#1 of 12 things to do in Auckland
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LGHoosier says:
Drive to the west coast to the Gannet Colony. I did student teaching abroad in Auckland and the 2nd day I arrived my teacher drove me out to the Gannet Colony after school.
We made it there just at sunset to look over the cliffs down at the black sand beach.
This was the first of May and abou…
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#2 of 12 things to do in Auckland
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tedwerd2 says:
At first all my friends did it and they said it was cool, but I thought it was still just an expensive touristy thing. Well, it was, but completely worth it. I think I went with the black water rafting company, and did the biggest trip they offer, forget what its called. We went to the entrance, abs…
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#3 of 12 things to do in Auckland
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tedwerd2 says:
I think about $100 for a jump. After doing the nevis on the south island i thought this one would be boring. I did the water touch though where they dunked me in up to my waste. It was so cool and definitely made it worth it. Made me kind of nervous when we had to wait for a few boats to pass before…
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#4 of 12 things to do in Auckland
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LGHoosier says:
Take a ferry from the Devonport Wharf or the Ferry Terminal in Quay St, downtown Auckland for about $20NZ. I lived near the Devonport Wharf and to make this trip perfect I recommend having breakfast in Devonport and exploring the shops before catching the ferry. There is nothing except a toilet Ra…
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#5 of 12 things to do in Auckland
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tedwerd2 says:
All it costs is a $25 ferry ticket and maybe a bus ride. Went here 3 times in my 6 months in NZ. Great for relaxing on the beach and camping. Ask me for the perfect camping spot with your own private beach on secluded bay with diamond water! Thats what we called it, its those bioluminescent algae wh…
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#6 of 12 things to do in Auckland
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Brasilmagic says:
The New Zealand North Island has many attractions. Cooks Beach to the North (just make sure you go during the summer if you want to swim-summer is more like January and February). Rotorua for the stream that comes from the earth and the Maori culture. Go to a Maori show. Auckland is a pleasant cosmo…
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#7 of 12 things to do in Auckland
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apetchell says:
A good view of all around auckland. Also a good walk, you can walk all through the tunnels and around the edge of the mountain.
We only just discovered, but at the top there is a small museum like thing with a video of the reason for the mountain.
Really recommend going here, especially on a n…
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#8 of 12 things to do in Auckland
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tedwerd2 says:
Cool beach, and I went on a rainy day. Theres a HUGE mountain/rock sticking up out of the beach you can hike up, which gives you some decent views. Thats what I think Piha is most known for. The beach also offers good beginners surfing, huge beach area with nice sand, and a cool area to the south wi…
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#9 of 12 things to do in Auckland
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LGHoosier says:
Great local beach and area filled with teenagers and locals on the weekends.
I lived about 10 minutes north of Takapuna. This is the largest town on the North Shore. Great mall, lots of restaurants, movie theater. All along the beach.
Saturday mornings there is a farmer's market. The beach …
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#10 of 12 things to do in Auckland
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LGHoosier says:
I definitely recommend taking in views of Auckland from the top of the Sky Tower.
If you're feeling adventurous to the bungee from the top!!!
If you're looking for a pricey but memorable dinner, go to the Orbit restaurant. It it at the top of the tower and revolves so you by the time you get t…
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#11 of 12 things to do in Auckland
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yarasil says:
Kelly Tarton's is a tourist attraction located close to down town Auckland on Tamaki Drive. This is a great activity if you have a spare couple of hours and want to see some penguins and stingrays and learn about expeditions to the Antarctic. And the kids seem to really like it.
The tickets a…
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#12 of 12 things to do in Auckland
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tedwerd2 says:
I'm not a museum person but this was pretty good. Organized well with lots of good displays. Great way to kill a few hours.
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