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STELLA08Auckland
Auckland Central, New Zealand470 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
This Mall is really nice - some different shops from the usual "Mall chain shops" that are found everywhere. The food court is the nicest I have seen - the tables are spaced really well & it looks clean & appealing.
Written 10 October 2023
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775gilvray
Cambridge, New Zealand205 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
Good parking and a great food court to bring the grandchildren to, however it felt cold inside.
A wide range of shops...and Farmers Department store is a well stocked clean pleasant retail shop.
Written 24 July 2020
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132annette
Hamilton, New Zealand77 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
If you want to vist the same shops as everywhere in New Zealand, but with free parking you need to go to the Base. Good coffee and clean toilets
Written 15 October 2019
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takewee
Singapore, Singapore546 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Couples
Good place for shopping if u have time to spare. Macpac & Kathmanthu are my favourite. Plenty of parking space here and good to hunt for what you are after.
Written 20 August 2019
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santo t
Auckland, New Zealand7,589 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Couples
It is the most prominent shopping centre or mall and the only one in Hamilton in term of the large size. Nearly any big famous names are available here. The main mall is named Te Awa, with plenty of small shopping inside, while the big names in NZ are opened in separate buildings, including reataurants and cafes. Plenty of car parkings with open air children playgrond in the mid of car park. Location is in the north side of city centre, in Te Rapa area and the first shopping place in you coming from Auckland. Not only for general shopping mechandise but also a big shop of hardware and building stuff is available here, a handy and convenience shopping place for all.
Written 22 March 2019
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Emma M
32 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Family
Plenty of shops and food places at the base. The playground in the middle is gated and awesome for kids. It breaks up the day of shopping for them. Parking is free and there's plenty of it. I especially like the amount of toilets and parent rooms here. It makes going out with babies and children learning toileting much more pleasant.
Written 6 February 2019
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leoniehastings
Hastings, New Zealand499 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Family
Awesome shopping complex. All you want in shops and facilities. Visitor from overseas went mad shopping. Loved the variety and readonable prices
Written 6 January 2019
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Simon D
Auckland, New Zealand720 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019 • Couples
A quick visit for my wife to undertake some 'retail therapy' after a day trip to Raglan from Auckland.
All the major retail stores are here )and most are large so have a good selection/stock range), cinemas and a reasonable range of food outlets. Parking under cover was easy.
A large playground in the complex to entertain young kids as well
Written 5 January 2019
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Daphne P
Hamilton, New Zealand29 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 • Family
The Base with Te Awa mall is the best shopping location in Hamilton as all the shops are within easy reach with a free shuttle for those who wish to take a drive between shops. The management team make this shopping experience memorable every time...now over the Festive season they have anactivity centre where kids can meet Santa and get a present and there is a gift of giving centre where you have your photo taken and then get a sweet treat. There is ample free parking including undercover parking.
Written 10 December 2018
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Mary M
Houston, TX427 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Couples
Feel like a Kiwi when you visit this local shopping center in Hamilton. My daughter lives nearby and we always make several visits here to shop, eat and do her errands when I visit. It's a fun experience to see how the locals live vs just going to the tourist areas. This is a large outdoor center with a play area in the middle, a huge variety of shops (in case you forget something!), and numerous eateries. Get a taste of true New Zealand life and stop by here!
Written 3 October 2018
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