Advantages: Very central location Disadvantages: Not a quiet park, not very big
...If you are in central Auckland and would like to see a bit of greenery or relax with a picnic this is the perfect spot. It is literally a few minutes walk from Queen Street.
It is generally quite a busy park due to it's central location and a favourite spot for local business people and students to enjoy their lunch. It is especially popular for students as Auckland University and AUT are literally next door. Therefore in summertime you will find many students studying or hanging out here.
It is not a large park, but has a central gazebo, fountain, several paths running through and garden and grass areas. There is also a public toilet.
It is also the location of many festivals. I have been to a Chinese New Year festival a couple of years ago that was fantastic. There were many stalls selling trinkets and food. There also...
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Advantages: Big Airport Disadvantages: None that I have found so far
...Auckland, the city most believe should be the capital, is the biggest and most lively place in New Zealand. The most attractive aspect of Auckland in particular is that marries together the typical laid back New Zealand lifestyle, with the modern conviniences and services of any big city. Aucklandcity centre itself is new with a lot of attractive arcitechture, and similar to London, just without the sheer mass of people. You'll find whatever you want in the shopping centres of downtown Auckland, but then can drive for 30mins and be in the relatively tranquil countryside. If you're going to New Zealand, you must visit Auckland, and you'll be guranteed a great time....
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Advantages: big city, islands, picture perfect scenery ... Disadvantages: Auckland traffic is a killer
...Auckland.
I visit Auckland a couple of times a year for various reasons and always manage to find a new side to this city on every visit.
This sprawling city is the largest in New Zealand and approx 1/3rd of the countries population live there. This makes for an interesting multi-cultural city but it is pretty much undistinguishable from most other major world cities.
The thing that does make Auckland special is its setting. The city is located on a natural harbour and is made up of lots of interesting bays and coves. Auckland is known as the City of Sails and after familiarising yourself with this city you will see why. There are hundreds of yachts moored in various harbours all over this city and on a summer weekend the harbour is awash with water craft of every description.
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I always have my own transport...
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