23 NOV 2024 - 5 JAN 2025
Just Announced: A new giant Christmas Tree is coming to Auckland!
The home of Christmas is here in the Heart of the City - where you can fully embrace the Christmas spirit. Discover bespoke gift ideas at over 200+ retail stores (go on, treat yourself this season), celebrate in style at an incredible selection of world-class restaurants and rooftop bars (nothing cuts through the dread of Christmas like a rooftop bar), enjoy a silent night at a cozy hotel, and explore our interactive trail of 20+ incredible decorations, activations and performers. Have a very merry grown-up Christmas!
The City Centre Festive Trail
01 NOV - 31 DEC 2024
Experience Christmas magic on Queen Street with this annual Christmas window display at iconic department store, Smith &...
Find a stunning range of festive ornaments, decorative Santas and more!
22 Nov 2024 - 24 Dec 2024
Make a one-of-a-kind holiday memories by going up to the top of Tamaki Makaurau to post a letter full of wishes to Santa
With the tallest reaching six metres in height, it's hard to miss these baubles in Te Komititanga. Take a moment between...
28 NOV - 21 DEC 2024 | THU, FRI & SAT | 11AM - 6PM
Queen Street comes alive with a feast of family fun on Thursday, Friday and Saturday each week from 28 November to 21...
5 DEC - 27 DEC, 2024
The festive season is shaping up at Commercial Bay with activities, events and pop-ups sure to get you in the silly season...
Put down the Bublē & pop some bubbly
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Whether you're after casual or fine dining for small or large groups, these are our top picks.
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Enjoy festive catch-ups in the city centre with these great waterside restaurants and bars.
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From waterside views to cute laneways, rooftop decks and garden bars, the city centre has some of the best outdoor dining...
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Check out these city centre spots to indulge and relax into a long lunch.
A little magic makes for big memories
Enjoy a silent night with room service
New Zealand’s first 5 Green Star Hotel and a peaceful retreat within the heart of the buzzing shopping and hospitality...
Enjoy a luxurious, 5-star experience at this new accommodation gem in the heart of the city.
A daily chocolate hour, free ice cream for kids and a 24-hour in-room sundae service!
Located in prime position at 67 Customs Street East, SO/ Auckland occupies the former Reserve Bank and home of the country’s...
Nestled within the old-world charm of Auckland’s High Street – just minutes from the bustle of the Britomart, lower Queen...
Fa la la along to these markets
30 NOV-1 DEC 2024, 10AM
Get amongst this great Christmas day out, complete with gift stalls, gourmet treats, entertainment, delicious wines...
7-8 DEC, 2024, 10AM-4PM
Artisan market stalls, craft workshops, meet Santa & more!
27 NOV - 22 DEC 2024
For alternative fashion and accessories head to Celestial Corner where they will be popping up on Little High Street for a...
Click the map below to explore our Christmas trail
Te Manaaki is a gift for the city from Heart of the City and Precinct Properties, with support from Auckland Council via the city centre targeted rate.
