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Parnell

Parnell Road, Auckland Central Auckland1, New Zealand
4.0 of 5 stars 95 Reviews
Type: Neighbourhoods, Historic Sites, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping, Dining
Owner description: Saved from demolition by the efforts of one individual, this restored historic village has specialty and antique shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants...... more » Owner description: Saved from demolition by the efforts of one individual, this restored historic village has specialty and antique shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants and is a trendy nightspot. « less
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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

Interesting shops set up in lovely old villas. Cafes, gifts, restaurants, bars, chocolates and more to see in this old part of the city. More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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36 reviews 36 reviews
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

You have to visit, especially the back lanes full of interesting restaurants More

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Brisbane, Australia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Interesting shops & good restaurants & small art galleries woven between terraces of flowers - a very pleasant experience More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Expensive and full of rude people. Empty of any culture and soul. Thankfully the neighboring domain and the museum can happily supply some. More

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Hamilton, New Zealand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

There are plenty of quality shops and cafes to visit. More

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Hawera, South Taranaki, New Zealand
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Lots of atmosphere and good-value eating places with interesting boutiques to look through. Very popular with the Metro set More

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Auckland Central, New Zealand
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71 reviews 71 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
95 helpful votes 95 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

Yeah, take a walk up and down the street, but for shopping and dining there are now much better places in Auckand. Try out Ponsonby, Britomart or Newmarket instead More

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Whangarei, New Zealand
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

This place has heart and soul. Someone cared enough to save this area from the heartless, souless grey money grabbing people. Sit and have a hot chocolat and watch a small village's heart beat. More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

very expensive but lots of lovely shops and cafe's More

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Auckland, New Zealand
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Parnell Rise in Auckland is a collection of lovely little one off shops that is pretty cool to visit. From the cafes to the bakerys to the chocolate shop and the Art Gallerys , there is something her for everyone. Souviner shops, clothing stores, travel agents and of course McCarthys Irish Pub. The mix of old kauri building and buisness... More

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