Northcote is an area of contrasts. While the town centre serves as the multi-cultural heart of North Shore City, Northcote Point boasts an array of heritage sites which thrive alongside modern and funky cinemas and restaurants.
The Northcote Shopping Centre can aptly be described as a celebration of Pacific Rim culture. With restaurants and stores from right across Asia and the Pacific, locals and visitors enjoy the food and vibrancy of the Orient. Each morning groups practice Tai Chi in Norman King Square, while the afternoons see regular games of Chinese chess around the elm tree in Pearn Place. The shopping centre is also home to some well-utilised community facilities such as the Northcote library and the NorthART Community Arts Centre which hosts a variety of exhibitions throughout the year.Both these community facilities can be found in Norman King Square.
Northcote Point is an area on The Shore which is rich in history and convenient to reach by ferry. The Northcote Point Tavern has been in operation since 1840 when it started as an upper-class hotel for city weary travellers. In modern history this immaculately maintained heritage site boasts both a public and a private bar which are linked together via a meandering hallway. Come here to enjoy cleansing ale and a meal on a warm afternoon and chat with the locals for a most memorable experience.
While visiting Northcote Point it is well worth your while to check out a foreign or avante garde film at the Bridgeway Cinemas and then treat yourself to an award winning meal or glass of New Zealand wine next door at the Sausalito café. These establishment are world class and are a mainstay of a buzzing social scene in Northcote.
Hot Spots
Northcote Shopping Centre - boasting a huge array of ethnic shops, restaurants and specialty boutiques this shopping centre is the place to go if you’re looking to add some spice to your stay.
- The Northcote Shopping Centre is located just off the Northern Motorway from Akoranga Drive turn left onto Lake Road.
The Bridgeway Theatre, Northcote Point - just over the Harbour Bridge from downtown Auckland, The Bridgeway Theatre is an upbeat and colourful way to enjoy foreign films.
- The Bridgeway is easily located on Queen Street, Northcote Point.
The Northcote Tavern - an historical icon on The Shore, the Northcote Tavern has both public and private bars and is the perfect place to go to feel like a local.
- Just down the street from The Bridgeway, the Northcote Tavern is easily accessible from the ferry terimal at Northcote Point.
