There are plenty of ways for you to balance out their hard volunteer work in Auckland with play. As an international city, there are people from all around the world who call this city their home. Along with restaurants boasting an impressive array of international cuisines, there is a thriving cafe culture in Auckland. Kiwis take their flat whites seriously, and if you’re not careful you’ll pick up a caffeine habit as well.
On the weekends there are boutique food markets, lively sports matches, and plenty of day trips available. Kitesurf, bungy jump, jet ski, mountain climb: there are endless ways to entertain yourself in the great outdoors in Auckland. Getting involved in a sport is a great way to get to know the local community better: sport is a universal language and one Kiwis are fluent in. Bonus points if you can hold a conversation about the latest All Blacks match.
Each neighborhood of Auckland has something that makes it unique. Ponsonby is where the rich kids come to play after dark, and where yoga mums eat vegan cheesecake during the day. K road is where you can find vintage clothing stores and gay bars in equal numbers, Browns Bay is a laid-back beach getaway, and Mount Eden is all about hipster cool where you can sip tea in bookshops before hiking up the mini-mountain for panoramic views of the city.