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 Cycling enthusiasts' heaven |
36 Customs Street East Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 309 5566 http://www.adventure-auckland.... |
In the heart of downtown Auckland, Adventure Cycles offer a full range of services from new and used bicycle sales and rentals, including guaranteed buy-backs, through to maintenance and repairs. Mountain bike hire starts at around NZD25 per day. Workshop space is available for hire and includes full use of the tools and any expertise from the shop. Adventure Cycles also offer bicycle maintenance classes and storage of bicycles and gear. The enthusiastic staff is happy to impart information and share experiences about exciting places to go cycling. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Dress for action |
The Strand Takapuna Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 489 7335 |
Featuring mainly New Zealand and Australian labels, this is the place for specialized sportswear. The wide range of stock includes women's dresses up to size 22, sarongs, rash shirts for sun protection, board shorts, gymwear, swimwear, sportswear, Italian sandals up to size 10, accessories, socks and swim goggles. Swimwear is available all year round. There is plenty of parking on the street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 A new way of walking |
246 Broadway Newmarket Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 529 9201 |
For the specialists in running and walking shoes, it is essential to visit The Athlete's Foot in Newmarket and St Lukes Mall. They stock all major brands of sports shoes such as Nike, Reebok and Adidas, as well as a wide selection of walking shoes which will be fitted to suit your needs. Staff will measure your foot and observe your walking style before assessing which type of shoe is best for you. Here, helpful and knowledgeable staff are at your service. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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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For all your adventurous needs |
109 Queen Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 366 1966 |
For camping and trekking equipment, this store is the place to head. They have loads of packs, tents, sleeping bags, camping tools, watches, altimeters and cooking equipment. Also available is a very good selection of quality high performance clothing and shoes, thermal underwear and socks. If you are planning a camping trip, or something else equally adventurous, give the friendly staff here a visit-they know what you will need and how to use it too. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Blue Dude |
6 Durham Street East Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 309 5017 http://www.swimwear.co.nz |
Tucked away in Durham Lane, just off Queen Street, this bright little shop is the place to go before heading to the beach. As well as men's and women's swim wear of all styles, including separates for girls who like to mix and match two-piece stylings, there are board shorts, sarongs and costumes for children between two and 15 years old. Men's sizes go up to XXX and women to size 24. Choose from 35 different labels--mainly New Zealand and Australian. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Canoe hire |
502 Sandringham Road Sandringham Auckland 1003 New Zealand +64 9 815 2073 http://www.kayak.co.nz/ |
For canoes, equipment and accessories, visit the store in Sandringham. With proof of ability, freedom rentals are available. If you want to make the most of the canoe experience, take a guided tour from the Waiwera base, situated 45 minutes north of Auckland. With day trips around the Waiwera estuary, kayaking the Puhoi River or overnight and weekend tours of the Kowhai coast, all abilities and budgets are catered for. All necessary training and equipment is provided, you can even take a course to learn how to roll! Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Public access golf course |
46a Linwood Avenue Western Springs Auckland 1002 New Zealand +64 (0) 9 846 6758 |
Conveniently located five minutes drive from central Auckland, Chamberlain Park, being a public golf course, is the place to be in the swing. The grounds themselves are beautiful with finely manicured greens set amongst native trees. All amenities are available from trundler and shoe hire to motorized carts, leading pro-shop and qualified teachers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rugby jerseys galore |
45 Queen Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 307 2357 http://www.champions.co.nz |
Champions of the World specialize in rugby jerseys. You can buy your replica All Black jersey here or any of your favorite Super-12 or NPC rugby team's jerseys. They also have casual sportswear, including comfortable sweatshirts and t-shirts. You can also buy a rugby ball and kicking tee--with a little practice maybe you can make it into one of the big teams! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For skating and snowboarding |
55-56 Little High Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 374 3975 http://www.cheapskates.co.nz |
The Cheapskates store at Grafton in the Auckland area, this one has all the skateboarding wear and gear that you could hope for. From decks to wheels, safety equipment to some of the baggiest pants you will see anywhere, this is a skaties' heaven. Many of the stores have their own pro teams. A visit to this store shall not send you back empty-handed, you think of it and you can get it here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cycling specialists |
282 Ponsonby Road Ponsonby Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0) 376 4447 http://www.cyco.co.nz |
