To celebrate our annual Shop & Win, let’s plan an epic North Shore shopping trip!
It’s a double bonus: come check out some of the best of Auckland shopping, and every time you spend $20+, you’ll go in the draw to win a Queensland getaway to the Capricorn Coast!
While you’re planning your packing list for a sun-soaked tropical getaway, take a look at a few creative ways to turn your everyday spending into a boarding pass.
Fashion central
Did you know Takapuna is home to the headquarters of streetwear brand Federation?
And if you’re looking for a curated casualwear store with hot brands, Wally is a one-of-a-kind destination store in Hurstmere Road.
The nostalgia hunt
Out with the new and in with the old-fashioned… if you’ve got an eye for trends that never date, then we’ve got the stores for you.
Time for the unexpected. Retrospace is a hit of pure pop-culture nostalgia. Cult collectibles, comic books and quirky gifts you didn’t know you needed until right now.
Keep the sweet vibes going with a quick detour to The Old Lolly Shop by the corner of Huron Street and Lake Road. Jars packed with retro classics, gourmet fudges and imported treats. A sweet little winter pick-me-up.
The action strategy
Adrenaline now, tropical beach later. Book a mind-bending virtual reality slot at Thrillzone. Strap on a VR headset and start blasting bad guys. You can even move around while you do it, either mounted on the Omni-VR machine that lets you run around on the spot, or in the free-roaming VR battleground room.
Keen to test your puzzle-solving skills? Gather the squad to beat the clock at Escape HQ. High stakes. Pure entertainment. Split the booking costs among the crew to maximise those $20 receipts.
Shop it up for your fur friends
Fido probably isn’t going to make the cut for a seat on the plane to Queensland, but he sure can smell good in the meantime!
Treat your four-legged best friend to a premium pampering session at Masami Dog Salon. Clean, fluffy and looking sharp.
One roof to rule them all
Rain? Chilly wind? Plan your tropical getaway from the refuge of the warm and dry Shore City.
With over 60 stores, you can hit fashion heavyweights like Barkers and Hartleys, or stock up on everything you could possibly need at the Farmers department store.
Not all shopping trips are about buying new things. Sometimes winter means realising your favourite designer coat needs some care. Regal Drycleaners offers high-end care for your high-end gear. Now’s the time to do it – that $20 will buy you another Shop & Win entry!
The late-night mission
Sometimes it just needs to be done. An unapologetic feast.
7 Stars Minimart has what you need in Hurstmere Road: a steaming hot pie to warm your hands and a massive block of chocolate to hit the spot.
Pure comfort food when the cravings strike. Snack your way to Aussie.
Shop it up
This has been just a wee taste of what’s on offer in the Takapuna shopping scene.
Check out the full list of Shop & Win participating businesses where you can enter the draw to win your trip to Queensland’s Capricorn Coast.
