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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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AmyGargis said
… aquarium is still better though. Next we headed to the Auckland Zoo, where we had a private guide show us… 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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Suz_1204 said
… other places they also took me to Piha Beach, which was quite along drive but thankfully… 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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BGilly said
… the weather is good. It’s a shame I am working because I could have gone to Waiheke or Rangitoto islands where… 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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Globeteacher said
… headed up Mount Eden. Remember how I mentioned volcanic activity earlier? Well, NZ is covered with lots… 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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Potter said
… to Muriwai Beach, Tawharnui Beach/Reserve, and other local spots. Much to their parents dismay, I taught… 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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saz said
…One Tree Hill… 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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Army Bay Travel Experiences
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Arrival in Auckland
Arrival in Auckland, New Zealand!Flight was delayed an hour leaving from LA, but still got to Auckland only 30min late. But was early in... 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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Auckland, New Zealand - the City of Sails
For us, our North Island holiday began in Auckland. This would be a good base if you are planning to tour only the North Island.Other tha... Continue reading »
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Auckland - Queenstown (5)
ENGLISH VERSION - CYMRAEG ISODIt was warm in Fiji, but upon arriving in New Zealand we discovered that things were going to&nbs... Continue reading »
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Auckland
AucklandAfter a 13 hour flight we arrived in Auckland very early in the morning. We met a lovely elderly couple from the north island on... Continue reading »
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