This 64-hectare park has more than 10,000 plants (including threatened species), dozens of themed gardens and an infestation of wedding parties. By car, take the Southern Motorway, exit at Manurewa and follow the signs. Otherwise take the train to Manurewa ($12.50, 43 minutes) and then walk along Hill Rd (1.5km).
香港六合彩即时开奖's must-see attractions
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Maungakiekie was the largest and most spiritually significant M膩ori p膩 (fortified village) prior to British arrival. At the top of this volcanic cone (at鈥
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From the top of Auckland鈥檚 highest volcanic cone (196m), the entire isthmus and both harbours are laid bare. The symmetrical crater (50m deep) is known as鈥
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This imposing neoclassical temple (1929), capped with an impressive copper-and-glass dome (2007), dominates the Auckland Domain and is a prominent part of鈥
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Auckland's premier art repository has a striking glass-and-wood atrium grafted onto its 1887 French chateau frame. It showcases the best of NZ art, along鈥
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Housed in a gorgeous 1879 mansion with views to One Tree Hill and the Manukau Harbour, this arts centre is endowed with contemporary NZ art from an鈥
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Settle in with a tapas platter and a glass of Man O' War's Valhalla chardonnay at Waiheke's only beachfront tasting room. If the weather is good, go for a鈥
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At this modern, spacious zoo, the big foreigners tend to steal the attention from the timid natives, but if you can wrestle the kids away from the tigers鈥
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North Head was a M膩ori p膩 and is still a fortress of sorts, with the navy maintaining a presence. It's riddled with tunnels, started at the end of the鈥
Nearby Auckland attractions
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It's a bit dull by international standards, but Rainbow's End has enough rides (including a corkscrew roller coaster) to keep the kids happy all day.
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Near the excellent children鈥檚 playground, this observatory offers regular stargazing and planetarium shows that aren鈥檛 dependent on Auckland鈥檚 fickle鈥
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Maungakiekie was the largest and most spiritually significant M膩ori p膩 (fortified village) prior to British arrival. At the top of this volcanic cone (at鈥
10.48 MILES
Housed in a gorgeous 1879 mansion with views to One Tree Hill and the Manukau Harbour, this arts centre is endowed with contemporary NZ art from an鈥
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A great vantage point for gazing over Auckland Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf. Traditional M膩ori carvings honour important historical chiefs.
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On Mt Eden's rocky eastern slopes, this mature garden is noted for its camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas.
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A marvellous Carpenter Gothic house (1862), sitting amid lush, landscaped grounds.
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From the top of Auckland鈥檚 highest volcanic cone (196m), the entire isthmus and both harbours are laid bare. The symmetrical crater (50m deep) is known as鈥