Newmarket is some three kilometres from Auckland City Centre and has gained a reputation as New Zealand's fashion capital. Top stores and boutiques offer great designer fashions.
As an area so close to the city centre, Newmarket has few top quality hotels itself but is within easy distance of some of Auckland's finest accommodation. Newmarket offers a number of motels and apartments in the immediate area, especially suitable for those on budgets.
Top Things to do and see in Newmarket
Stroll the streets of Broadway or seek out or check out Westfield 277, New Zealand's premier shopping mall, and browse the designer boutiques and shops.
Take the Newmarket Heritage Walk and discover more about the city's 19th century heritage. See the old buildings that helped make Auckland the city it is today.
Enjoy the dozens of restaurants and bars that contribute to Newmarket's vibrant and happening nightlife.
Newmarket Hotels
Newmarket accommodation comprises a mixture of good quality apartments and motels. There are also cheap hotels in Newmarket available, and the area is a good one for budget conscious travellers, as it is so well placed in terms of its facilities for fine dining and nightlife. Being close to the city centre, Newmarket hotels are ideal for visitors who want to be away from the immediate hustle and bustle of downtown.
Culture and Leisure
There are so many opportunities for relaxation in Newmarket. Try ten pin bowling at Newmarket Ten Pin Bowling as well as karaoke and pool, or visit Auckland War Memorial Museum to understand the historical and social background of New Zealand and its initial Maori origins. The seven-screen Rialto Cinema offers a luxurious movie experience, and the more athletic may want to try out the Olympic Pool and Fitness Centre to brush away the late night blues.