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Fukuoka Garden This traditional Japanese garden is both peaceful and pretty. Nestled in Western Springs Lakeside Park, enjoy a little capsule of faraway lands in the heart of Auckland.
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Auckland Zoo Full of delights, including elevated giraffe-viewing platforms and human-sized
meerkat tunnels. Discover over 1400 animals, an observation area at the on-site Vet Hospital and a high canopy habitat with orangutans and siamangs. Stay tuned for the brand-new South East Asia swamp forest.
MOTAT Auckland’s Museum of Transport and Technology details how transport and technology has evolved from centuries past to present day. Visit the original Pumphouse, complete with puffing steam engines, the historic village, model railway and Aviation Hall, then ride a beautiful vintage tram down MOTAT’s tram tracks.
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Stardome Observatory & Planetarium Take a seat in the domed auditorium and watch our galaxy spring to life. Learn all about the cosmos, from star constellations to nebulas – and why you might have been reading your star sign wrong. A variety of shows are catered to suit every age and level of interest. Located in Cornwall Park.
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Springs Western Springs Lakeside Park A large park right beside
(and enormous) slice of countryside right in the heart of Auckland. Centered around the volcanic cone of One Tree Hill. Walk the park’s perimeter or venture within to find picnic tables and barbecues (and many sheep), a playground, tennis courts, sports fields and even an olive grove.
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Mt Albert Volcano Walk to the summit to catch a glorious sunset. At the top there are sports’ fields and a large grassed area that is popular with walkers and their dogs.
One Tree Hill The monument at the top of Cornwall Park marks One Tree Hill and the 182m peak of the Maungakiekie/ One Tree Hill volcano. The obelisk is a memorial to Māori and the surrounding views are sublime.
Highwic This rambling Gothic mansion was built in 1862 for Auckland businessman, Alfred Buckland. It is a large estate with stables, outbuildings and extensive Victorian-themed grounds, all built to occupy Buckland’s 21 children.
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If you’re visiting during warmer months, look out for Summer Market Days in the grounds of Alberton. Unfolding in the garden, purveyors sell specialty produce
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Ponsonby Ponsonby Road See and be seen. The dining is polished, the shopping is boutique. Equal amounts hipster and high-brow, Ponsonby has style and sass. There’s nothing better than moseying from boutique stores to upmarket thrift shops, nipping into beautiful florists and charming book shops.
The Open Book Nothing shy of magical. Pop inside to discover seven rooms of second-hand books and a sedate back garden. Cosy and welcoming, it’s so homely you’ll want to stay all day.
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and community-spirited precinct packed to the rafters with cafés and global food options, a fresh greengrocer, inspiring homewares and specialist pop-up shops.
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