Wynyard Quarter

This is the exact type of place that reflects Auckland — a contemporary, multi-​cultural, outdoor fun place that incorporates the harbour. The outdoor movies on fri nights over summer, with eateries and markets adjacent, was a real highlight for visiting family from Australia. The place was packed, but not so crowded that it was overwhelming (like many of the bars and restaurants!). There was a small group of us, including two teenagers, and there was something for all of us to enjoy. Honestly, I can’t pick one thing that I would change about this place, which is a pretty good sign that they are doing something right!

Prime spot in the city with a variety of food places for all tastes. Something to suit all tastes buds from Indian to Thai.

A beautiful outdoor space that has something for everyone– of any age. Particularly great in the summer but definitely still worth stopping by during any season. A short walk over the Wynyard Crossing bridge from the Viaduct.
A great promenade along North Wharf with neat cafes/​restaurants and bars on one side and the water’s edge on the other side with cool pipes coming up from the concrete for some child-​throwback fun talking through them. Old tram tracks leading to the explosively colourful painted silos and the huge green space with the unmissable water and metal feature that you can climb up several storeys high. A super sand-​filled playground for the kids as well as a basketball court. There are interactive displays in the Karanga Plaza Kiosk in the shipping container space and a collection of public art across the entire quarter space. During the summer time, they have great events and activities on such as the Silo Park’s night markets and outdoor cinema every Friday.
A wonderfully natural environment in the city centre with stunning views of the harbour and admirable super yachts. Huge giant-​length wooden reclining chairs that can fit 2−3+ people across which is great for when the stars come out or to soak some rays. This is an urban spot well worth going out of your way for.

After a stomach filling meal in a local restaurant, it was nice to stroll around the area. It’s a very poplar extension of the viaduct area with a few different restaurants and bars to try out.
A must do on a sunny afternoon, is to grab and seat and watch the world go by. Shame I live too far to experience of a more frequent basis, but I think that maybe also be a good thing as I would not enjoy it so much.

Definitely a must for visitors to Auckland and residents alike. Such a wise use of space and a variety of things to do. The chain of café/​restaurants doesn’t hurt when you get hungry from all the wandering around in this space.
I went in the morning and I think this place will be even more exciting at night especially this summer.
I’ll definitely come back again and again!

Where does Wynyard Quarter end and Silo Park begin? This is the question that troubles me every time I saunter on over the raising bridge. Which is, in itself, one of the coolest things about our waterfront. I once saw a guy run and jump it as it came down, only to get tackled by the security guard at the end, which drew jeers from all the onlookers.
Wynyard Quarter is a great example of how Auckland is coming into its own as a city with an urban heart based around the waterfront. Transformed from a dingy industrial area into a series of wide open spaces that border the water, with no restricting walls or fences. You can sit here and watch America’s Cup boats sail, buskers do whatever they choose to do, or even watch a group of guys unload a fishing trawler. And if you ignore the distinction between Wynyard and Silo Park, then you wont have any qualms about heading to the movie nights they have on fridays.

Aucklanders have taken to Wynyard Quarter in the year-​and-​a-​half since it opened back in 2011, and it just goes to show how much Aucklanders crave quality public open spaces on the waterfront. After all, our harbour is one of Auckland’s great assets! Happily, I can announce that what you see today is the first stage in a much bigger vision that will eventually include a large park on Wynyard Point, an innovation precinct, apartments, the works.
The thing that strikes you about Wynyard is the generosity of the open spaces compared with the relatively recent Viaduct — the North Wharf Promenade is a good 10m wide, while the park space at the western end is great for kids and frequently plays host to events like Silo Cinema and Silo Markets.
In all, one of Auckland’s great success stories.

Wynyard Quarter, what a great extension to the Viaduct Harbour, Viaduct Harbour is more the posh and expensive part, but Wynard Quarter well thats the more relaxing and not so expensive area, but still really really good, with restaurants like Jack Tar and there is a cool café with old furniture which I really like as nothing matches. Plus the smelly Fish Market is here too if you want some really good fish then head there, and there is a cool Child’s playground with sand and stuff and sometimes you can meet some Pirates — doing show that is, but that is also a lot of fun for the kids. Down the end is Silo market which has some neat stalls.
Oh and parking is so much easier and cheaper this end and thats gotta be a good thing too right.

It was not love at first sight for me and Wynyard Quarter. In fact, when I first ventured down here, after hearing so much about Auckland’s re-​vamped waterfront, I though what have they been smoking?
The industrial looking buildings with the tram tracks in front and the silo «park» behind have gradually grown on me though. I’ve grown accustomed to the disused train tracks as a main walkway and the odd fishing vessel obstructing my otherwise grand view of the harbour. I like the selction of bars/​cafes restaurants that are a little bit more casual and less nightclubby than it’s neighbour the viaduct harbour.