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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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Bewitching said
… Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter and Underwater World. This was a bit of a waste of money really… 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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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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Johnny Cramer said
… stopped for 3 minutes at the top of Mount Eden which is the highest point in Auckland and I got a few… 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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Ivy said
… was One Tree Hill.....a place of significance and a place with beautiful views of Auckland.....(and also… continue reading »
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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
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The steps of this museum offer splendid views over the Cenotaph forecourt to the Domain, the city and Waitemata Harbour beyond. The museum houses New Zealand's largest collection of Maori and Pacific Island taonga (treasures);... more
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cmef said
… in one of those parks, sitting way up on a hill. it's the auckland war memorial museum,… continue reading »
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A thousand years of maritime history are revealed in creative ways on the harbor's edge. The museum features numerous restored vessels, some afloat in the marina. Daily cruises are offered on the scow, which sets sail when the... more
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BGilly said
… to the New Zealand National Maritime Museum. As I got there it started to rain and I also felt the sudden… continue reading »
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Mount Victoria, at 87 meters, is a 10-15 minute walk from the Devonport ferry terminal. Maori fortifications can still be seen - Takarunga, "the hill above", was an important Maori Pa or fortress site. French navigator Dumont D... more
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Jackie & Dean said
… Mount Victoria (one of the peninsula's two extinct volcanoes) for an AMAZING view over Auckland… continue reading »
Mangere Travel Experiences
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New Zealand - (mostly) The North Island
Well, I'm pleased to report that we did get to see some whales on our trip in Kaikoura. Braving the sea sickness warnings and increasing... 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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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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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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Auckland
Well then, we ended up having to rush to Auckland to get my camera fixed which was a bit irritating because we wanted to stay longer to g... Continue reading »
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