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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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loraloralora said
…? We hopped off at the Auckland Zoo. The zoo was a complete surprise. It is by far the best zoo I have… 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
… another lie in to cure my tiredness from work, I decided to go to Rangitoto Island even though the weather… 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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Johanna & Martin said
…, wie zum Beispiel dem Mount_Eden… 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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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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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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Avondale Travel Experiences
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Attacked
It was at night they came, virtually silent they waited until I was asleep before mounting their brutal and bloody attack. I use the plur... 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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North Island
The prospect of driving a camper van around New Zealand was all too much for us. So much so that on our first night in Auckland with... 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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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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