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 Oldest wooden house in Auckland |
P.O. Box 26072 Epsom, Cornwall Park Auckland 1003 New Zealand +64 9 630 8485 http://www.cornwallpark.co.nz/ |
Acacia Cottage and Huia Lodge stand opposite each other in Cornwall Park near one end of the Olive Grove Road. Acacia Cottage was built in Shortland Street in the city in 1841 and is reputed to be the oldest wooden house in Auckland. It is a fine example of how the earliest little settler cottages were built and furnished. Huia Lodge was built between 1901-3. It is a delightful and cosy example of an early twentieth century timber lined home. It now functions as the Cornwall Park Visitors Information Center. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Relax with the university crowd |
Princes Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 307 7604 http://www.akcity.govt.nz |
Adjacent to the University of Auckland, Albert Park is a fine example of a Victorian-era municipal park, complete with formal gardens, band rotunda, fountain, statues and flowered clock. The Albert Barracks were here--hence the military gun installation! Free concerts, usually sponsored by b-FM, the University's alternative radio station, are held at the rotunda on summer weekends. Albert Park is also a popular lunch break destination for Auckland's office workers, who make the trek uphill from Queen Street, just two blocks away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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City farm |
43 Ambury Road Mangere Bridge Auckland 1701 New Zealand +64 9 366 2000 http://arc.govt.nz/auckland-re... |
Ambury has been farmed for hundreds of years, first by Maori and then by Europeans. Today Ambury Farm (133 hectares) is a working farm, stocked primarily with horses, sheep and cattle. Its location on Manukau Harbour also makes it a popular destination with bird watchers who look for godwit and knot as well as pied oyster catchers and wrybill. Feed the baby farm animals, see demonstrations of sheep shearing and wood chopping, ride a pony or a tractor! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Main reserve in city |
Park Road (Across Grafton Bridge) Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 379 2020 (Tourist Information) http://www.aucklandcity.govt.n... |
Just a short walk east from the city center, Auckland Domain is New Zealand's oldest municipal park. Founded in 1840 by Governor Hobson, the Domain features the Auckland War Memorial Museum, an outdoor fernery and botanic Wintergardens (The), a band rotunda (watch for free concerts on summer weekends), sculptures, lawn bowls, kiosk and more. The Domain is the location of the huge concerts such as Coca Cola Christmas in the Park when 300,000 people jam in for a night of music and fireworks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Superb collection of natives and exotics |
102 Hill Road Manurewa Auckland 1702 New Zealand +64 9 267 1457 http://www.arc.govt.nz/arc/auc... |
This 65 hectare garden opened in 1982 and has become Auckland's premier horticultural showcase. With a full selection of New Zealand native plants and trees, the Botanic Garden is an excellent venue in which to learn about the environment and the part that plants play. There are a number of self-guided tours complete with information signs that fully explain the plantings. For exotics, the camellias and roses are especially well represented. The gardens are just off the Manurewa exit off the Southern motorway. Come springtime, the Gardens see the Ellerslie Flower Show. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Look out over the Gulf |
Tamaki Drive Auckland 1005 New Zealand +64 9 367 6009 (Tourist Information) |
Bastion Point offers fine views out over the Hauraki Gulf and Waitemata Harbour as well as central Auckland. A popular destination for kite fliers, Bastion Point lives up to its name and has the remains of WWII-era lookout bunkers and gun emplacements. Michael Joseph Savage Memorial Gardens, dedicated to the Labour Party legend and prime minister of the 1930's, consist of a beautifully kept garden and reflecting pool, and a delightful art deco memorial and obelisk. Access is from Tamaki Drive. The car park is closed after dark. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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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See Auckland by foot |
Queen Elizabeth Square Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 979 2333 (Tourist Information) http://www.aucklandcity.govt.n... |
Pick up a brochure to guide you on your walk from the Auckland Visitor Information Centre. The walkway traverses the Auckland Isthmus, a mere nine kilometres separating the Pacific Ocean from the Tasman Sea. The walk is 13 kilometres and takes about four hours one way. Biking and taking the bus on stages of the walk are other options. The route connects Queen Elizabeth Square on the Auckland waterfront to Onehunga beach on the Manukau Harbour, passing through Auckland Domain, Mt Eden, One Tree Hill, and Jellicoe Park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Reserve in Greenlane |
Manukau Road Maungakiekie Auckland 1003 New Zealand +64 9 630 8485 http://www.cornwallpark.co.nz/ |
