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Top tourist attractions
- 158Sky TowerAuckland CentralNot to be missed! Amazing 360 degree views! Great restaurants. You can even bungee off the top or walk around the outside.
- 211Auckland Museum ShopParnellLearn some of new Zealand's history, fun activities along the way
- 3293Auckland ZooWestern SpringsGreat family day out! See lions, elephants, zebras and monkeys. Great on a sunny day.
- 461Stardome Observatory & PlanetariumRoyal OakLearn about the stars and the planets. Really good shows and simulators too.y
- 540Eden ParkKingslandMust visit mount eden stadium at least once to watch a rugby game! Always a buzzing atmosphere, especially when the All Blacks are playing!
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Indoor entertainment on a rainy day
- 171SnowplanetSilverdaleLearn to ski or just go for a muck around in the snow.
- 20Action Raceway - Go Karts & Bumper BoatsSilverdaleLots of fun for the whole family!
- 38Xtreme Entertainment BotanyBotany, East Tamaki, DannemoraBowling, arcade games, air hockey and more. Lots of fun.
- 420Matakana CinemaMatakanaPerfect place to go on a rainy day. Traditional cinema like no other. Also has a bar inside so you can a glass of wine to take into the movie.
- 590See sharks (or even dive with them!) and penguins. Something different for the whole family,
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Posh restaurants
- 124Kermadec Ocean Fresh RestaurantViaduct HarbourFantastic seafood restaurant, scallops are amazing! Right in the viaduct, great place to go on a nice sunny day!
- 238Jervois Steakhouse & SaloonHerne BayIf steak is what you are looking for this is the best in town! Fantastic service and great food. Truffle mash is a must too!
- 330Fantastic food and efficient service. The degustation is very tasty.
- 464The French CafeNewtonTop of the range. Very posh and on the more expensive price range, but worth it!
- 51Eight KitchenAuckland CentralTop of the range food, located in the Langham Hotel. Great service.
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Best hair salons
- 15PDH SalonFreemans BayQuality service within an average price range. Nice relaxing atmosphere.
- 28Dry & Tea City Works DepotAuckland CentralGreat little hair salon, with a twist. Have your nails done while having your hair done, and sipping on a fruit tea. And get a blow wave done for $40!
- 32Skippers ScissorsSnells BeachBest hair cut and colour! Top stylist from London, you can't get better than that! And at an affordable price. Salon has a London theme, very cool! Very friendly.
- 48Blaze Newmarket LtdNewmarketMid price range to high end. Professional service
- 53Exile Hair DesignMt EdenGreat service, friendly salon. Will wash and blow dry your hair for $25 if you are in a rush! Mid price range.
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Best health and beauty places
- 131East Day SpaAuckland CentralLuxurious place to be pampered. Indulge in a range of full body massages or facials. Fantastic mood setting with dimmed lights and relaxed atmosphere.
- 26Forme Spa Mt EdenMount EdenVarious things to choose from, including manicure and pedicures, massages and even spa parties! Quite often do specials too.
- 36Forme Spa Mt EdenMount EdenVarious things to choose from, including manicure and pedicures, massages and even spa parties! Quite often do specials b.
- 43Tamara SpaAuckland CentralLuxury treatments for a reasonable price.
- 55Silk Tree Beauty & SpaParnellFrom professional beauty treatments to massages and spa treatments. Great service.
- 61They use a great selection of skin treatments, including Joyce Blok. Fantastic facials.
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Best food takeaways
- 17Thai Classic Restaurant PonsonbyPonsonbyEat in or out, this is the best place for Thai! Especially the curries.
- 28Mamma Rosa Pizzeria & RestaurantKohimaramaIf you fancy Italian this is the best! Yummy lasagna.
- 33Ajadz Indian Cuisine EllerslieEllerslieDelicious Indian food, curries are really tasty. And cheap!
- 45If you fancy yum cha this is great. And don't forget to try the ice cream balls!
- 528Masala Indian RestaurantMission BayCheap and cheerful Indian takeaway!