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Where to find second hand treasure
- 112Lose hours looking at all the unquie, antique treasures. Always something new!
- 21Oratia AntiquesOratiaHuge range of quality knick-knacks. Pefect spot for Xmas gifts!
- 324Junk & DisorderlyBalmoralAs seen on The Block NZ. HUGE warehouse crammed with stunning pieces. Live music often plays on a Sunday, perfect!
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Best of Te Atatu Peninsula
- 15Abundance Art GalleryTe Atatu PeninsulaAmazing selection of local arts and crafts. From stunning original paintings to custom made book marks, there is always something new to look at.
- 248The Delicious Food StoreTe Atatu PeninsulaQuite possibly the most family friendly place to eat in all of Auckland. Great outdoor area including sandpit for the kids, while you enjoy their superb menu, coffee, beer and wine. Live music, quiz and wine tasting nights are always full of fun.
- 313Thai Peninsula RestaurantTe Atatu PeninsulaFriendly service and amazing food make this a great night out. Try the money bags, they are perfection!
- 46Grab yourself an ice cream to enjoy on your walk. Baby single cones only $1.50!! Great selection of flavours!!
- 55Fuze Cafe Te AtatuTe Atatu PeninsulaGreat little cafe tucked away in the heart of Te Atatu Peninsula shops - great coffee and food, perfect for brunch or lunch with friends and family.
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Best live music venues
- 148The Kings Arms TavernNewtonThe legendary Kings Arms Tavern is one of the best places in New Zealand to see up and coming talent from both New Zealand and around the world. Great intimate setting with amazing acoustics, and a large outdoors area to cool off and take a breather.
- 217The PowerstationEden TerraceThe Powerstation has seen some legendary acts in its time. Every gig I've seen therehas blown me away! There is always plenty of space and a great atmosphere. Its close to some great bars to get ready for the show.
- 334The Civic TheatreAuckland CentralThe Civic is the most stylish venue in Auckland, and probably all of New Zealand. The venue is stunning and provides a great view of the stage from any seat in the house. The acoustics are always incredible. I wish it was used more often!
- 437Spark ArenaAuckland CentralThe go-to venue for large international acts with loads of incredible artists playing the arena each year. Lots of bars and food options make a conformable night out. The best venue of its size in the country.
- 511Mt Smart StadiumPenroseSome of the biggest concerts ever seen in New Zealand were at Mt Smart Stadium, including the now legendary Michael Jackson shows in '96. It always attracts big crowds and big atmospheres. Also home to the Big Day Out for 20 years it has produced some truly magic moments.
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Top coffee spots
- 148The Delicious Food StoreTe Atatu PeninsulaQuite possibly the most family friendly place to eat in all of Auckland. Great outdoor area including sandpit for the kids, while you enjoy their superb menu, coffee, beer and wine. Live music, quiz and wine tasting nights are always full of fun.
- 20Kreem offers a wide variety of superb food at very reasonable prices - pick a gourmet salad from the cabinet or perhaps share a pizza off their menu. Happy hour on Friday nights - a great excuse to pop in after work, or for those on the run Kreem offers a drive through service too!
- 342Humbug CafeGlen EdenCozy little cafe with super yummy food! It always has a great atmosphere and the coffee is perfect. Just sit back and relax while the kids entertain themselves in the play area.
- 45Fuze Cafe Te AtatuTe Atatu PeninsulaGreat little cafe tucked away in the heart of Te Atatu Peninsula shops - great coffee and food, perfect for brunch or lunch with friends and family.
- 59The Coffee Club HendersonHendersonEnjoy their yummy toasties and sweet treats with your coffee without breaking the bank, a nice place you can reply on for a good bit to eat time and time again.
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What to do on a rainy day
- 10Evergreen BooksDevonportYou could literally spend weeks browsing Evergreen Books. For lovers of books it just doesn't get better than this. Ginormus range of new books and pre-loved books, there really is something for everyone.
- 212Retro lovers heaven! Take a trip down memory lane, there's always something new to browse.
- 368Real Groovy AucklandAuckland CentralHuge range of unique and quirky gift ideas. Books, music, movies and loads of oddities.
- 419Event Cinemas WestgateMasseyWith a number of places to eat nearby this is a great one stop shop location, perfect for killing time on a rainy afternoon.
- 53Pins - Lincoln RoadHendersonRound up some friends and unleash your competitive side. Rack up some spares, strikes or even some turkeys to further improve your day! Great way to catch up with friends and have some fun. There is a bar with food available and also some arcade machines to kill more time.
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Best brunch spots
- 117The Servo Licensed EateryTe Atatu PeninsulaCasual dining at it's best. Enjoy food from the delicious menu and take in the amazing views across the water to Auckland city. It also boasts a great play area for the kids!
- 238The RiverheadRiverheadGreat place to grab an affordable bite to eat. Awesome bar food and a restaurant with a more diverse menu. Indoor and outdoor seating options overlooking the estuary. The live blues on a Sunday is always a treat!
- 348The Delicious Food StoreTe Atatu PeninsulaQuite possibly the most family friendly place to eat in all of Auckland. Great outdoor area including sandpit for the kids, while you enjoy their superb menu, coffee, beer and wine. Live music, quiz and wine tasting nights are always full of fun.
- 40Kreem offers a wide variety of superb food at very reasonable prices - pick a gourmet salad from the cabinet or perhaps share a pizza off their menu. Happy hour on Friday nights - a great excuse to pop in after work, or for those on the run Kreem offers a drive through service too!
- 542Humbug CafeGlen EdenCozy little cafe with super yummy food! It always has a great atmosphere and the coffee is perfect. Just sit back and relax while the kids entertain themselves in the play area.