What to do?
Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March
Join the Mad Hatter and Alice for a tea party with a difference! Between 11am and 4pm each day, enter the "Mad Hatter's" kids dress up competition, wacky tea pot competition and the "Taste Test" competition with Prenzel & T2!. There are plenty of prizes to be won and it's only a gold coin donation to enter, with all proceeds going to Life Kidz
Plus spend $40 or more in a single transaction on Saturday or Sunday at Prenzel and T2 to enter the draw to WIN a hamper of T2 and Prenzel products to the value of $270 (conditions apply)
Visit the Botany Town Centre Craft Market, enjoy the live entertainment and meet the Mad Hatter, Alice and the Queen of Hearts.
Competition Details
Taste Test - the taste test will be happening throughout the day, see if you can pick the right flavour, and go in the draw to WIN a prize. The prize will be drawn out at the end of each day, you must be present to claim your prize.
Enter throughout the day and be there during the draw at 4.00pm
Mad Hatter Dress Up - come dressed up as your favourite character from Alice in Wonderland and WIN a double a movie pass. This competition is designed for kids and there will be spot prizes to be won.
Arrive for the competition at 3.30pm, in time for judging at 4.00pm
Wacky Tea Pot - dust off your old tea pots or bring your own tea pot that you've designed to be in to win.
Bring your teapot down by 1.30pm, to be judged at 2.30pm
Please note the competitions will be judged at Judges discretion. Once the Judge's decision is made, it is final and no correspondence will be entered in to.
Visit www.childrensday.org.nz
Yank Tank Thursday is back for 2010!
Come to Botany Town Centre on the below dates to see the most amazing Classic Cars!
The Classic Cars will be here the following days from 5.30pm till 9.00pm;
Thursday 4th February
Thursday 1st April
Thursday 3rd June
Thursday 5th August
Thursday 7th October
Whitcoulls
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th March
Join the Mad Hatter and Alice for a tea party with a difference! Between 11am and 4pm each day, enter the "Mad Hatter's" kids dress up competition, wacky tea pot competition and the "Taste Test" competition with Prenzel & T2!. There are plenty of prizes to be won and it's only a gold coin donation to enter, with all proceeds going to Life Kidz
Plus spend $40 or more in a single transaction on Saturday or Sunday at Prenzel and T2 to enter the draw to WIN a hamper of T2 and Prenzel products to the value of $270 (conditions apply)
Visit the Botany Town Centre Craft Market, enjoy the live entertainment and meet the Mad Hatter, Alice and the Queen of Hearts.
Competition Details
Taste Test - the taste test will be happening throughout the day, see if you can pick the right flavour, and go in the draw to WIN a prize. The prize will be drawn out at the end of each day, you must be present to claim your prize.
Enter throughout the day and be there during the draw at 4.00pm
Mad Hatter Dress Up - come dressed up as your favourite character from Alice in Wonderland and WIN a double a movie pass. This competition is designed for kids and there will be spot prizes to be won.
Arrive for the competition at 3.30pm, in time for judging at 4.00pm
Wacky Tea Pot - dust off your old tea pots or bring your own tea pot that you've designed to be in to win.
Bring your teapot down by 1.30pm, to be judged at 2.30pm
Please note the competitions will be judged at Judges discretion. Once the Judge's decision is made, it is final and no correspondence will be entered in to.
Visit www.childrensday.org.nz
Yank Tank Thursday is back for 2010!
Come to Botany Town Centre on the below dates to see the most amazing Classic Cars!
The Classic Cars will be here the following days from 5.30pm till 9.00pm;
Thursday 4th February
Thursday 1st April
Thursday 3rd June
Thursday 5th August
Thursday 7th October
Whitcoulls
Story Time
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10.00am to 10.30am, the friendly staff at Whitcoulls read stories and will sometimes sing songs! All are welcome but it is best suited for ages 1 - 5 years. You get a Story Time Bonus Card and everytime you come to Story Time, you receive a stamp, once you receive 10 stamps you get a $5 Whitcoulls Gift Voucher!
Located: Reading Zone, Level 1 Whitcoulls
Drawing Lessons
Every Sunday from 2.00pm to 3.00pm
Come along to Drawing Lessons with Jessica. All are welcome but it is best suited for ages 5 - 12 years. Jessica takes requests at the end of each session for the following week.
