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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 |
Off Onetaunga Road Auckland 1310 New Zealand +64 9 426 0076 (Tourist Information) |
Kauri Point preserves the last remaining Maori pa on Waitemata Harbour and provides excellent views of the upper harbour and the Auckland Harbour Bridge. An important settlement in pre-European times, the location provided both a strategic and fertile environment. The Kawerau Tribe used Kendalls Bay as a summer fishing centre when sharks gathered offshore. The cliffs are comprised of Waitemata Sandstone and are now home to regenerating kauri and coastal flax among other native flora. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic house and cultural centre |
Fred Thomas Drive Takapuna Auckland 1309 New Zealand +64 9 486 4877 |
The Lake House is a budding arts and community centre administered by a Trust Board and supported by the Council. It is the base for ceramic, printmaking and sculpture studios, children's art groups, and offices. There are various sized rooms available for hire, for classes, working studios, offices, exhibitions and functions. Gifted to the city in 1996 by Bob Green, this historic building was formerly known as The Coach House and stood for over a century at the north end of Takapuna Beach before being relocated to its present position. 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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Your guide in Takapuna |
49 Hurstmere Road Takapuna Auckland 1309 New Zealand +64 9 486 8670 |
Set on an arcade-like, tree-lined street, in the heart of a stylish shopping district, this place has all the information you need to explore Auckland City and, to a lesser extent, the whole of New Zealand. A wide range of free brochures can be obtained – about activities, attractions, tours, public transport, accommodation, and history. Bookings can also be made for many of these, and maps and timetables are also available. It is next to the Post Office, near the library and banks, and is a five-minute walk from the bus stop and the North Shore's largest shopping mall, Shore City Galleria. 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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