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Queen Street in Auckland is the major commercial route and one of New Zealand's main population centers. It starts from the waterfront, close to the terminal of the Hauraki Gulf ferries and extends uphill for almost three km. in a mostly straight south-southwesterly direction towards the residential suburbs.
Features of Queen Street in Auckland
- You can feel the pulse of the city once you are at the show street, Queen Street.
- Between the Ferry Building and K. Road, there are legions of department stores, shops and restaurants lined along the stretch of road.
- The buildings at this area display different patterns of architecture ranging from imposing colonial-period buildings to both pompous and geometrical patterns of the modern buildings.
- These buildings house numerous high-rise office blocks including banks, insurance companies and other commercial firms.
- Look for the latest fashion stuff, accessories, home décor pieces and beautiful souvenirs at the shops.
- There are a good number of small but cozy cafes and bars.
- Don't miss the BNZ Tower is the 8th tallest building in Auckland and stands tall at 106 meter.
- There is a viewing gallery on the 32nd floor.
- You can buy your token for the gate on the food court level and take the elevator up to the viewing deck.
- The old Customhouse, a French renaissance styled building, today houses shops and restaurants and has been given the status of a historic place.
- And, even if you are not into shopping, then also Queen Street is a must-visit place for you.
- Hanging out on Queen Street is another experience. You can revel in the merry spirit that is in the air here.
- Sometimes, you will see huge motorbike parade passing through the street in the most flamboyant fashion.
- It's really fun having the true Queen Street-experience.
- Visit the Sushi Factory where the conveyer belt will bring you your plate of sushi.
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