Sylvia Park (286 Mt. Wellington Hwy., Mt. Wellington, Auckland 1060) – completed in 2007, this is perhaps the largest mall in New Zealand (with over 200 retailers). Major retailers found there include Bed Bath & Beyond, Foot Locker, Hush Puppies, L’Occitane, Quiksilver, Sony Store, Sunglass Hut, The Body Shop, Timberland, and many others.
Royal Oak Shopping Mall (691 Manukau Road, Royal Oak, Auckland) – this mall has a unique mix of shops with a variety of goods and services available, it is a great place to do all of your shopping. There are over 50 shops, many of which are national brands. This is a friendly community based […]
Northlands (55 Main North Road, Papanui 8052) – for those visiting South Island (particularly the Christchurch area), this is one of that area’s major shopping centers, with over 112 retailers – offering everything from giftware to bedding and other houseware items.
North City Shopping Centre – despite its name, this two-level shopping center is actually located on the southernmost part of New Zealand’s North Island. It originally opened in 1990 and remodeled in 2004. Along with the local & regional retailers found elsewhere in New Zealand, international brands found here include Bed Bath & Beyond, EB […]
Lynnmall (3058 Great North Road, New Lynn, Auckland) – located just 11 km southwest of Auckland CBD, this shopping center has over 135 stores — – mainly local and regional retailers. It is one of the oldest malls in the country (built in 1963, with latter renovations being made).
Tyler Street Garage (120 Quay St, Auckland 1010) – this one-time parking garage has been converted into a trendy waterfront bar and bistro. This venue’s modern fitout also gives more than a passing nod to the building’s workaday beginnings, with its solid industrial staircase, vast steel feature wall and cast aluminum bar. Given the top-notch […]
Twentyone (Level 3, SKYCITY Auckland, corner of Federal and Victoria Streets, Auckland) — From Auckland’s hottest DJs to a range of delicious cocktails, twentyone has everything needed for an epic night out. With the luxurious interior, fancy flair bartenders and bathrooms nicer than one’s living room, patrons never want to leave. Wednesday night is ‘Industry […]
Trench Bar (Level 1, Corner Quay and Hobsons Streets, Auckland CBD, Auckland) – this is a stylish and modern club located in the heart of the Viaduct. With intimate leather booths, a large dance floor and huge list of cocktails, Trench Bar also plays host to some of New Zealand’s most talented musicians and DJs […]
The Longroom (114 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn 1011, Auckland) – this bar (and restaurant) is located in Auckland’s fashionable Ponsonby district. It has a large open air courtyard space, a long open bar area, dining, leaner and lounge areas, and a rear north facing deck (covered), leaners and tables. There are also open gas fireplaces […]
The Conservatory (1-17Jellicoe Street, North Wharf, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland 1010) – this is another popular seaside restaurant & bar where groups of locals gather after work and on weekends – making this, in effect, a social spot during both daytime and evening hours. Given its location, a number of private VIP parties are held here.