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 Upmarket, undercover shopping in the city |
21-25 Elliott Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 375 4960 http://www.atriumonelliott.co.nz |
As a fairly new building the Atrium offers the best in ambience and facilities, including escalators, lifts and a magnificently decorated dome over head. There is a range of exclusive shops for fashion and sports clothing, shoes, books, gifts, homeware and more. You will find Max, Sussan, amie*, George Harrison, Rebel Sport, Amazon, Dymocks, Andrea Biani, Higashi and The Great New Zealand Shop. The food hall on the ground floor is an excellent if rather busy place. One hour's free parking with a shopping receipt is available in the Crowne Plaza Hotel parking building, entrance off Albert Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 A day of rest |
100 Jervois Road Herne Bay Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 378 9696 http://www.equipoisespa.co.nz/ |
Auckland's first official day spa was the Equipoise Spa in Ponsonby. Still amongst the best, it is always busy and has a loyal and satisfied clientele. Treatments are competitively priced, with a one hour facial or massage. The day spa comes with a variety of options and all are highly recommended. They also have a hair salon on the premises and sell a wide range of beauty products, including the organically produced Aveda range. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inner city beauty |
246 Queen Street Lorne Street Level Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 366 3067 http://www.morethanskin.co.nz |
This central city beauty haven offers a full range of beauty therapies as well as stocking skin care brands such as Decleor of Paris and Joyce Blok. Their gift vouchers make a wonderful present, packaged elegantly and tied with a French ribbon at the end and they can be delivered to your door. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Two floors of specialty shops in historic arcade |
Queen & Customs Sts Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 358 1777 |
Queen's Arcade is a delightful piece of old Auckland history. It has fashioned itself into an interesting collection of specialist boutique shops. Here you will find Decor Cakes, The Pipe Centre, The Ballet Barre, War Souvenirs, King of Cards (cards and comics), Birkenstock Shoes, Homeworks (haberdashery and handcraft supplies) and Upstairs Antiques, to name a few. The Arcade has been elegantly refurbished. Early wrought-iron roof trusses and glazed roofing allow light to filter downwards over the interior. Patio Licensed Cafe looks out over Queen Street. There are a couple of coffee bars at the other end of the arcade. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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An Auckland institution |
63 Davis Crescent Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 522 2544 http://www.servilles.co.nz/hai... |
An institution in Auckland hairdressing, Servilles salons have never lost their style, much like owner Paul Huege de Serville. Now with salons throughout Auckland and New Zealand, the Albert Street site began the empire. With coffee and chocolates on arrival, and deluxe wash basins the Servilles 'experience' is of paramount importance. Prices are affordable. Whoever the stylist, a trip to Servilles will always guarantee a quality cut from a well trained i.e. Servilles trained consultant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Superb quality from traditional department store |
253-261 Queen Street Auckland 1000 New Zealand +64 9 377 4770 http://www.smithandcaugheys.co... |
Smith and Caughey is Auckland's oldest established department store. Quality is the word for their goods, ambience and service. Expect to pay a little extra for the privilege. There are clothing departments for women, men and children; lingerie; shoes; perfumery and cosmetics; fine china; home wares; gifts and more. The cafeteria upstairs serves light snacks and substantial meals. There is a traditional hairdresser for gentlemen in-store. The most comfortable rest rooms in Auckland are found here. Now you can shop at Smith and Caughey on-line. In particular a wide range of gift boxes and hampers are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cutting edge style and technique |
28 Lorne Street Auckland 300 New Zealand +64 9 358 5469 |
Right in the centre of Auckland city you'll find Soi, a small and super stylish salon employing some of New Zealand's most highly sought-after hairdressers. The salon places an emphasis on modern, cutting edge styling and new techniques, but clients from all backgrounds will have their needs met to their maximum advantage. Stylists Richard Kavanagh and Paul Dean share a wide range of awards and fashion experience between them, whilst on site colourists are among the best in their field. Bookings are essential. You'll easily find Soi next to the New Auckland Art Gallery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sanctuary by the Sea |
Level 1, Shed 20 Princes Wharf Auckland New Zealand +64 9 309 9086 http://www.servillesspa.com/ |
Auckland's newest Day Spa, the Spa de Serville, calls itself an example of 'sanctuary by the sea' - as indeed it is. It can be found overlooking the Waitemata Harbour on Auckland's Viaduct Basin - the feeling of tranquility within, a stark contrast to the America's Cup madness just outside its doors in recent months. Affiliated with the Servilles chain of salons, they offer a full range of spa and beauty treatments, along with a fully staffed salon and car valet service. Some prices are at the higher end of the market, but the treatments on offer are divine and often well worth the outlay. An example is the Total Zen day package, which includes a four hand massage, body wrap, manicure and pedicure, eyelash tint, blow dry and makeup, amongst other delights. The more basic treatments are competitively priced, as are hair cuts and colors. For a truly pampering experience, call for an appointment now. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Award winning style |
37 Ponsonby Road Ponsonby Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 360 0588 |
Owned by award-winning husband and wife team Stephen and Lucy Vincent-Marr, the Stephen Marr Hair and Beauty salon is among Auckland's best. Appointments are always necessary, and each of their stylists are hand-picked for their technique and creative flair. Their beauty salon has prices at the upper end of the market but is renowned for its expert massage and facial techniques. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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International style |
178 Queen Street Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 379 9334 |
Part of a world-renowned International chain of salons, the Toni & Guy salon in inner city Queen Street comes with a heavy reputation to keep. They achieve this more than admirably, their stylists highly trained in their signature techniques whilst bringing quirks of their own to the shop floor. They sell the full range of specialty TiGi products exclusive to the salon and have a large number of stylists available to meet your needs. Appointments not always essential but recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |