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Dive into the gritty, provocative, and fiercely independent soul of Auckland's Karangahape Road. This isn't your standard heritage walk. We are peeling back the polished veneer of modern gentrification to reveal a century of rebellion, sanctuary, and survival. From 1920s retail palaces that morphed into underground goth clubs, to the neon-lit remnants of the city's red-light district, discover how marginalized communities—queer youth, struggling artists, and sex workers—claimed this street as their own. Join us as we explore the beautiful, tense collision between counter-culture and creeping luxury.
- 0.5 km self-guided tour with 6 stops over 61 min
- Ideal for Social Fabric & Everyday Life and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
From Auckland's main station, take local public transport toward St Kevin's Arcade. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final minutes to the meeting point. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
From Merge Cafe, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Auckland's main station. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.
Itinerary
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1
A 1920s retail jewel that became the ultimate hub for Auckland's underground music scene, now facing creeping gentrification.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
A former premier department store whose 1990s conversion into apartments sparked K' Road's residential gentrification.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Family Bar and Club
The iconic, surviving sanctuary of Auckland's LGBTQ+ nightlife, fighting for continuity amidst rising property values.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Artspace Aotearoa
A contemporary art gallery representing the deep-rooted artistic community that thrived on K' Road's historically cheap rent.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Home to the famous 'Las Vegas Girl' neon sign, a complex symbol of K' Road's history as a red-light district.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
A community cafe supporting Auckland's homeless, representing the ongoing struggle to maintain K' Road as a sanctuary.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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