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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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Q Around the World said
… bus to get to the Auckland Zoo. The bus system is a little different as you have to tell the bus… 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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Pompeyduchess said
… on Rangitoto Island - a volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf, half an hour from Auckland city on the ferry… 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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Beverley and Jamie said
…Mount Eden, parking fines and Maoris performing the Huka war dance! And driving through Auckland… 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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Roseannas travels said
… and One tree hill (which is now No tree hill as some activists cut it down...long story). You would… 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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Oranga Travel Experiences
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3rd and 4th day in New Zealand
So its been a couple days since we updated this. We're learning that getting internet access in New Zealand isn't as easy as just p... 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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Everywhere's a Postcard: Auckland Day 2
Despite our best efforts to sleep in, we were up at 5:30am. Damn! We headed out around 7am and grabbed breakfast and coffee at Esquires n... Continue reading »
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A Home in New Zealand
I wait for Bill on the other side of immigration wondering why he's taking so long. Finally, he comes through and tells me that he... Continue reading »
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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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