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 Historic House |
100 Mount Albert Road Mount Albert Auckland 1003 New Zealand +64 9 846 7367 http://www.historic.org.nz/pla... |
Alberton dates from 1863. Starting life as a farmhouse, it was expanded to 18 rooms with exotic towers and verandas on several levels. The estate once comprised extensive farmland, gardens and orchards making it self-sufficient. In its heyday Alberton was famous for balls, garden parties, music and hunting. The grand house contrasts with the attic servant quarters. Original furniture and antique household items remain and the garden contains fine mature trees and a fountain. Alberton is available for cocktail and garden parties, weddings and marquee functions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: russellshome |
 Photo: kevin stables |
 Photo: russellshome |
 Photo: kevin stables |
 Come place a bet |
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 |
 Photo: kevin stables |
 Photo: kevin stables |
 All eras clothing |
363 Dominion Road Mount Eden Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 630 0092 |
Men and women can find recent labels as well as styles from the 1950s, '60s and '70s in this tiny shop. They also sell other memorabilia from those eras, such as photographs. It's a good place to shop for fancy dress and party wear. Cash is paid for pre-loved items. 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 |
 Devotional, children's and gift books |
Corner Mt Albert & Dominion Roads Mt Roskill Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 620 5008 |
Owned and run by the neighbouring Mt Roskill Church of Christ, this bookstore is full of Christian resources. One standout feature is the wide selection of bibles. There are reference books, commentaries, fiction, cards, children's books, and Sunday school materials. There is also contemporary, alternative, and worship music. A range of wall hangings and other gift ideas can also be found there. Limited parking is available at the church, for this bookshop which is just 15 minutes from downtown Auckland. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Buy, sell, trade, loan |
Pioneer Plaza Henderson Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 836 6122 |
This store buys, sells, trades and loans quality goods. It has a good, wide range of small appliances (televisions, videos, stereos, and smaller) and a more limited selection of whiteware. There are also sporting goods, power and hand tools, a lot of jewelery, car stereos, camera equipment, video game consoles and games, and much, much more. There are also a few brand new items. This is also the place to come for some quick cash. However, they stop buying half an hour before the store closes and not on Sundays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Gamesman |
3119 Great North Road New Lynn Auckland 1007 New Zealand +64 (0)9 827 7004 http://www.gamesman.co.nz/ |
For a very impressive collection of computer games and other software, this is the place to come. Playstation and Dreamcast games are the most popular, and this store has all the latest and greatest titles. Some PC educational software, along with games, hardware - such as gaming consoles, memory cards, and controllers - are also sold. Games can usually be trialled before purchase. Located behind The Warehouse in New Lynn, about 20 minutes from the city. Additional Branch: 627 Mt Wellington Highway, Mt Wellington, +64 (0)9 276 8606. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Spice up your life |
528 Sandringham Road Sandringham Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 815 2307 |
Set in an interesting group of ethnic shops that include a Halal butcher, and a Muslim tailor, this small but jam-packed store is the place to head for anything and everything you could imagine using in your Indian cooking. The challenge is to find something in this line that they don't stock! As well as the usual rices, flours, dhals, ghees, pickles, nuts, curry pastes, and an array of sinus-tingling herbs and spices, you'll find unusual items like beetle nuts, asafoetida, rose water, whole nutmegs and curry leaves-even huge jars of olives, and small vats of feta cheese. 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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What does the "K" stand for? |
25 Newington Road Henderson Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 837 3720 |
This Australian retailer has been in New Zealand since 1988 and has three Auckland stores. The Henderson branch was the first, and is in Waitakere Plaza, next to Foodtown and one minute from the WestCity Shopping Center. Kmart has a broad range of stock: apparel, music, computer software, household goods, toys, sports equipment, gardening supplies, stationery, and fashion accessories. Lay-by is a popular option for many customers. Each store has it is own photo processing department also-one hour on request. The store is well set out with a friendly helpful staff. Ample free parking is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Odds and ends emporium |
543 Blockhouse Bay Road Blockhouse Bay Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 627 0085 |
This self-described "smallest department store in the world" is more of an emporium, and it seems to have a little bit of everything. Part of the Blockhouse Bay township, 20 minutes from Auckland city, it is close to a number of other shops including a post office, a hardware store, and banks. It stocks tools, toys and games, a good selection of luggage, and a lot of other odds and ends. Well worth a look. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Liquor Store |
346 Dominion Road Mt Eden Auckland New Zealand +64 (0) 9 630 7853 |
Lovrich Wines and Spirits do a tidy business selling an expansive selection of beer, wine and spirits to the surrounding area just east of downtown Auckland, in trendy Mt Eden. With New Zealand's 'bring your own' bottle policy applying to most restaurants, Lovrich caters to the crowd desiring a good wine to accompany their meal out. They have a standard selection of beer and spirits. Prices are competitive and the service always attentive at Lovrich. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Educational Experience |
539 Mt Eden Road Mt Eden Auckland 1003 New Zealand +64 (0)9 630 6318 |
Mainly Toys stocks a diverse range of colourful toys, books, and educational resources for children of all ages. It is the perfect place to shop for quality gifts for children if you want something a bit different or to meet a specific educational need. The staff can offer good advice on developmental stages in play and recommend appropriate toys for the level and age group required. A catalogue is available on request and they will mail it to you. It does not contain the entire range, so a visit to this delightful store is recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 The best foot forward |
209 St Lukes Shopping Centre St Lukes Auckland 1003 New Zealand +64 (0)9 815 0851 http://www.scarpa.co.nz/ |
Scarpa has one of the best and most affordable ranges of imported shoes on offer in New Zealand. With a store in the St Lukes shopping mall and also in the 277 mall on Broadway in Newmarket, they offer high style at a range of prices. Stocking mostly Australian and Italian labels, their selection is up-to-the-minute yet elegant and the retail assistants are always knowledgeable and ready to answer any questions you may have regarding their stock and style. 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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Delicatessen |
3/385 Great North Road Henderson Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 836 6211 |
A taste of the 'old country' can be discovered with a visit to the Windmill Dutch Shop. Authentic Dutch imported foods are tasty and exotic. Sweets, including licorice, biscuits and cookies, are mouth watering; several different flavours of cheese, such as the clove and garlic gouda, are superb; and the selection of local sausages is a serious temptation. Windmill brings Holland to New Zealand, selling Dutch cooking tools, towels and crockery. But their main focus is food which is flavorsome and delicious. Review © 2007, Wcities |