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 Historic industrial site and park |
Colonial Road, Highbury North Shore Auckland 1310 New Zealand +64 9 486 8670 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Visitors are able to enjoy this beautiful park area of mature trees and fish-filled lakes around the private industrial estate of the New Zealand Sugar Refinery. There are pleasant walks to be had through regenerating kanuka groves, and tracks connect with Kauri Point Park and Chatswood Reserve. The Refinery has been sited here in Chelsea Bay since 1883, originally chosen for its deep water access and plentiful fresh water supply. It was isolated in the early days, and had to create its own self sufficient little township. Some of the original brick Edwardian houses still stand in excellent restored condition. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 View of harbour |
Kerr Street Devonport Auckland 1309 New Zealand +64 9 979 7070 (Tourist Information) |
Mount Victoria, at 87 metres, is a 10-15 minute walk from the Devonport ferry terminal. Maori fortifications can still be seen--Takarunga, "the hill above", was an important Maori Pa or fortress site. French navigator Dumont D'Urville recognised the strategic importance of the scoria cone and climbed to the top in 1827. Later it was the site of a signal station for shipping. Today Mount Victoria rewards visitors with a splendid view of the harbour and city as well as well-tended gardens and trees. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Create your own masterpiece |
475 Lake Road Takapuna Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 489 1117 fun@painttheearth.co.nz |
A range of ceramic ornaments, tiles, mugs and platters await an artistic touch at this unique store. Children and adults alike are welcome to decorate their own ceramics. The possibilities are endless, and at the end of a fun morning or afternoon, your creation will be fired and will be ready for pick-up within a week. Group functions and children's birthday parties are catered for, and there is always the chance to have a first hand look at the molding and firing process. There is a second branch in Lynmall Shopping Centre, West Auckland. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Million dollar views |
The Strand Takapuna Auckland 1309 New Zealand |
Takapuna Beach is just a few steps from the bustling but laid-back shopping centre of Takapuna. It not only offers beautiful views across the harbour, fine white sand and safe swimming but also some excellent examples of lava-encased fossilised trees--covered by one of Auckland's many volcanic eruptions, 150,000 years ago. From Takapuna Beach you can walk south to Narrow Neck Beach or North to Milford Beach. Both walks are best done at low tide. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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