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About an hour from Auckland on the west coast is Piha, with beautiful beaches and nice waves for the surfers. There is a nice campground near the beach, although there are few options for eating. We brought our own lunch and enjoyed it on the beach.
Be careful if you decide to take a walk up the hill as there are nasty bushes that cover much of the hillside that can be quite painful to fall into. Leave a Comment
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Along the loop drive during Spring you will come across a patch of daffodils, flowering cherries and crab apple trees. This is quite a spectacular sight and best seen from July through to October.
Location : Botanic Gardens, Hill Road, Manurewa Leave a Comment
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Bucklands Beach is also on the eastern side of Auckland and next to Half Moon Bay Marina. The Yacht club was host to the 1999 and 2002 Louis Vuitton cup challenge races for the America’s Cup. The club which overlooks the marina and Tamaki Estuary, has three bars and a bistro. The Marina is mostly only available to permanent members but some visitor berths may be available by prior arrangement. The opening hours of the marina is 8,30am -15.00pm . Leave a Comment
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Eastern Beach was previously called Mason’s Beach. This beach was a great source for food, not only for the Maori but also for the Pakeha population that followed. The eastern beaches tend to have calmer waters and generally make for safe swimming.
(East Auckland -roughly 20kms) Leave a Comment
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Eden Garden is the work of volunteers, who started in 1964. They transformed an abandoned quarry on the slopes of Mt. Eden into one of Auckland’s best kept secrets.
The garden has nowadays the most varied collection camellias and a large number of rhododendrons, but also hibiscus and a lot of native (green) New Zealand plants and trees.
From the top at a lookout you will have a nice view over the city.
The café with its garden setting is ideal for drinking a cup of coffee or tea. Leave a Comment Website: www.edengarden.co.nz
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