Presented to the city by Mayor Sir Logan Campbell in 1901 to be maintained as "a place of public resort for the recreation and enjoyment of the people of New Zealand", Cornwall Park retains the rural character of early Auckland with grazing cattle and sheep. Cornwall Park features a popular tea house located in the restored Huia Lodge Visitor Centre and Acacia Cottage, Auckland's oldest house (1841), moved to the Park in 1920. The Auckland Observatory is located near the Manukau Road entrance to the Park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rose garden |
Gladstone Road Parnell Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 307 7604 http://www.aucklandcity.govt.n... |
The beautiful rose garden is the main attraction of Dove Myer Robinson Park, located on a rise up from Judge's Bay and offering views of the Gulf and Port. Named after a notable former mayor of Auckland, the park's rose garden contains a comprehensive collection of mainly modern roses, while the Nancy Steen garden beside the main rose bed is devoted to old-fashioned varieties. The picturesque and peaceful park extends down to the waterfront and includes the historic St Stephens Church. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gardens in Eden |
24 Omana Avenue Epsom Auckland 1003 New Zealand +64 9 638 8395 http://www.edengarden.co.nz/ |
Planted 35 years ago by local horticultural enthusiasts in an abandoned quarry on the flanks of Mt. Eden, Eden Gardens is a 2.25 hectare showpiece. The park features mature trees and flowering shrubs with special collections of camellias, azaleas and rhododendrons. A café on site serves light refreshments and Devonshire teas; the latter are considered a specialty. The garden is set up so that there are plants blooming every month of the year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Steam engine adventure |
Glenbrook Station Road Waiuku Auckland 1852 New Zealand +64 (0)9 236 3546 http://www.franklindistrict.co... |
Step back in time on a vintage steam engine! You can travel in an open cattle car or enjoy the comfort of a closed carriage on this 12 kilometre train ride which rolls through South Auckland farm land. At the "station" there is a picnic area with playground and a cafe. Livestock can be petted and fed at the Farm Park just down the road. Before leaving, do not forget to take advantage of a second train ride at no extra charge or try your hand on the jigger. Train rides: Adults NZD10; children (5 years and over) NZD5; family NZD25. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Heritage housing in Grafton |
Grafton Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 979 2333 http://www.walkabout.com.au/lo... |
This is a self guided walk following the route laid out in the brochure "Grafton Heritage Walk", obtainable from the Auckland Visitor Information Centre and local libraries. The walk starts and finishes in the Auckland Domain by the historic grandstand. It passes numerous fine houses and examples of early Auckland architecture in Grafton, one of the earliest parts of the city to be settled after 1840. You also pass the Whitecliffe Art School, in an ornate Gothic Revival building, and several cafes in Park Road (for refreshments). Note that these buildings are privately owned and are not open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Following history in Howick |
Howick Auckland 1705 New Zealand +64 (0)9 979 2333 |
This is a self guided walk following the route laid out in "An Historic Walk Through Howick", available from Auckland Visitor Information Centre. The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1847. They were soldiers and Howick was first set up as a fencible settlement. The walk starts and ends at All Saints Church, a beautiful and characteristic Selwyn church built in 1847. The buildings on the walk are privately owned and are not generally open to the public. Combine the walk with a visit to Howick Historical Village. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic 19th century stone house |
2 Ayr Street Parnell Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 379 4008 http://www.historic.org.nz/Reg... |
This delightful architectural treasure in stone, dates from 1857. It was the home of the Reverend Dr. John Kinder and family and today contains two galleries of his works and memorabilia. While Kinder was a respected churchman and teacher, it is for his prolific painting and photography that he is remembered. His paintings concentrating on architecture and landscape, tell us much about early Auckland and New Zealand, as do the photographs. The house retains its original character, while the garden is beautifully maintained in old cottage style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rodney District |
65 km from Auckland Auckland 1241 New Zealand +64 9 366 2000 http://www.arc.govt.nz/aucklan... |
With coastal forests, secluded beaches and tidal estuaries, Mahurangi Regional Park (230 hectares) offers an unhurried and peaceful escape from the city. Situated on the Puhoi River estuary and the Hauraki Gulf, Mahurangi has been continuously populated for close to 1,000 years. Remains of fortified pa (Maori fortresses) can be found on Opahi Point, and house sites and shell middens abound. Heavily logged in colonial times, the park nowadays features open pastures as well as regenerating coastal forests. Camping is permitted by contacting the Parksline number above. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Maori and celtic interweaving |
Ngataringa Park Devonport Auckland 1309 New Zealand +64 9 979 7060 (Tourist Information) |
The Maze was created in Ngataringa Park in 1994 to represent the unique interweaving between Maori and Celtic cultures, which are so much a part of New Zealand. Maori motifs and spirals are incorporated into circular ring mazes of ancient European origin, and built up into three dimensions with stone, brick, and hedge plantings of trees and shrubs. White crushed shell ground cover provides material and color contrast, and large driftwoods are used effectively for sculpture and seating. Along with the memorial avenue of trees commemorating World War Two veterans, it is a very pleasant spot for a gentle walk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Lay back and relax on a sunny afternoon |
Tamaki Drive Mission Bay Auckland 1005 New Zealand +64 9 979 7070 (Tourist Information) |
Mission Bay is a popular place on fine summer weekends. The wide beach, recently restored with white sand from Pakiri beach, provides excellent swimming. The grassy domain running behind the beach, complete with playground, provides an excellent picnic spot. There are many lively cafes, restaurants, takeaway bars and pubs catering to all tastes and budgets, just across the road. Giant Norfolk pines, planted by Bishop Selwyn 150 years ago, provide welcome shade on a hot day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fantastic views |
Cornwall Park, 203 Greenlane Road Auckland 1005 New Zealand +64 9 630 8485 |
Sadly, the eponymous pine tree at the summit had to be removed following several attacks on its 105-year-old trunk. Known by Maori as Maungakiekie, or hill of the kiekie vine, One Tree Hill (elevation 183 metres) is a 20,000-year-old scoria cone offering exquisite views over central Auckland and surrounding areas. Located in Cornwall Park, One Tree Hill was heavily fortified in Maori times and has the remains of extensive earthworks and terraces. The summit is accessible by car or walking track. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Rose lovers delight |
Gladstone Road Parnell Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 979 7060 (Tourist Information) |
The Rose Gardens and Dove Myer Robinson Park are sited above Judges Bay, sloping downwards with pleasant shaded pathways and numerous fine old mature trees. There is a great lookout over the harbor and the busy container wharves, from the cliff-top edge. The Rose Gardens contain some 4,500 roses. The Nancy Steen Cottage Garden with old-fashioned roses and white flowers is especially attractive, and occasional outdoor concerts are held here in summer. Note the old stone archway at one end known as the Elephant! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tawharanui Regional Park |
Takatu Road, RD6 Warkworth, Auckland New Zealand 09 366 2000 http://www.arc.govt.nz/albany/... |
Located on the rugged Tokatu Peninsula just north of Kawau Island and east of Warkworth, Tawharanui (588 hectares) has been a focal point for human habitation since the earliest days of Maori occupation. With regenerating forests, secluded beaches, surf and rock fishing and an extensive network of walking tracks, the park has much to offer. A marine protected area, offshore snorkelling provides a glimpse of colourful fish and rock formations. Camping is available by contacting the Auckland Regional Parks Council number given below. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seaside viewing |
Kawakawa Bay Between Duder Regional Park & Orere Point Auckland 1750 New Zealand +64 9 366 2000 (Auckland Regional Council Parks) / +1 800 80 6040 http://www.arc.govt.nz |
A tiny (4.4 hectare) regional park overlooking the Firth of Thames and the Coromandel, Tawhitokino features a beautiful pohutukawa fringed beach and a secluded grassy camping site accessible by foot traffic only. Long occupied by Maori, the beach front still contains a series of shell middens, kumara pits and strategically located fortified pa on the headlands at either end of the beach. The land was extensively logged in the late 1800s and is now predominantly pasture and regenerating native bush. Tawhitokino beach is accessible from a car park located at the end of Kawakawa Bay Road. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Harbour beach |
Shakespear Regional Park Whangaparaoa Peninsula Auckland 1463 New Zealand +64 (0)9 426 0076 http://www.arc.govt.nz/ |
Within Shakespear Regional Park on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula, Te Haruhi Bay features sandy beaches, safe swimming, a picnic area and many walks along the cliffs, coast and through the scrub-covered valleys. There is a campsite for tents at the eastern end. The park is the home of one of the largest populations of pukeko (native swamp hen) in New Zealand and has good numbers of other native birds including morepork, tui, fantail and shags. A Maori pa site guards the western end of the bay. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Personal Touch |
266 Point View Drive Auckland 2016 New Zealand +64 953 426 63 http://www.gardenstovisit.co.nz |
Jacque Jamieson's backyard is something to see. In the green universe behind her house, you'll find 5,000 square meters of beautifully-landscaped garden, complete with New Zealand natives of many varieties. The garden includes ferns, perennials, roses, woodlands plants, trees, shrubs, bulbs, and even succulents, all made possible by the sub-tropical climate of the area, not to mention Jacque's hard work (20-30 hours a week). Among the green, you'll find some blue, too; specifically, local blue stone that's used to construct pillars, retain banks, pave patios and edge gardens. There's also a pond and a ponga house for plants needing more shade. Jacque's delightful tour costs only NZD10, and makes for a relaxing and educational day out. Bring a picnic! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Roman Garden Deity |
42 Kenneth Small Place Auckland 1050 New Zealand +64 9 522 6826 http://www.gardenstovisit.co.nz |
This 600 square foot garden has taken advantage of every inch of space. Dedicated to Tropical and Sub Tropical Plants, the garden includes a plethora of Palms, Cycads, Cordylines, Gingers, Bromeliads, Heliconias, Aroids and ferns, Sub Tropical trees and shrubs, water plants and succulents. Also among the delights of this garden is a small pond and an aviary featuring love birds. Space for picnics can be arranged by appointment, and admission is NZD10. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inner city sports and recreation |
Victoria Street West Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 979 7060 (Tourist Information) |
This inner city park is handy to Victoria Park Market, a supermarket, and the Victoria Park Bowling Club. A motorway overbridge goes right through the park, but does not impede play -winter rugby and soccer, and summer cricket. A large petanque terrain is situated near the lawn bowls club, and a children's playground sits directly opposite the Market. On the Beaumont Street side a large skate park offers ramps, rail slide bars, walls - in fact everything for the ardent skateboard fan. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seashore camping |
1 km past Pukekereru Lane. Kaiaua Auckland 1870 New Zealand +64 9 366 2000 / +1 800 80 6040 (Auckland Regional Parks Council) http://www.arc.govt.nz/ |
Waharau Regional Park (238 hectares), extending inland from the Firth of Thames to the Hunua Ranges, provides a diversity of scenery and forest cover. With a large network of tracks and backcountry camping, Waharau provides a good weekend's adventure. Occupied by Maori and then used as a source of lumber during the gold rush days around Thames , Waharau has some large remnants of hard beech forest and regenerating native bush. There is safe swimming at the beaches and a pleasant flowing stream at the back of the park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Historic grave sites |
Great North Road Glen Eden Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 818 5615 http://www.waitakere.govt.nz/c... |
Waikumete is one of the largest cemeteries in the Southern Hemisphere and dates from 1886 when Grafton in the central city became too crowded. A great deal of Auckland's history has been laid to rest here, and various areas include a large military cemetery and a recently opened Maori Urupa. Members of the Friends of Waikumete take guided walking tours around the cemetery on the first Sunday of the month, starting at 1.30pm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seaside bathing |
Waiwera Auckland 1244 New Zealand +64 9 366 2000 http://www.arc.govt.nz/arc/ind... |
Located on the southern shore of the Puhoi estuary, Wenderholm (134 hectares) is surrounded by forested headlands and was the first of the many Auckland Regional Parks. It contains one of Auckland's best examples of mainland coastal forest. Swim, or picnic under the magnificent pohutukawa trees, or take one of the many bush walks. Couldrey House, an original kauri homestead, contains a small museum and information centre. Camping is available by contacting the Parksline number which is listed above. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enjoy a stroll around the lake and feed the ducks |
Great North Road Western Springs Auckland 1002 New Zealand +64 9 379 2020 http://www.aucklandcity.govt.n... |
Western Springs, known as Waiorea by Maori, began flowing when lava from Three Kings volcano filled the original streambed 70,000 years ago. From the late 1870s, Western Springs was the main source of fresh water for Auckland. It was pumped across the city via a huge steam-powered beam engine which is now the centrepiece at neighbouring MOTAT (Museum of Transport and Technology). The springs contain a series of freshwater lakes, filled by the still-active springs, which attract a wide range of waterfowl. There is an excellent, large playground in the westernmost corner, over the fence from Auckland Zoo. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Garden and ferns |
Park Road Auckland Domain Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 379 2020 http://www.aucklandcity.govt.n... |
Featuring a tropical glass house built in 1929, a cool house and a sunken fernery built in the remains of a disused scoria quarry, the Wintergardens is a "must-see" when visiting Auckland Domain. Featuring ever-changing collections of temperate and tropical plants, the gardens feature a formal courtyard with a lily pond and extensive displays of succulents, cycads and tropical orchids. The Fernz Fernery provides a lush green welcome escape from the heat on a summer's afternoon. Across the road from the Wintergarden is a popular teahouse and kiosk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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