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Whakapapa

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Sky Waka gondola

Sky Waka gondola

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National Army Museum

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The Victoria Esplanade

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What to Eat

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Le Cafe Telephonique

Le Cafe Telephonique

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Avg. AUD24/person
"Coffee Shops"
"Open Late"
Magic Chilli

Magic Chilli

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Avg. AUD28/person
"Southeast Asian"
The Clyde Restaurant & Bar

The Clyde Restaurant & Bar

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"Latin American"
Golden Time Takeaways

Golden Time Takeaways

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Gracey Jane's Kitchen

Gracey Jane's Kitchen

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The Kitchen

The Kitchen

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"Latin American"
The Yellow House Cafe

The Yellow House Cafe

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"Coffee Shops"
Cosmopolitan Club Restaurant

Cosmopolitan Club Restaurant

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"Western-style"
Momiji Japanese Restaurant & Takeaway

Momiji Japanese Restaurant & Takeaway

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"Japanese"
Ambrosia Deli & Cafe

Ambrosia Deli & Cafe

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Parnells Cafe

Parnells Cafe

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