Right in the heart of trendy Ponsonby, Cyco is a specialist cycle shop offering most makes and models of bikes, particularly specialized, Peugeot cycles and Avanti brands. Whatever your cycling code, mountain, racing or touring, Cyco staff will listen to your needs, and offer expert advice on cycles, accessories, clothing, and shoes to help you reach the level of performance you require. Cyco have a repair workshop where they can repair or service your bicycle, but you can also buy many of the tools you need to do the job yourself. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Shops and large food hall |
Corner Customs and Albert Streets Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 978 5065 |
Shopping here includes fashion clothing and shoes, leather goods, health foods, post shop and stationery, stamp collectors, banking, flowers, pharmacy, aromatherapy, art, crafts, gifts and tableware, fresh fruit and vegetables and seafood. Even the Warehouse for bargain hunters on Level Three. The Foodcourt on Level Two has a selection of tastes from all round the world, and there is a Starbucks Cafe on the corner of the Square. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Bikes, bikes and more bikes |
Corner Titirangi Road & Margan Avenue New Lynn Auckland 1007 New Zealand +64 (0)9 827 8240 http://www.hedgehog.co.nz |
Go visit the Hedgehog. They cater to all needs; from your toddler's first tricycle, to the seasoned professional! They have BMX, mountain, urban, road, and kids bikes. Some of the internationally known brand names are Giant, Peugeot, Diamondback, RaceLine, Healing, Tri-Ang, S & M, and Free Agent. Their comprehensive range of accessories includes drinking systems, car racks, helmets, food, and all bike parts. Cycling clothing, books, videos, and posters are also sold. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Clothing to beat the elements |
151 Queen Street Opposite Vulcan Lane Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 309 4615 |
For all the adventure equipment and clothing you could ever need, this is the place. They specialise in outdoor clothing and shoes - both of which are generally waterproof and are essential for a successful excursion. As well as that, they sell scarves, gloves, packs, tents, cooking equipment, thermoses and Lonely Planet guides. they put out a good catalogue and even have some cute kids clothes, including thermals and raincoats. Additional Branch: 200 Victoria Street West, Auckland, +64 9 377 7560. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For knives!!! |
St Lukes Shopping Centre Mount Albert Auckland 1003 New Zealand +64 (0)9 846 7599 |
Not surprisingly, this store specialises in knives - kitchen knives, knife sets, Victorinox Swiss Army knives, hunting knives, pocket knives, big knives, little knives, knife blocks, and chopping boards. A sharpening service is also offered for all blades, including scissors. As well as all of that, they also sell such quality products as Maglite torches and Leatherman tools. If it is a knife you're after, chances are, you'll probably find what you're looking for here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A 'must' for kite enthusiasts |
111 Symonds Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 358 0991 |
Run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts, colourful Kiteworks are the manufacturers and suppliers of high-performance stunt kites and accessories including lines, handles, tube, footstraps and much more. Apart from supplying the wind itself, this store is packed full of everything required to keep a kite flying. With a full range of custom designs, and offering a repair service and advice; if they're not working, they're probably out testing their latest ideas. These people are serious about kites. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All the sportswear you need |
142 Broadway Newmarket Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 520 7453 |
All of the top sports clothing and footwear brands are represented here, including Adidas, Nike, Converse, Fila, Reebok and Asics. The shop assistants know about their products and can give advice about the best shoes for a particular sport, for example. There are often tables of specials or old stock, so go along for a bargain. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Camping, tramping, & skiing gear |
1st floor, 241 Broadway Newmarket Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 524 7957 |
For camping, tramping, and skiing equipment, this is the place to look in Newmarket. Located just above Dymocks Bookstore on Broadway, this store has everything you could need for a successful trip. Whether you are after tents, backpacks, cooking equipment, ski poles, survival gear, sleeping bags or camping tools--look no further. With a little assistance from the informed and friendly staff, you'll be set up in no time at all. Happy camping!!! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rugged place, rugged clothing |
350 Broadway Newmarket Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 522 0071 |
This store has classy and dressy, yet tough and rugged clothing--for the well-dressed refined person with an adventurous streak, you might say. Catering to both men and women, the emphasis here is on quality, and the prices reflect this. They have some Italian moleskin clothing, some items of luggage, and sheep with wooden legs and heads. The staff are friendly and courteous too. For women, they stock the MacJays range of bright and comfortable casuals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tee off here |
16 Kingdon Street Newmarket Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 0508 763 374 http://www.pmd.co.nz |
Catering to the upper end of the market, this shop specializes in casual wear, golf and corporate apparel for men and women. In business since 1982, everything is made in New Zealand and they export to Japan. Sizes from small to XXL are available in unisex polo shirts and sweaters. Special runs of 100 per cent cotton polos can be arranged in corporate colours, as well as special promotion printing. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sporty with taste |
