Costco member shares 'amazing' hack to find what you need at giant retailer

While Kiwis were overjoyed when mega-retailer Costco opened in Auckland, it seems some people are finding it hard to navigate the massive store. 

But one shopper has come up with an easy hack to avoid getting lost and find exactly what you need. 

An admin of the Costco NZ Fans Facebook group shared the hack on Friday. 

"Do you find yourself getting lost while shopping at Costco New Zealand? Does it feel almost impossible to find what you're looking for?

"Well look no further! We now have a map that you can use to find just the right place for that yummy snack, great deal, or cool item! And we've included a breakdown of what types of items are available in each aisle too!!" the posted. 

The map has a detailed description of where everything is located, including the health and beauty aisle, the electronics and food court. 

The Costco Map to help people find what they need in the mega-store.
The Costco Map to help people find what they need in the mega-store. Photo credit: Costco Fans NZ//Facebook

It also includes where the checkouts are and most importantly the entrance and exit of the store.

Several commented about how grateful they were for the hack.

One user said: "Thanks so much, now I know which aisle I need to head to first."

Another user commented: "This is amazing!!!! Great help!!"

A third joked: "Somebody just find me streaky bacon!"

The American retail store opened late last month and sells a variety of products from coffee to coffins.

The $100 million store was initially planned to open in mid-August but shipping, weather and COVID-19-related delays kept the doors shut an extra month.

Earlier this year, thousands of Kiwis queued up for the $60 annual membership that gives access to what is described as a department store inside a hardware store.