Fortieth & Hurstmere

Auckland


Easily reached by bus from midtown Auckland, this brick-lined laneway off Takapuna's main shopping street features cool eateries serving up everything from rotisserie chicken to super-healthy Hawaiian poke and Colombian-style barbecue. Check the website for menus and the opening times of the seven distinct operations, including superior wood-fired pizza and Auckland's best burgers.


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