Western Springs Must-Do's

> Western Springs Lakeside Park - A large park right beside Auckland Zoo. The 1.75km Western Springs Path snakes the edges and there’s a picturesque lake in the middle. Duck chatter and gleeful screams emanate from the playground and ponds, and you’ll hear the odd lion roar, too.

> 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.

> 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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