Commercial Bay is Auckland's newest downtown precinct — a 2020-opened retail-and-dining complex at the base of the PwC Tower on Quay Street, directly facing the waterfront, that concentrates high-end retail (Prada, Gucci, Jo Malone) with the Harbour Eats food hall (20+ operators including Cotto, Miann, Baduzzi) and the rooftop dining terraces with harbour views. The precinct connects directly to the Britomart Station below, making it the first stop for most cruise ship visitors.
The adjacent Lower Queen Street pedestrianisation (completed 2020 as part of the downtown seawall rebuild) connects Commercial Bay to Queen Street via a much-improved urban plaza. The Ahi Restaurant on the ground floor specialises in modern New Zealand cuisine using indigenous ingredients (pūhā, kawakawa, horopito) and has been rated among Auckland's best fine-dining rooms since opening. The top-floor sky bars (Ada & Ray) provide bar seating with some of the best downtown views.
Verified Facts
Commercial Bay opened in 2020
The precinct is at the base of the PwC Tower
Harbour Eats has 20+ food operators
Ahi Restaurant uses indigenous New Zealand ingredients like pūhā and kawakawa
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Quay Street, Auckland CBD
