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Skytower Complex and Casino: Sky Tower - great views
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    • Auckland Skytower Complex and Casino
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    • OK, so the NZ$25 seemed a bit steep just to go up an elevator, but the views are what you come for. Bring a tourist brochure (grab one before going through customs at Auckland Airport) and you should find a voucher in there for 10% off.

    If you're really game you can also jump off the tower for approx NZ$200. It's a one way trip - ie you don't bounce up and down like a normal bungy. Instead you come to a slow and safe stop at the base of the tower. One of the tourist brochures I found at the airport had a $50 off voucher so keep your eyes on the lookout.

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    Phone: 09 - 363 6000
    Address: Cnr Federal & Victoria Streets, Auckland.
    Directions: Look for the big hypodermic needle object sticking out of the centre of Auckland - hard to miss
    Website: http://www.skycity.co.nz
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    Karangahape Road: A stroll around Karangahape Road
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    • Auckland Karangahape Road
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    • I've heard the nightlife hear is good, and there are some gay bars here too.

    By day - avoid.

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    Address: Karangahape Road
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    Queen Street & Downtown: Queen Street madness
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    • Auckland Queen Street & Downtown
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    • Souvenir shops on every block. If you want anything sheepskin/wool and en route to Australia, save your money and buy in Australia. Genuine sheepskin boots in Auckland were around twice the price of Sydney. Wool lined jackets around 2-3 times the prices. If you want something with possum fur, buy it in NZ as they are not culled in nearly the same numbers as in NZ.

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    Address: Queen St
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    Aotea Centre: Aotea Square - for lovers of Concrete
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    • Auckland Aotea Centre
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    • If you want to go and see a Movie, head for Aotea Square. There is a village cinema right next door.

    As for Aotea Square itself, well, it's certainly an eyesore.

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    Address: Aotea Square, Queen Street
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     check about discounts for seniors - over 60's. Some hire companies give 10% discount, others give extra day if you hire for 7 etc.

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