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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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Historic House |
100 Mount Albert Road Mount Albert Auckland 1003 New Zealand +64 9 846 7367 http://www.historic.org.nz/pla... |
Alberton dates from 1863. Starting life as a farmhouse, it was expanded to 18 rooms with exotic towers and verandas on several levels. The estate once comprised extensive farmland, gardens and orchards making it self-sufficient. In its heyday Alberton was famous for balls, garden parties, music and hunting. The grand house contrasts with the attic servant quarters. Original furniture and antique household items remain and the garden contains fine mature trees and a fountain. Alberton is available for cocktail and garden parties, weddings and marquee functions. 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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 Guided wine tasting tours |
11 Pentland Avenue, Mount Eden Auckland 1003 New Zealand +64 9 630 1540 http://www.winetrailtours.co.nz/ |
This tour company allows you to see the countryside, as well as taste and purchase some of the finest wines in the country and the world. There are three tours - a full-day excursion to Matakana (north of Auckland) and half and full-day trips out to West Auckland, visiting four and six vineyards respectively. All of the tours are relaxed and informative, with the opportunity to have a winery lunch at an extra cost along the way. Group discounts are available and bookings are essential. Prices also vary by season. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Hindu temple |
252-254 Balmoral Road Sandringham Auckland 1003 New Zealand +64 9 846 2677 |
The Bharatiya Mandir provides for the Auckland Hindu community, including celebrations of important festivals, social and cultural services, and Sunday classes in music and languages (Hindi, Gujarati and Sanskrit). Built in 1993 (Savant 2049) this temple is distinguished by the tall and elegant white dome on top. The main doors of the temple face over Balmoral Road, while the vehicle entry and parking area is behind the temple in Arabi Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Broader way |
South East Of Central Business District Auckland 1002 New Zealand +64 9 979 7070 (Tourist Information) |
The focus of Broadway, just a 15 minute bus ride south-east of the central business district, is fashion and this place really hums especially on a Saturday when well-heeled families from the surrounding suburbs come to freshen up their wardrobes. Designer boutiques sit happily next to mid-range, chain stores. Broadway is a shoe fetishist's paradise, whether it be soft Italian leather mules you're looking for, or some solid, funky boots from The Last Footwear Company. For the boys who like their toys the Sony showroom is a popular spot and your little darlings can find their own designer wear at the specialty kids shops at 160 Broadway. When it all gets too much, drop your shopping bags at a café or fast food joint. Broadway also has two cinema complexes, an Olympic Swimming Pool and an indoor mall at 277. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get your English-style bitter here |
2 Mt Eden Road Grafton Auckland 1003 New Zealand +64 (0)9 379 3557 http://www.alehouse.co.nz/ |
This small brewery and ale house is set in Grafton's former library building. Their brews have great English-sounding names such as Bob Hudson's Bitter, Bellringer's Best Bitter, Grafton Porter and Bitter and Twisted. They also stock many other specialist ales and lagers—both on tap and bottled, New Zealand and imported wines, and a large range of single malt whiskies. The Ale House draws a mixed clientele from all around Auckland and has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Their publicity boasts "Sorry, no poker machines, pool tables, loud music or Lion Red!" They do, however, offer great pub food! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tasting, tours, functions |
130 Lincoln Road Henderson Auckland 1008 New Zealand +64 9 838 6944 http://www.lincolnwines.co.nz/ |
On Lincoln Road, only five minutes from Henderson and 15 minutes from Auckland City, sits this delightful vineyard. Wine tasting and tours can be arranged by appointment for up to 20 people at once. The tour includes tasting as well. Private functions can be held in the cellar/cask hall, with prior notice. There is a picnic area for the family to enjoy, and a small wine museum. Wine can be purchased from the vineyard store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Technology and social history |
Great North Road Western Springs Auckland 1002 New Zealand +64 9 815 5800 / +64 800 66 8286 (MOTAT Infoline) http://www.motat.org.nz/ |
The old pumphouse, which pumped water from Western Springs to early Auckland residents is the focal point of this fascinating museum. The museum houses a magnificent working Beam Engine (one of only three in the world) and numerous vintage and veteran road vehicles and early Auckland buildings. Various displays feature agricultural, forestry, medical, dental, photographic and telecommunication technology. A display of historic aeroplanes, including the only Solent Mark IV flying boat in the world, is laid out at Site 2, reached by vintage tram. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sea kayaking adventures |
7A Westech Place Kelston Auckland 1007 New Zealand +1 800 99 9636 http://www.nzkayak.co.nz |
Outdoor Discoveries offer an exciting range of sea kayaking adventures within the Hauraki Gulf. In the summer, twilight or night kayaking is available. Some longer trips are also available including tailor-made overnighters and corporate packages. Small groups are lead by skilled and qualified guides. Equipment, right down to jackets and footwear, is provided. Caving and abseiling adventures are also arranged. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Taste and buy wines |
90 McLeod Road Henderson Auckland 1008 New Zealand +64 9 838 9578 |
This vineyard in suburban Henderson, 15 minutes from downtown Auckland, makes for an ideal day trip. Tasting for groups of upto 20 is by appointment, as are the tours. There is a picnic area to ensure that you relax with the family or with friends. The wine store is well equipped to meet your desires: chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, cabernet merlot, riesling, and gewurztraminer are all on offer. The tasting takes place within the shop itself. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Indoor wave pool |
38 Alberton Avenue Mt Albert Auckland 1003 New Zealand +64 9 815 7001 http://www.clmnz.co.nz/philips... |
Auckland's premier indoor water park, the Philips Aquatic Centre features a heated, indoor wave pool, a wild hydro slide, swirl pools, a sauna and steam room and a competition-size pool. Only a block from St Lukas Mall, the Centre is a great family destination. Brand new with murals on the walls and plenty of free parking, the centre offers a healthy and fun way to spend an afternoon. It is also popular with business people in the early hours for a morning exercise routine. Admission: NZD7 Adults, NZD5 Seniors, students and beneficiaries, NZD2 Under 5s and non-swimming adults. 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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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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