Karangahape
Road (otherwise known as K’Rd) has a great deal
to offer a person from all walks of life. The road
has the many adult entertainment shops, features New
Zealand’s premiere dance clubs, and has many
weird and wonderful shops in which you can find some
of the most original gifts.
K’Rd
has long had a reputation for being Auckland’s
centre of the sex industry, whilst this is true, this
reputation is somewhat unfounded. The reputation
would lead you to believe that the roadside is
covered in ‘working-girls’. There are
actually very few that work this end of town, the
choice is greater if you go to an established escort
agency. This sex industry is a professional business,
one they take seriously so the risks are fewer and
you know what you are getting. Shops like the Den,
and Pleasure Chest have attempted to drag the sex
industry into the Twentieth century by removing the
associated sleaze. The shops have grown in size to
encompass an ever-increasing range of products and
customers. They are bright and airy to promote a
casual, inviting environment for customers to browse.
The new direction of the industry is attracting a
wider range of customers from all age groups like
never before.
For fetish enthusiasts
K’Rd has the most wonderful selection on offer.
It doesn’t matter whether your tastes are for
leather, rubber, whips and chains, any other bondage
gear, or simply a toy or two. The toy selection is
huge, so is the book range for those with an avid
imagination. There are plenty of shops to choose
from, including The Den, New Zealand’s largest,
and arguably most popular, adult shop. K’Rd has
the largest concentration of adult shops in Auckland.
Just
before the bridge is New Zealand’s longest
established strip club, Las Vegas, which has been
operating since 1962. Entry is $20 and you can stay
as long as you like, even come and go as you please.
They are open till 6 in the morning and are known for
their adventurous all nude girls.
Venture
over the bridge for more establishments like
Juliet’s at 500 K’Rd. Juliet’s is
really friendly and offers massage, or spend some
time in their sauna, spa, steam room or TV and video
lounge. Like most, they’re open 24 hours, 7 days
a week. A massage with one of their ladies costs $40
for 40 minutes***, or $50 for an hour. Three hours in
the sauna will only set you back $15. Others offer
video booths and peep shows. Names to look for are
Stairway to Heaven and Adam & Eve. ***This is usually just for
room hire and the girl/guy is extra.
A night
out on K’Rd is like no other. It really is a
world of its own, exciting and unpredictable, a place
that never seems to sleep. On a Friday or Saturday
night, the ravers come to play and don’t leave
until sunrise or even later. If you get tired of all
the action, K’Rd has one of the best coffee
houses (Brazil) from which you can just sit and soak
up the atmosphere!
Contributor:
Jessica Lloyd
