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Albert Park
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This elegant garden close to downtown
Auckland has towering palm trees, a floral
clock, a Victorian fountain, statues and an
Argentinian ombu tree, whose enormous roots
grow above ground.
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Alberton
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This home grew from a modest farmhouse
built in 1863 into an enormous fairy tale
mansion, where visitors can admire its
beautiful verandahs and towers and view
original family furniture.
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Aotea Centre
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A venue for music and the performing
arts, including the Auckland Philharmonic
Orchestra, this building also houses a
visitor information bureau, conference
center and restaurants and bars.
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Auckland Art
Gallery
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Auckland
Domain
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Characterized by its formal gardens,
this park is a great place to relax just
minutes away from the city center.
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Auckland
Harbour Bridge
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Originally built in 1959, this
long-standing bridge and city icon doubled
its lanes from 4 to 8 and recently added
pedestrian walkways as well as a special
bridge-climbing adventure for most ages and
abilities.
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Auckland
Maritime Museum
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The New Zealand National Maritime Museum
collects and exhibits a diverse range of
nautical and historical artefacts that
represent New Zealand maritime history from
the earliest Polynesian arrivals to modern
day seafaring.
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Auckland
Museum
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Discover the history and culture of New
Zealand through this memorial to those who
sacrificed their lives in wartime.
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Auckland
Zoo
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Dedicated to protecting endangered
species and housing animals in natural
habitats, this zoo has native and overseas
animals, an African savannah, farm animals
for kids, and a forest aviary.
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Bethells
Beach
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Cathedral Church of St.
Mary
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City Art Gallery
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Coast-to-Coast
Walkway
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Cornwall
Park
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This lovely urban park offers an escape
from the city hustle and bustle with oak
tree-lined roads, winding paths and grazing
sheep and cattle.
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Devonport
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Ewelme Cottage
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This meticulously preserved 19th-century
cottage, built of kauri wood, has much of
the original family furniture and
possessions.
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Ferry
Building
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Glengarry
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The international array of wines at this
store, one of a national chain of wine
stores, is truly impressive.
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Hauraki Gulf
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This area comprises 47 islands, the most
popular of which is Waiheke for its
excellent beaches and bays.
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Highwic
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Get a feel for the lives of the
prosperous Victorian family who owned this
splendid timber Gothic house with fine
gardens.
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Hobson
Wharf National
Maritime Museum
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This unusual museum has steam and
sailing vessels both for show and cruises,
14 exhibition galleries describing New
Zealand 's maritime heritage and
demonstrations of nautical crafts.
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Howick Historical
Village
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Enter another era at this living museum,
where costumed staff and 30 restored
buildings recreate an early Auckland
settlement.
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K Road
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Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic
Encounter & Underwater
World
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Take a journey across frozen Antarctica
to see accurate displays and live penguins
interacting in real ice and snow.
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Mount
Eden
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A trip up the highest volcanic peak in
mainland Auckland offers striking views of
the downtown area and harbor.
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Museum of
Transport , Technology and
Social History (MOTAT)
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The museum highlights the progression of
technological achievements in
transportation that have helped shape New
Zealand .
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New Zealand
National Maritime
Museum
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Discover New Zealands maritime history
through highly interesting and unusual
displays.
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Ngatea Water
Gardens
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Tranquil 5 acre garden paradise, with
bridges, waterfalls, waterwheels and
magical fountains. Imprinted concrete paths
throughout, combined with a huge variety of
plantings, make these gardens ideal for
year round viewing. Friendly hand fed
birds, plus funny signs and scenes
throughout the gardens gaurentee to make
you laugh. Cafe, giftshop, picnic areas,
playground, plus function centre for
weddings, etc.
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One Tree Hill
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The second highest volcanic peak in
Auckland , next to Mount Eden , One Tree
Hill offers views of the city and has a
huge obelisk at the top.
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Otara Market
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The world's largest Polynesian market,
held on Saturdays, teems with shoppers
seeking everything from crafts to exotic
foods to island music CDs.
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Parnell Rose
Gardens
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Parnell
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Saved from demolition by the efforts of
one individual, this restored historic
village has specialty and antique shops,
cafes, pubs and restaurants and is a trendy
nightspot.
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Ponsonby
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Queen Street
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Auckland 's main street is home to
numerous shops, restaurants and
entertainment centers.
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Rainbow's End Theme
Park
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Targeted to kids of all ages, this
popular theme park satisfies the younger
set with tame rides and the older kids with
wilder rides, a pirate ship and lots
more.
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Rangitoto Island
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This volcanic island, which last erupted
600 years ago, offers bird-watching,
swimming, fishing, walking trails, colorful
flora and spectacular views from the summit
of its cone-shaped mountain.
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Regional Botanical
Gardens, Auckland
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These splendid gardens feature an
impressive array of plants from diverse
climates.
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Sky City Casino
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This mega complex has two casinos,
restaurants, bars, hotel, theater and the
1,000-foot high Sky Tower, the tallest
tower in the Southern Hemisphere, which
offers magnificent views and bungee
jumping. The casinos offer favorite table
games such as Blackjack, Baccarat, Jai Sai
and Roulette plus more than 1,200 slots and
gaming machines.
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Sky Tower
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The tallest structure in the Southern
Hemisphere, this tower is more than a
thousand feet high.
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Soljans Estate
Winery, Auckland
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By skillfully marrying traditional with
modern techniques, we produce stylish,
richly flavoured wines. Most of the white
wines are cool-fermented in stainless steel
tanks to preserve their very delicate
aromas and flavours.
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Stardome & the Auckland
Observatory
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