
St Stephens Chapel Judges Bay Rd
Open for 9am Sunday service only. Additional services at Christmas.
ph:
(09) 303 9500
web: www.holy-trinity.org.nz
Free visitors maps available in Parnell stores.
Things to do:
Très tasty
La Cigale French Markets. 69 St Georges Bay Rd.
Open Sat 8am-1.30pm; Sun 9am-1.30pm.
ph:
(09) 366 9361
web: www.lacigale.co.nz
Steamy
Mainline Steam depot – restored steam locomotives & occasional excursions.
23 Cheshire Street. Open Mon-Friday 9am-4.30pm. $5 donation.
ph:
(09) 302 3005
web: www.mainlinesteam.co.nz
Very Tasty
Parnell Farmers’ Market
The Jubilee Building, 545 Parnell Rd. Saturdays 8am-12noon.
ph:
(09) 379 2095
web: www.parnell.org.nz
Swimmingly good
Parnell Baths. Judges Bay Rd. Open November – Easter.
Mon-Fri 6am-8pm; weekends & public holidays 8am-8pm.
ph:
(09) 373 3561
web: www.clmnz.co.nz
Also see: parnell events calendar