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 Coopers Creek Vineyard |
35kilometres north-west of Auckland Huapai and Kumeu, PO Box 140 Auckland 1006 New Zealand +64 9 412 8560 http://www.cooperscreek.co.nz/ |
This is a fine place to taste some top quality West Auckland wines. Group tasting is by appointment only, up to 25 people at a time. The tasting room has an open fire in the winter months. Other than the wine, the vineyard has a playground for the children, barbecue and picnic areas, and a petanque terrain. Although no tours are offered, visitors are invited to look around the vineyard grounds, but not the winery (for safety reasons). Wine can be purchased at the shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 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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New Zealand wine |
45 Station Road, Huapai P. O. Box 471, Kumeu Auckland 1006 New Zealand +64 9 412 6666 http://www.nobilo.co.nz/ |
Established in 1943, this company has been recognized for pioneering new developments in the New Zealand wine industry. Now, they are able to export to no less than 17 countries. Nobilo and Selak wines are available for purchase and tasting in the shop. There is a picnic area for the family to enjoy lunch. Vineyard and winery tours are not yet available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Living colonial history |
Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park Pakuranga Auckland 1706 New Zealand +64 9 576 9506 http://www.fencible.org.nz |
Auckland's colonial past (1840-1880) comes to life in this museum of living history, where characters in historical costume recreate life in a 19th century settlement. Authentic buildings number over 30 and include a store, church, forge, settlers' houses, sod and raupo cottages. Live Day, the third Sunday of each month (except December), includes a regimental march and military manouvers, plus a working blacksmith. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Wine tasting and tours |
550 State Highway 16 Kumeu Auckland 1454 New Zealand +64 9 412 8415 http://www.kumeuriver.co.nz/ |
Set in rural West Auckland, this vineyard and winery has been in business since 1944. The beautiful grounds, with their rows of grapevines, bear testament to the hard work put in each year. Wine tasting for groups of up to 35 is available, by appointment only. They also offer tours on Saturdays, and wine tasting is included in the price. Bookings are essential. Bottles of the local product can be purchased in the wine shop. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of Warriors and Kingz |
Beasley Avenue Penrose Auckland 1006 New Zealand +64 9 571 1603 http://www.mtsmartstadium.co.nz |
In industrial Penrose, is the home of the Auckland Warriors Rugby League Club, the Football Kingz and Athletics Auckland. International bands performances and large scale open-air operas have also been staged here. The music festival - The Big Day Out -happens here each January. The ground was home of the track and field events for the 1990 Commonwealth Games. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scoria cone |
Maungarei Memorial Drive Mount Wellington Auckland 1006 New Zealand +64 9 979 7070 (Tourist Information) |
Mount Wellington dominates the landscape of South Auckland and provides superb vistas of the Tamaki Estuary and the low portage to Manukau Harbour. It was once such a strategic place that it was the scene of many battles. By the time of European settlement, it was mostly abandoned. The summit is accessible by road from Mountain Road off the Panmure roundabout. From the summit you get extensive views of the gigantic Winstone Quarry, which provides an excellent look at the scoria and volcanic tuff that underlies most of Auckland. 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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 Historic Onehunga |
87 Church Street Onehunga Auckland 1006 New Zealand +64 (0)9 979 2333 http://www.doc.govt.nz/Communi... |
Onehunga means "landing place" in Maori and has a rich history of both Maori and European settlement and trade. The Onehunga Heritage Walk visits a variety of early colonial-era buildings including settlers cottages built in the 1850s, a defensive blockhouse built to protect Auckland during the Land Wars of the 1860s, and an assortment of early hotels, churches and factories. Be sure to visit the Pump House, built in 1888, which still provides crystal clear spring water to Onehunga residents. The walk takes about four hours. Collect a brochure detailing the walk from Auckland Visitor Information Centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Heavenly stars |
Manukau Road One Tree Hill Domain Auckland 1003 New Zealand +64 9 624 1246 http://www.stardome.org.nz |
Multimedia, lasers and a planetarium are all part of the varied "edu-tainment" available at the Star Dome, an addition to the observatory, which opened in 1967. The director is professional astronomer Ian Griffen, and after the show visitors can look through one of the observatory's telescopes at the stars (the biggest is 50 centimetres). A shop offers souvenir books, toys and posters. As well as entertaining shows, the observatory is home to research projects into asteroids. Check the web site for show schedules. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tse Ming Charitable Trust |
17 Wairakei Street Greenlane Auckland 1005 New Zealand +64 9 579 8758 http://www.tsimingtemple.com/ |
The Tse Ming Temple is entered through a large, elegant gateway of traditional design. There is a fine statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva in the garden. The temple itself is in finely decorated traditional Chinese-palace style. The doors are finely carved with symbolic wheels. You can light incense and make offerings. A large statue of Sakyamuni Buddha, flanked by two other Bodhisattvas, stand inside the temple. Contact the abbess, Master Chang Shuen, for service times. Visitors are welcome. Most services are in Chinese (Mandarin), and there is also an English session. Services are generally followed by a free vegetarian lunch. 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 |