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Karangahape Road which is commonly known as K Road, is one of the most popular shopping destinations of Auckland. It is located close to the central business district of the city of Auckland and runs perpendicular to Queen Street. History says that it was a travel route used by the pre-European Maori which is actually an older thoroughfare than Auckland's main street Queen Street.
Features of K Road in Auckland
- K Road has been Auckland's busiest shopping street with hundreds of clothing shops along with huge and up-market department stores.
- Most of the New Zealand's major retail chain stores have their branches on K Road.
- During the interwar period, most of Auckland's main shops selling furniture, musical instruments, radios and other household appliances were located here.
- The liveliest road in town, K Road is always abuzz with shoppers, workers, students and residents.
- It wears a merry look with its delightful combination of shops, cafés and art galleries.
- It is home to many trendy Op shops; 'Paperbag Princess' seems to be the most popular one.
- Come night and the place wakes up to a whole new life with its restaurants, bars and nightclubs making it a happening part of Auckland's night scene.
- K Road is also famous for its venues for alternative music and art.
- 11 diverse contemporary art galleries ranging from Aotearoa's finest urban graffiti art to the leading contemporary New Zealand artists are now showcased there.
- K Road is rapidly developing as a film and audio visual precinct. It has six independent film-makers, three screening venues, an independent television station, a radio station and New Zealand's only television arts channel.
Fast Facts about K Road in Auckland
Address Karangahape Road
Auckland 1001 New Zealand
Phone +64 9 979 2333
Hours 24 hrs
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