Start your day a little later with a relaxed stroll through Britomart Transport Centre, dipping into designer boutiques and concept stores along Commerce Street before browsing curated vintage racks at Raglan Road Vintage. Continue toward Vulcan Lane to hunt for unique homewares in independent shops and stop by the specialist antique and collectible stalls inside The Strand Arcade, letting the neighbourhood's creative energy set the tone for an afternoon of deeper treasure hunting.
After a relaxed morning in Britomart and Vulcan Lane, head toward the waterfront and wander through Takutai Square, then descend into the layered aisles of Commercial Bay where contemporary flagship stores sit beside hidden concept shops; hunt for quirky homewares and limited-run design pieces. From there, make a focused detour to Kitchener Street Antique Mall and the compact stalls at Albert Park Market for vintage jewellery, retro décor and collectible postcards-perfect for afternoon treasure hunting before an early evening transfer to Ponsonby tomorrow.
As daylight softens, wander the lanes toward Federal Street to discover small antique galleries and specialist watch and jewellery dealers, then duck into The Crescent Arcade for late-opening vintage boutiques and designer consignment finds. Finish with a relaxed browse of curated secondhand books and vinyl at Grafton Records & Books (many stores keep evening hours nearby), soaking up the downtown atmosphere before tomorrow's move to Ponsonby.
Begin your morning in Ponsonby Road, strolling boutique-lined streets to explore curated vintage clothing at Kahurangi Vintage and design-led consignment at Cedar & Stone; pick up mid-century homewares and ceramic finds in the small galleries that cluster off the main drag. From there, head to nearby Parnell Rise Markets for specialist antiques stalls-expect porcelain, retro jewellery and framed ephemera-then wander into St Georges Bay Road where independent antique dealers and specialist furniture restorers reveal hidden treasures before an afternoon of deeper market-hopping on K'Rd.
After a morning in Ponsonby and Parnell, head down to Karangahape Road (K'Rd) to explore its eclectic mix of specialty shops: browse mid-century furniture and retro homewares at Jasper's Emporium, then duck into Shadow & Oak Antiques for porcelain, vintage jewellery and small decorative finds. Wind through the nearby side streets to discover artist-run vintage stalls at Depot Lane Market and finish with a focused stop at Collective Curios - a compact shop famed for curated ephemera, postcards and boutique design pieces that make perfect souvenirs of your Auckland treasure hunt.
As dusk falls, drift into Galbraith & Co. Gallery for late-viewing of curated decorative arts and small antique furniture pieces, then stroll down to Kingsland Antique Lane where specialist dealers keep compact cabinets of vintage jewellery, ephemera and watches ideal for close-up inspection. Finish the night with a slow browse of secondhand design at Night Market at Seddon Fields (check vendor list for rotating antique stalls) or settle into the atmospheric courtyard of The Lido Emporium to inspect curated collectables and niche ceramics under warm evening lighting.
| Place / Activity | Cost |
|---|---|
| Britomart Transport Centre | Free |
| Commerce Street boutiques (shopping) | Free |
| Raglan Road Vintage | $10 |
| Vulcan Lane shops | Free |
| The Strand Arcade (antiques & collectibles) | Free |
| Takutai Square | Free |
| Commercial Bay (shopping center) | Free |
| Kitchener Street Antique Mall | $5 |
| Albert Park Market | Free |
| Federal Street antique galleries | Free |
| The Crescent Arcade (vintage & consignment) | Free |
| Grafton Records & Books | Free |
| Ponsonby Road (boutiques & vintage) | Free |
| Kahurangi Vintage | $15 |
| Cedar & Stone (consignment) | Free |
| Parnell Rise Markets | Free |
| St Georges Bay Road antique dealers | Free |
| Karangahape Road (K'Rd) shopping | Free |
| Jasper's Emporium | $10 |
| Shadow & Oak Antiques | $5 |
| Depot Lane Market | Free |
| Collective Curios | $8 |
| Galbraith & Co. Gallery | Free |
| Kingsland Antique Lane | Free |
| Night Market at Seddon Fields | Free |
| The Lido Emporium | Free |
| Estimated Total (per person) | $58 |