Location: Kids Zone, Level 1 Whitcoulls
The Berkeley Cinema complex consists of 8 theatres ranging from the 'inspiring' Cinema 1 with SUMO screen which has a capacity of 491 seats with 57 luxury leather recliners to the Cinema 8 where you can seat 114 people exclusively. All the theatres are fitted with amazing sound systems with the support of Panasonic NZ, the latest in projection systems, from the moment you enter the lobby of the complex and view the 42 - 65 inch plasmas displaying movie trailers, session times and industry advertising, to selecting your custom rolled Premium Moritz ice-cream, you will realise this is no ordinary day at the movies. All seating in the complex is of the highest standard with more room, bigger seats, cushioned arm rest and of course the option of taking the ultimate luxury cinema experience in the Circle Lounge. A total capacity of 1700 plus seats including 109 "Circle" seats, Berkeley Cinemas at Botany Town Centre has everything you could want in a big cinema complex but retains the service culture and quality that the Berkeley Cinema Group are renowned for. Click here to go to the Berkeley Cinemas Website.
Experience Botany Town Centre – Fashion, Food, Gardens and Frogs!
Botany Town Centre is one of New Zealand’s largest retail developments. The international award wining Town Centre concept is a unique shopping experience in itself with over 160 stores, cafes and restaurants to discover as you meander along cobbled lanes and picturesque piazzas. But, there’s a whole new world to discover.
Prior to development, the site was commercial farmland, all but devoid of trees. We believe that Botany Town Centre is the most extensive “greenfields” planting project to be undertaken in New Zealand in the past 30 years. There are over 700 native trees and shrubs including Kauri, Totara, Titoki, Kowhai and Pohutukawa and the collection of indigenous flaxes, grasses and native irises is believed to be the largest in New Zealand.
Take your time and tour around the beautiful Gardens at Botany Town Centre. The external boundary and cycle path represent the original forest that covered this region of Auckland. Of special note are the wetlands and the flax arboretum with sacred taonga or living treasures of the local Iwi. The old, stagnant swamp is now a thriving wetlands with it’s own self sustaining ecosystem complete with wetlands foliage and several native bird species including Pukeko, Pied Stilt and Swallows. During summer months, visitors are privy to the enchanting chorus of breeding frogs, an indication of a clean and healthy environment.
As you move further into the Centre, you’ll find plants and trees representative of the farmland of the European settlers including commonly found trees such as London Planes and Poplars which are used in shelterbelts, as well as grape, kiwifruit and passionfruit vines. The Orchard and Olive grove are hidden treasures visitors do not expect to find in a Town Centre complex!
From here, we move into Garden Lane showcasing native plants and featuring three Kiwi-themed children's play areas and integrated gardens. The first garden features the Plunket Reflecting Pool at the centre of the maze. The second garden is our take on 'Middle Earth' complete with Hobbit Hut, toadstool table and chairs and vertical rock formations! The third garden contains a giant 'Lizards and Ladders' board game and water feature. Plenty of mystery, intrigue and fun for our younger shoppers to enjoy!
The 'Lizards and Ladders' play area and garden brings you to Town Square, the heart of the village. Liquid Amber trees line the footpaths in the main street, Town Centre Drive, and provide shade in summer for visitors to the cafes and a magnificent autumnal display.
Last but not least is a visit to the international award winning Kauri sculpture and copper etchings in the Conservatory. Giant Kauri sculptures hang from the ceiling while the visitor follows the copper stream below complete with native flora and fauna etchings.
As a final treat, take a break at one of the many cafes and immerse yourself in the village-like buzz of Botany Town Centre.
Experience Botany Town Centre – Fashion, Food, Gardens and Frogs!
Botany Town Centre is one of New Zealand’s largest retail developments. The international award wining Town Centre concept is a unique shopping experience in itself with over 160 stores, cafes and restaurants to discover as you meander along cobbled lanes and picturesque piazzas. But, there’s a whole new world to discover.
Prior to development, the site was commercial farmland, all but devoid of trees. We believe that Botany Town Centre is the most extensive “greenfields” planting project to be undertaken in New Zealand in the past 30 years. There are over 700 native trees and shrubs including Kauri, Totara, Titoki, Kowhai and Pohutukawa and the collection of indigenous flaxes, grasses and native irises is believed to be the largest in New Zealand.
