Avondale's Secret Spots in New Zealand

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    "One of those truly great Auckland suburb stores, where you can pick up some truly useful things on the cheap (picnic mats, reflective vests and jackets for cyclists, sarongs, luggage, undies, kids toys) and there’s enough truly weird stuff to make it interesting. This is a great stop for a dress up party - the hats and dresses are primo."

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    "I discovered Flourishing through the cheapeats.co.nz website. They know their Auckland cheap eats, and when Flourishing Cafe reviewed well I knew it was worth a visit. It's amazing value and great quality - a little known fact is that it's the sister restaurant to the incredibly popular Canton Cafe in Kingsland. Like its big sis, Flourishing is BYO and there's no corkage charged, making it an ideal place for a super cheap (under $20/head), super rowdy dinner with mates."

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    "A waterfall in the city? Yes it’s true. Only a five minute walk down a pretty track just off Great North Road (yes really!), this waterfall is a beauty - especially after rain. This is a really secret swimming spot in Auckland central, if you’re brave enough to ignore the ‘Danger’ sign (I’m not). But you can watch the local kids doing huge bombs and back flips, and last time I took the kids here there was a family washing their dog under the waterfall. Not exactly eco-friendly but a funny thing for the kids to see."

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    "Walk into Spice World and you’ll be sniffing in no time - the smell of exotic freshly ground spices surrounds you, but in a lovely fresh way that isn’t overpowering. This unassuming store is a foodie’s dream, especially if you dream of creating authentic Indian-influenced dishes. Instant Indian packet meals are also available here, so you can fake it till you make it. It’s also a budget friendly place with bulk bins selling store cupboard essentials at good prices. Pick up some $1 packs of incense while you are here!"

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    "Looking to buy fresh fish out West? This place is the best! An old-school fishmonger, with really fresh fish at a good price, with good advice thrown in for good measure."

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