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90 Ash Street Avondale Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 828 3309 |
The Avondale Jockey Club holds its monthly meet here. Exact times and dates vary. At those times you can take a punt or two, and have a quiet pint (or two), and admission is free. This is the home of the prestigious Avondale Cup, which is run annually. During summer the sports grounds within the racing track are used for touch rugby and cricket, and the bar is used frequently. Sunday mornings see the car park turned into the Avondale markets--where thousands turn up weekly in the hope of finding some bargains. It is handily situated only 10 minutes from central Auckland. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: kevin stables |
 Cultural diversity |
Karangahape Road Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 979 2333 http://www.kroad.co.nz/kroad/h... |
The liveliest road in town, "K' Rd", never stops. By day full of shoppers, workers, students and residents, K' Rd shifts gear after dark and caters to clubbers and diners, with diverse options ranging from drag cabaret with your meal at Caluzzi through to an organic experience at Verona Cafe. Nightclubs range from African reggae at Roots through to high-energy house music at Kiss. K' Rd stores boast true ethnic diversity - be sure to see the Polynesian influenced fashion and home wares at Buana Satu. There is a street market on Saturday mornings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Mike Corbett |
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 Photo: Rich Harris |
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Colourful Saturday morning market |
Newbury Street Otara Auckland 1701 New Zealand +64 (0)9 274 0830 |
The Saturday morning open-air market at Otara is already bustling as the sun comes up. Stallholders sell everything from fresh fruit and vegetables, to island music CDs and arts and crafts. With a decidedly South Pacific flavor, the Otara Market draws thousands of shoppers looking for bargains and exotic clothing and foods such as raw fish marinated in coconut milk or pineapple fritters. Access is from the East Tamaki off-ramp, about 20 kilometers south of central Auckland on the Southern Motorway. Arrive early for a good car park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Karl Loo |
 Photo: Peter Hamilton |
 Photo: Peter Hamilton |
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Vibrant inner-city market |
210 Victoria Street West Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 309 6911 http://www.victoria-park-marke... |
The market is set in the cobblestone courtyard adjacent to the 125-foot brick chimney of the former city Destructor - the furnace which burnt the city's rubbish in the early 1900s. The shops, cafes and restaurants are housed in the former workshops and stores, and the stables of the 90 garbage cart horses. The buildings were restored and the market developed in 1972. Amongst the varied shops you will find arts, crafts and souvenirs made from local materials and interesting clothing and jewelery. Refreshment opportunities abound - grab a coffee, a beer, and an ice cream, or try the food hall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: © EJ Chua |
 Photo: Silvana Fumega |
 Photo: Elizabeth O'Brien |
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 Photo: Benji Leung (HK) |
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 Photo: Cheng Yanni |