210 Victoria Street West (Victoria Park Market) Auckland 1005 New Zealand +64 9 302 1866 |
If you take your exercise with a liberal dose of style, then Platinum Sportswear in Victoria Park Market is definitely your kind of store. For up-to-the-minute style in trainers and running shoes as well as the clothing that goes with them, this Nike-affiliated store is the only place to go. They also stock accessories such as gym bags and knapsacks, sports watches and sipper bottles, and the fanciest sweatbands in town! If Nike's your brand, head nowhere else. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gear for adventurers |
Corner 'K' Road and Gundry Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 309 6444 http://www.rrsport.co.nz |
This is the adventurer's shopping paradise - 15,000 square feet of new and used gear for fishing, tramping, skiing, camping, cycling, climbing, all water sports and more. Find everything from kayaks and canoes to golf gear, skis, snowboards, and a great display of tents. They stock wet suits and also have a great collection of branded surf clothing. R&R offer the best brands, and the best deals, actively trading, exchanging, and buying used sports gear. There is a complete bike and snow workshop, offering excellent repair quality, prices and turnaround times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Spoilt for choice |
Albany Mega Centre Don McKinnon Dr Auckland 1311 New Zealand +64 (0)9 415 1110 http://www.rebelsport.co.nz |
Rebel Sport stores are of gymnasium proportion, with a range of products to match. All popular brands are available, from sports clothing and shoes to golf clubs, cricket bats, and sunglasses. If you need the right gear, and you want to look good while you're out there doing it, Rebel Sport is worth a visit. Find yourself spoilt for choice, with a friendly staff on-hand to assist in locating and choosing the items you want. Just off the Northern Motorway at Albany, there is plenty of free parking. Rebel Sport has locations throughout New Zealand, check website for more information. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Golf Course |
120 Abbots Way Remuera Auckland New Zealand +64 (0) 9 524 5147 |
Nestled in the heart of Auckland's eastern suburbs, the Remuera Golf Club provides easy access for the golf enthusiast without time to travel great distances for their game. The folks in Remuera, a bastion of the well heeled, expect and receive a lovely space to test their game and practice their swing. Easily meeting these demands, with a well-stocked pro shop and qualified teachers available, a visit to this club is a treat. The grounds are superb and the ambiance dignified at this eastern bays golf course. Membership to club, or membership of an affiliated club required. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Major fashion and food hall |
Corner of Lake Road & Anzac Street Takapuna Auckland 1309 New Zealand |
Shore City Galleria is a spacious and popular shopping centre in Takapuna, the largest retail centre on the Shore. It is identified as a principal centre for fashion clothing with many well known labels available. There are of course plenty of other shops here too such as shoes, pharmacy, homewares, hardware, music, gifts, and a Farmers department store attached. What is not inside the Galleria will doubtless be outside nearby in the street. The new food court on the lower floor is attractively laid out and offers a great range of food types for substantial and inexpensive meals and snacks, or just coffee. A large carpark beside the Galleria has direct enclosed access into the shopping center. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sole for sports buffs |
193 Dominion Road Mt Eden Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 630 3561 |
If you cannot find the sports shoe you need at Smith's, it is going to be hard to find it anywhere else. Smith's has an extensive range of branded sports shoes for almost any sports code, and if they haven't got what you want in store they will check with their other branches. Visit them at the right time, during one of their amazing sales, and you can get some fantastic bargains on anything from cross-trainers to soccer boots, and everything in-between. Smith's has branches in Takapuna, Newmarket, Manukau, Henderson and Queen Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Surf's up |
101 Queen Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 377 0822 |
Surf Central is home to all the top surf clothing and surfboard brands available in New Zealand today. They have got all the biggies such as Rip Curl, Mambo, Arnette and Oakley. The staff all surf and skateboard themselves and can give you all the information you need about their stock as well as some well-informed local tips if you are into action as well as style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine public golf course |
Northcote Road Takapuna Auckland 1309 New Zealand +64 (0)9 443 5002 |
This public golf course is located only ten minutes north of the Harbour Bridge. The wide fairways and lack of water hazards invite many to pull out their drivers, but the trees, bunkers and landscaping around the greens require some fancy iron play. There is also a practice green and a driving range. Sets of clubs and motorised carts are available for hire. The large pro-shop is always well stocked and often has good specials. Bookings are advisable, but not compulsory. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Timberland means quality |
80 Parnell Rise Parnell Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 303 4781 http://www.timberland.com |
Timberland clothing is internationally renowned for it is quality and durability. It is the place for outdoor wear for men and women, indoor wear with a slightly rugged look, or a pair of those famous Timberland boots! Go on in and give the friendly staff a visit, they will be only too happy to reciprocate. Parnell is only five minutes from central Auckland. Review © 2007, Wcities |
