The Neighbourhood.

Kohimarama - Kohi to most who live here - sits on the eastern bays between Mission Bay and St Heliers. Close to everything, still feels like a village. Here's what we love.

The Art.

Auckland Art Gallery - Toi o Tāmaki

New Zealand's largest art collection. Free entry to the permanent collection. 15 min to the CBD.

For the foodie.

Kohi Store

The local heartbeat. Great coffee, fresh food, the kind of friendly service that makes you feel like a regular immediately.

Azabu

Japanese-South American cuisine at Mission Bay. Sophisticated and worth booking ahead.

Kohi Fish + Chips

Classic, done properly. Eat on the beach wall and watch the world go by. Hard to beat on a summer evening.

Ginger Thai

Reliable local favourite. Great for a casual dinner without going far.

Staying in?

All of the above are on Uber Eats. Deck, sunset, takeaway — a very good evening.

Find out more

Te Paparahi Toi Māori - Māori Art Walks

Guided Māori art walks through the city. A grounding way to understand place before you leave.

Art Shop St Heliers

Local art, prints and gifts in the village. St Heliers is a scenic walk along the waterfront.

Babylon

A local creative space worth finding. Ask us for the latest.

  • Kohimarama sits at the edge of a city with a quietly impressive arts scene. From world-class galleries to Māori cultural walks and local creative spaces, there's more to discover than you'd expect.

  • The eastern bays punch well above their weight when it comes to eating well. From fresh fish on the sea wall to inventive dining at Mission Bay, you won't have to go far - but you'll want to.

  • Kohimarama is genuinely one of the best spots in Auckland to be with kids. The beach is calm and safe, the aquarium is ten minutes up the road, and there's enough to fill a week without anyone getting bored.

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For the family.

Kohimarama Beach

Two minutes from the gate. Calm water, sandy beach, and a boardwalk. Kayak and paddle board ready to go.

Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium

Penguins, sharks, stingrays - 10 min along Tamaki Drive. Kids love it. Honestly, adults do too.

Auckland War Memorial Museum

Natural history, Māori culture, and Auckland's story - set in the Domain with beautiful grounds for a picnic after.

Auckland Art Gallery - Toi o Tāmaki

Free entry for kids under 16. Regular family programmes through the year.