From giant baubles to light forest and magical window displays, the city centre is all dressed up for Christmas!
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.
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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
Wonder Journal, is a quiet celebration of craft and curiosity.
Find a stunning range of festive ornaments, decorative Santas and more!
Renowned for stocking obscure and interesting books, Unity has one of the best book collections in Auckland.
Shut the Front Door offers a fun and ever changing range of the coolest products from all over the world, from homewares to...
Here at Comvita we are passionate about helping people be well and connect with goodness of nature. We offer the purest...
Aotea are committed to making functional and healing herbal health products. We take inspiration from Rongoā Māori and...
At Aesop, you can explore and select from a complete range of skin, hair and body care products, distinguished by botanical...
WORLD Britomart reflects the label's eclectic and quirky style.
One of New Zealand’s oldest and best loved department stores, Smith & Caughey’s stocks three levels of the world’s best...
There is nothing better than a second hand book. A book which has been well read, well loved and well enjoyed. Find your next...
The Guitar Gallery is a unique store specialised in new and used equipment for all your guitar needs.
King of Cards is your one stop, games shop in the heart of the city
Prefuel or refuel in between shops
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What better way to bask in the joy of silly season days than at a rooftop bar? With over 10 spectacular rooftop spots, the...
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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...
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
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Check out our insider parking tips that will help you have more time to enjoy what the city centre has to offer.
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Children 5-15, inclusive, travelling with a registered AT HOP card can travel free on trains, buses and ferries on weekends...
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.
