Formerly Classics & Suchlike Books now known as The Open Book, is a secondhand bookstore. It deals with buying and selling old books, so you will be able to find a number of classics and other kinds. The shop is quite cozy and the aroma of books, makes the place feel warm and welcoming. They are ready to help you look for the book of your choice, so head to Classics & Suchlike Books, if you in search of literary treasure.
The Shelter is a premium clothing brand, known for its classy apparels. The store is spacious and warmly lit, with shelves featuring the artistic expertise of some of the best fashion designers. Shoes to t shirts, pants to trousers and dresses to bags, this store has something for every fashion conscious shopaholic. With new ideas and styles, you can never get bored of the clothing sold at The Shelter.
Exquisite and exotic handcrafted artworks to adorn yourself, can be found here. Fingers is Auckland's premier and oldest established jewelery cooperative. The superb miniatures of art on display will vary in style, material, size and price but are always of magnificent quality both aesthetically and technically. Original innovation is another hallmark of the Fingers co-operative. Some of the artists long represented here include Roy Mason, Alan Preston, Warwick Freeman, Ruth Baird, Michael Couper, Andrea Daly, Jane Dodd and John Edgar.
The Garden Party is a delight. They are renowned for their bright, fun range of ceramics, which are manufactured behind the Ponsonby store. Featuring familiar motifs from the Auckland landscape, such as the Hibiscus flower and the Pukeko (swamp hen), their plates and platters make an ideal lasting gift or souvenir. As well as the ceramics, they have a wide range of tasteful novelty items and other gifts for the home and garden.
Marbecks is THE place to go for music and recordings in Auckland! There are several shops tucked away down Queen's Arcade offering everything from a large selection of classical music, to pop, rock, jazz, folk, ethnic, world music, trendy and traditional music. One of the shops specializes in videos, DVD and Playstation titles. The staff is a mine of information, and offers friendly and helpful service.
Kohu Road Ltd is all about the marriage of Italian class, French elegance and the spices of Asia. The twist in the tale is when you find out that the store is also an ice cream shop. With varying and inventive flavors, the store has won the accolades of many. The food and desserts offered here are made using the best organic products, so you can be rest assured of the safety, without any compromises with taste! So if you want to experience a new culinary journey, take the next bus to Kohu Road Ltd.