MAKE A WEEK OF IT

Stay, Eat, Move, Shop, Discover - Your Guide to Fashion Week in Auckland.

STAY

Experience the best of Midtown from Hotel Indigo - our official accommodation partner for 2025. Think skyline views, rich interiors, and one of the city’s top new restaurants, Bistro Saine.


Enjoy 20% off your stay during NZFW

Just steps from the venue, and the city’s best dining, shopping and nightlife.
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EAT

Where to eat, drink and celebrate the week in style.

Staying with our Accommodation Partner Hotel Indigo puts you within walking distance of some of the city’s most exciting food destinations. Try Bistro Saine, directly underneath Hotel Indigo, or venture in to Britomart for Italian done impeccably at Amano or fresh, sustainably caught seafood at Kingi. Just steps away, Commercial Bay delivers the refined French flavours of Origine and the perfect perch for sunset cocktails at Queens Rooftop. Tucked nearby, Kemuri Hi-Fi is a moody Japanese listening bar with impeccable highballs and small plates. In the Viaduct, Soul Bar & Bistro is an Auckland institution known for seafood platters and waterfront glamour. 

Craving something sweet? Giapo’s imaginative ice creams are like edible couture. 

If you’re here over the weekend, wander through the Britomart Saturday Market for locally grown produce, fresh flowers and artisan treats.


​​Heading uptown? Westfield Newmarket is home to some of the city’s most elevated casual dining — from White + Wong’s and Bodrum Market on the rooftop to new dessert pop-up Island Gelato Company, it’s perfect for a post-shop bite or a low-key dinner between shows.

MOVE

Don’t just rent a car. Rent THE car.
Enjoy 10% off your premium car rental with SIXT – NZFW’s Official Rental Partner, powered by Giltrap Group.

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PLAY

Culture, fashion, and hidden gems around the city.

While you’re here, don’t miss DIVA at Auckland Museum – a glamorous celebration of iconic fashion worn by the world’s most unforgettable performers. For a creative refresh, pop into Objectspace in Ponsonby, a design-led gallery showcasing contemporary art, craft and architecture.

Explore treasured Māori tourism businesses and enrich your experience of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. From cultural tours and educational experiences to performing arts, hospitality, and shopping, feel the spirit of manaakitanga (generosity and hospitality) as you deepen your connection with Auckland.

Art to Walk For
Just steps from Shed 10, a self-guided tour of some of Auckland’s most powerful public artworks awaits. Begin at The Lighthouse / Tū Whenua-a-Kura by Michael Parekōwhai on Queens Wharf - a glowing state house filled with neon constellations and a mirrored Captain Cook, perched at the edge of the Waitematā. From there, head toward Britomart to find Te Rou Kai / Pipi Beds by Chaz Doherty and Ngāti Whātua artists - sixteen carved boulders and jet fountains that honour the former shoreline and its rich Māori history. Then, across from the Ferry Building at Te Komititanga, encounter Molly Macalister’s A Māori Figure in a Kaitaka Cloak - a striking bronze rangatira standing in quiet welcome, holding a mere in peace. Together, these works celebrate place, people, and the layered stories of Tāmaki Makaurau.

SHOP

Step off the runway and into the racks. From flagship boutiques to curated concept spaces, Auckland is home to many of the designers showing at NZFW 2025. Here’s where to find them IRL.

GLAM

Best pre-show beauty spots. Whether you’re front row or backstage, a little beauty prep never goes amiss. These are our go-to spots for hair, nails, makeup and more - all within easy reach of the action.

  • Endota Spa

    A sanctuary in the city. Treat yourself to a luxe mani-pedi or wind down post-show with a relaxation massage. Endota’s calming interiors and holistic treatments make it the perfect pre- or post-NZFW escape.

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  • Colleen

    Karangahape Road. Colleen is one of Auckland’s most stylish salons and a fashion week staple. Expect editorial-quality blow waves and colour work, delivered with effortless cool and precision.

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  • Dharma

    Ellerslie. Owned by award-winning stylist and NZFW Hair Director Sara Allsop, Dharma is the insider’s pick for elevated cuts, texture, and next-level styling. Book in early — this one’s cult for a reason.

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  • Studio Ten

    Ponsonby. For natural nails, intricate art, and now makeup too - head to Studio Ten. Founded by Gemma Lloyd, their client list has included the likes of Rita Ora and Jenna Ortega. On Fridays and Saturdays, book a full face with resident artist @makeupbycaitlyncrawford, whose luminous, bronzy looks are made for Fashion Week (and the selfies after).

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  • At-home with Gelous

    Pressed for time? Channel campaign energy from your own bathroom. Gelous provided the nails for our NZFW 2025 campaign shoot - and their easy-to-use at-home gel kits mean salon-quality results without the appointment. 

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EXPLORE

Auckland’s inner suburbs offer style, soul and plenty to discover between shows. Ponsonby is a go-to for boutique fashion, gallery-hopping and daytime dining. Karangahape Road (K’ Road) blends edgy creativity with vintage stores, concept spaces and underground cool – don’t miss St Kevin’s Arcade, a character-filled strip of independent shops and cult-favourite eateries. For something a little more laidback, Herne Bay delivers leafy streets, curated interiors stores and coastal strolls. 

Whether you're heading to NZFW or refreshing your look for the new season, Westfield Newmarket has everything you need to look and feel your best.  With over 200 stores, this vibrant destination in the trendy Newmarket suburb offers a premium shopping and dining experience. Discover luxury fashion and contemporary brands, then satisfy your taste buds with a variety of dining options available on the rooftop.

And for a city escape, jump on a ferry from Downtown (right next to Shed 10) and sail away to Waiheke Island – just 40 minutes from the CBD – where beaches, vineyards and artist studios await.

Explore the city in style with our NZFW x Heart of the City walking map - your guide to key venues, dining spots, and designer destinations around Auckland’s CBD, all within easy reach of Shed 10.