Even though it's not the newest, I still think Botany has the best atmosphere and set up of any of the malls in Auckland. And, I'm not even a local. We have to drive quite a distance across town to get here. I always enjoy shopping here. The layout and features such as fountains, courtyards etc are lovely. I also like the fact that there are so many good stores close together. If you're looking for any chain store, you can pretty much guarantee it's here.
Should you required any information the Visitor's Centre is THE PLACE to stop. I found the friendly Customer Service team a great help - not to mention other Centre staff, one of whom approached be and offered assistance while I was studying one of the Centre's many store location maps. I also found that gift cards of any denomination can be purchased here. With a number of relatives living out this way AND in Papamoa it made perfect sense for me to purchase a Botany Town Centre gift card as this card can also be used at any AMP centre (in my case both Bayfair, Tauranga and Botany)
I quite like the new look of Botany after their latest renovation. The new bathrooms look classy and clean, and more brightly lit than before. The new stores like Country Road and Theobroma only increases the number of patrons. There's everything you could possibly want in one centre- cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, movies, pubs, bookstore and the usual clothing stores, electronic stores and more.
I love how Botany Town Centre recently made their whole complex smoke free... Nice to go shopping or eating at a cafe without the lingering smoke smell for non-smokers :) Good going Botany Town Centre!! You do need to sort out your road signs though - apparently they are all taken down?? A friend couldn't figure out your whereabouts last weekend and ended up looking for me at the Hub!