Want someone to tell you what to get the in-laws? With a list of our ideas and 200+ retail stores in the Heart of the City, this is the place to cross the shopping list off & treat yourself! Stroll down laneways, shop along Queen Street, Commercial Bay and Britomart and enjoy all the festivities in between. Plus... pre-fuel, refuel or both at the city centre's roof top bars or waterside eateries, you deserve it.
Your Gifting Inspiration
Make a day of it
Take a break from shopping and experience Christmas magic
A little magic makes for lifetime memories! To explore our interactive trail map now, click the image below.
Destination and experiential stores
Prefuel or refuel in between shops
Let our gift selector do the deciding for you:
Hint Hint
Make Christmas a joy, not a chore this year with our fun selector tool! It is jam packed with all the best gift ideas for everyone in your life, or for you to drop hints to those who need it too! You’ll also find must-see festive activations and events to help you create memories that can only be found in the city centre and plenty of suggestions for where to head for all those end-of-year catch ups or that much needed post shopping drink. Because Christmas shopping feels different in the city.
Get in and out with ease
Christmas in the city centre is brought to you by Heart of the City and Auckland Council and is supported the city centre targeted rate.