Take your time and tour around the beautiful Gardens at Botany Town Centre. The external boundary and cycle path represent the original forest that covered this region of Auckland. Of special note are the wetlands and the flax arboretum with sacred taonga or living treasures of the local Iwi. The old, stagnant swamp is now a thriving wetlands with it’s own self sustaining ecosystem complete with wetlands foliage and several native bird species including Pukeko, Pied Stilt and Swallows. During summer months, visitors are privy to the enchanting chorus of breeding frogs, an indication of a clean and healthy environment.
As you move further into the Centre, you’ll find plants and trees representative of the farmland of the European settlers including commonly found trees such as London Planes and Poplars which are used in shelterbelts, as well as grape, kiwifruit and passionfruit vines. The Orchard and Olive grove are hidden treasures visitors do not expect to find in a Town Centre complex!
From here, we move into Garden Lane showcasing native plants and featuring three Kiwi-themed children's play areas and integrated gardens. The first garden features the Plunket Reflecting Pool at the centre of the maze. The second garden is our take on 'Middle Earth' complete with Hobbit Hut, toadstool table and chairs and vertical rock formations! The third garden contains a giant 'Lizards and Ladders' board game and water feature. Plenty of mystery, intrigue and fun for our younger shoppers to enjoy!
The 'Lizards and Ladders' play area and garden brings you to Town Square, the heart of the village. Liquid Amber trees line the footpaths in the main street, Town Centre Drive, and provide shade in summer for visitors to the cafes and a magnificent autumnal display.
Last but not least is a visit to the international award winning Kauri sculpture and copper etchings in the Conservatory. Giant Kauri sculptures hang from the ceiling while the visitor follows the copper stream below complete with native flora and fauna etchings.
As a final treat, take a break at one of the many cafes and immerse yourself in the village-like buzz of Botany Town Centre.
Experience Botany Town Centre – Fashion, Food, Gardens and Frogs!
Botany Town Centre is one of New Zealand’s largest retail developments. The international award wining Town Centre concept is a unique shopping experience in itself with over 160 stores, cafes and restaurants to discover as you meander along cobbled lanes and picturesque piazzas. But, there’s a whole new world to discover.
Prior to development, the site was commercial farmland, all but devoid of trees. We believe that Botany Town Centre is the most extensive “greenfields” planting project to be undertaken in New Zealand in the past 30 years. There are over 700 native trees and shrubs including Kauri, Totara, Titoki, Kowhai and Pohutukawa and the collection of indigenous flaxes, grasses and native irises is believed to be the largest in New Zealand.
Take your time and tour around the beautiful Gardens at Botany Town Centre. The external boundary and cycle path represent the original forest that covered this region of Auckland. Of special note are the wetlands and the flax arboretum with sacred taonga or living treasures of the local Iwi. The old, stagnant swamp is now a thriving wetlands with it’s own self sustaining ecosystem complete with wetlands foliage and several native bird species including Pukeko, Pied Stilt and Swallows. During summer months, visitors are privy to the enchanting chorus of breeding frogs, an indication of a clean and healthy environment.
As you move further into the Centre, you’ll find plants and trees representative of the farmland of the European settlers including commonly found trees such as London Planes and Poplars which are used in shelterbelts, as well as grape, kiwifruit and passionfruit vines. The Orchard and Olive grove are hidden treasures visitors do not expect to find in a Town Centre complex!
From here, we move into Garden Lane showcasing native plants and featuring three Kiwi-themed children's play areas and integrated gardens. The first garden features the Plunket Reflecting Pool at the centre of the maze. The second garden is our take on 'Middle Earth' complete with Hobbit Hut, toadstool table and chairs and vertical rock formations! The third garden contains a giant 'Lizards and Ladders' board game and water feature. Plenty of mystery, intrigue and fun for our younger shoppers to enjoy!
The 'Lizards and Ladders' play area and garden brings you to Town Square, the heart of the village. Liquid Amber trees line the footpaths in the main street, Town Centre Drive, and provide shade in summer for visitors to the cafes and a magnificent autumnal display.
Last but not least is a visit to the international award winning Kauri sculpture and copper etchings in the Conservatory. Giant Kauri sculptures hang from the ceiling while the visitor follows the copper stream below complete with native flora and fauna etchings.
As a final treat, take a break at one of the many cafes and immerse yourself in the village-like buzz of Botany Town Centre.
