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In your wildest dreams, you might have imagined a live underground penguin colony; at Kelly Tarlton's Penguin Encounter, it's an amazing reality. For full insight into this unique self-sustaining population of king and g... more
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Saz & Bex said
… knew where we were and what we could see. We firstly got off at Kelly Tarlton's antarctic… continue reading »
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Auckland Zoo has committed itself to improving the living quarters of New Zealand's largest collection of native and exotic animal species. Now you feel as though you are walking with the rare white rhinos on the Pridelands, sw... more
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AmandaNick said
… round the city and ended up near the harbour on tuesday we had an awesome day around auckland zoo… continue reading »
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Piha Beach, on the wild Tasman coast is famous for the Lion Rock vistas, black sand beaches, great surf and deadly rips. If you venture into the water, do so only between the lifeguard flags. Changing rooms, a shop and campgrou... more
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James Wadley said
… catch up with me again, so I retired to bed early. The next morning we headed to Piha beach… continue reading »
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At 260m, Rangitoto is Auckland's largest and youngest volcano. It last erupted 600 years ago and is covered in regenerating bush, (including some extensive Pohutukawa forests), and barren lava flows. Views from the summit are e... more
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Jon & Hannah said
…. On our last day in Auckland it rained all day. We went by ferry to Rangitoto Island which is a… continue reading »
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Auckland has two Olympic size ice-rinks to skate. This venue is the older of the two, servicing the central and western areas of Auckland. Both rinks are complete with pro-shop, bar and function room, learner classes, group con... more
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One of the larger scoria cones in the Auckland volcanic field, Mt. Eden (196 meters) has three craters with extensive storage, defensive and habitation earthen remains. Known by Maori as Maungawhau, or hill of the whau tree, Mt... more
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Pamela said
…...7. Our trip up to Mount Eden to view the city from the top of an extinct Volcano. Gave us a 360… continue reading »
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Stretching from the cliffs overlooking Maori Bay and the Gannet Colony north to Kaipara Head, Muriwai Beach with its fine black sand is popular with surfers, families, surfcasters and dune buggies. You can drive all the way nor... more
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Bruha said
… at every turn.The beaches are a mecca for surf and beach enthusiasts, sport fishermen, movie… continue reading »
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Sadly, the eponymous pine tree at the summit had to be removed following several attacks on its 105-year-old trunk. Known by Maori as Maungakiekie, or hill of the kiekie vine, One Tree Hill (elevation 183 metres) is a 20,000-ye... more
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Barney & Teresa said
… cramped in the Spaceship in Oz!On Sunday we caught the bus to 'One Tree Hill' which according… continue reading »
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Smaller and more intimate than Piha or Muriwai, Te Henga beach offers booming surf, bush walks and spectacular vistas. There are walking tracks north, over the headlands, to O'Neill Bay, which is popular with surfers. The cliff... more
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The old pumphouse, which pumped water from Western Springs to early Auckland residents is the focal point of this fascinating museum. The museum houses a magnificent working Beam Engine (one of only three in the world) and nume... more
Auckland Travel Experiences
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Markets, Goats, Rain and Wind
Our last Saturday in New Zealand. The weather has certainly turned for the worst. It was intermittent showers all day, and st... Continue reading »
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Jet Lag, and New Zealands Largest City
Well, we landed in Auckland at a pretty reasonable time - unfortunately we didnt know what that time was and it took us a good 20 mi... Continue reading »
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New Zealand
New Zealand is good. Started in Auckland, got a 1987 Toyota Town Ace, I own a car here! It is all set up- even came with food! So far I p... Continue reading »
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Week one in New Zealand
13 hours after leaving Chilean soil, I landed in Auckland international airport! Because of the time difference, offi... Continue reading »
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Auckland & the Northland
After traveling for over 24 hours we finally arrived in Auckland, the city of sails, on Saturday, December 27th. We arrived late at night... Continue reading »
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