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This fantastic building is Aucklands War Memorial AND museum. That is to say, it commemorates New Zealands fallen soldiers, and serves as a wonderful museum at the same time. It houses one of the most significant collections of Maori and Pacific treasures and artifacts in the world, as well as having well presented natural history, social, art, childrens and war memorial collections. Each day there are performances by a group called Manaia, who give an enjoyable show with Maori song and dance, a generous sprinkling of humour and some audience participation! Entry to the museum is free, however they do suggest a donation of $5(nzd), and entry into certain exhibits and the Manaia show is extra. There is a cafe, a museum store, and the grounds in the Domain surrounding the museum are ideal for picnics on sunny days. The museum sits on the rim of one of Aucklands many extinct volcanoes, although this is not immediately obvious as you look at it. From the museum steps, you get a splendid view over part of the city and out over the harbour to Devonport and Rangitoto. Leave a Comment Address: Auckland Domain, Parnell, Auckland.Phone: 09 306 - 7067Website: http://www.akmuseum.org.nz
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| | | | Auckland Museum and Domain: The Winter Gardens | Tip Rating: | | | | |
The Winter Gardens are located in the Auckland Domain, and consist of two large glass houses, a cool one for temperate plants, and a hot house for tropical plants, as well as a formal courtyard garden and fernery. The gardens were opened in 1913 to commemorate the Auckland Industrial, Agricultural and Mining Exhibition in 1913/14. At the time of writing, the hot house is unfortunately closed while New Zealands ever vigilant bio security people deal with an unwanted pest, but they hope to re open it in a couple of months. Entry to the winter gardens, including the glass houses and the fernery, is free. See my travelogue to enjoy some of the blooms I recently enjoyed in the cool house. Leave a Comment Address: Auckland Domain, Parnell, AucklandPhone: 09 306 - 7067Website: http://www.akmuseum.org.nz
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| | | | Auckland Zoo: Enjoy a day at Auckland Zoo | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Auckland Zoo makes for a great day out, and I recommend you get there early in order to have the full day available to you. I arrived at lunchtime, and the afternoon wasn't long enough to see all that I wanted to without rushing. The zoo is well laid out, with lots of educational and informative signs telling you about the animals, their habitats and ways we can help protect them. You get the impression of being close to the animals while at the same time you can see that every effort is made to give the animals room and to not feel threatened. I enjoyed watching the giraffes and the big cats, as well as the meerkats and the birds in the aviaries ~ especially the colourful lorakeet from Australia that was settling on the childrens arms, much to everyones surprise! There is also a kiwi house, where you can, if you're lucky, get to see New Zealands flightless icon (your eyes will need to adjust to the dark, as these birds are nocturnal and very shy). The blue penguins and the sealions were also great fun. Leave a Comment Address: Motions Rd, Western Springs, Auckland.Phone: 09 - 360 3819Directions: Nestled between Western Springs and Point Chevalier, within easy reach of the city centre.Website: http://aucklandzoo.co.nz
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| | | | Cornwall Park & One Tree Hill: Cornwall Park | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Cornwall Park was presented to the people of New Zealand back in 1901 by Sir John Logan Campbell. You can wander for ages around beautiful parkland, planted with lots of stunning trees, grassy slopes, visit the oldest timber building in Auckland, climb One Tree Hill, and much more. You can sit in the sun at Cornwall Park, and never know you were so close to the centre of Auckland. There is plenty to enjoy here, and there is a cafe/restaurant, a visitor information centre, as well as barbeque facilities. Leave a Comment Address: 203 Greenlane Road, Greenlane, Auckland.Phone: 09 630 8485Directions: From State Highway 1, come off at the Greenlane off-ramp, go along Greenlane West and turn left into the Park along the beautiful Pohutakawa Drive.Website: www.cornwallpark.co.nz
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