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New Zealand
The Atlas lists 40 independent bookshops in Auckland, 5 of them selling secondhand books — including 1 antiquarian bookseller. The densest cluster offers 6 possible stops over an estimated 7.2 km; actual walking routes may be longer.
Secondhand · since 1983
A New Zealand institution that began in a Ponsonby garage in 1983 and has grown into one of the country's largest secondhand dealers, now settled in Eden Terrace. Expect a vast general stock, a serious New Zealand section and rare first editions, open every day of the week.
Secondhand · 417 Parnell Road, 1052 Auckland
Antiquarian · 8 High Street, 1010 Auckland
Secondhand · Glendale Road, Auckland
New & secondhand · 201 Ponsonby Road, 1011 Auckland
The Atlas currently lists 40 active bookshops in Auckland. This is the number in our directory, not a claim that every shop in the area has been recorded.
5 listed shops are categorised as selling secondhand books. Stock changes frequently; ask a shop directly if you need a particular book.
The Atlas displays available source information. A listing without opening hours or access details is incomplete, not necessarily closed or inaccessible. Check each shop's website and confirm anything essential before travelling.
Use the map and the crawl planner to choose stops close together. Displayed route distances are estimates, not turn-by-turn walking directions. Check crossings, hills, opening times and the actual walking route before setting off.
Plan a bookshop crawlYes. Send the shop's name, location and a reliable website or other source. Suggestions and corrections are reviewed before changing the Atlas.
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