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Parnell Rose Gardens
The Parnell Rose Garden, which also goes by the name of Dove-Myer Robinson Park, is an exquisite park with a widely famous rose garden inside it. It is named after Dove-Myer Robinson, who held the record for the longest serving Mayor of Auckland, holding office for a full term of 18 years. Popularly known for some of the roses being personally tended to by internationally renowned rose horticulturalists, the park is also home to the ‘white garden’ where weddings occasionally take place.
Every November, the park hosts the Parnell Festival of Roses which includes live music along with stalls showcasing New Zealand’s crafts and food culture, all set amongst beautifully arranged beds of roses. Along with being a popularly loved function space, visitors enjoy the park’s beauty all year round with its relaxing garden areas and facilities available to the public at all hours.
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Parnell
Parnell, a small town on North Island, is the land of one of the best boutiques, great chocolates and lively parks. This contemporary-styled town is believed to be one of the oldest suburbs in New Zealand. Dominated by French culture, Parnell has various unique designer products.
Parnell not only is one of the oldest suburbs of New Zealand but is exceptionally rich in its history. From the 1870s, Parnell had been a source of rapid development, from bridges and reserves to industries. A mandatory bucket list item for those who wish to explore local boutiques, parks, cafes and galleries, Parnell is also an excellent opportunity to learn about the Maori history that shaped this French-like suburb in New Zealand.
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Piha Beach
Piha is a small village with approx 600 residents and is located on the Western coast of Auckland. It is a 45-50 minutes drive away destination from the city. Piha, famous for its black-iron sand beach, is a significant tourist attraction and one of the favourite getaway destinations for Aucklanders during summer. The beach is home to surfers across the globe. The strong water current and high waves of Piha Beach provide the best destination for surfing. The Tasman Sea is moody and enchanting, allowing the surfers to play with the challenges.
One of the reasons for the beach to be remembered is its iconic presence in a classic, Oscar-nominated film- 'The Piano'.The beach offers a breathtaking rugged scenic beauty and is one of the major attractions for the visitors of Auckland. Apart from the beach's natural beauty, Piha is a must-visit place for art seekers. It is an epitome of local and modern art. The beach offers beautiful panoramic views for photography enthusiasts. It becomes one of the best summer weekends stops for the kids to beat the scorching heat and play around in the water bellies of Piha. It is a place that must be there in the bucket list of those who seek adventure.
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Ponsonby
Located at the heart of Auckland’s central business district, Ponsonby is a suburban area well-known for its chic restaurants, upscale fashion boutiques, trendy bars, and vibrant nightlife. The current Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, amongst many other high-profile personalities, are known to frequent Ponsonby’s chic establishments.
Ponsonby first grew as a lower-middle-class residential area. The national economy was in a state of crisis, leading to rent and property value decreasing drastically in the suburbs west of Auckland, including Ponsonby. The low rent and property values attracted many new residents looking for low-cost housing. This new wave of residents included many Pacific Islanders, students, artists, and musicians. Ponsonby also grew as a hub for LGBT culture during the 1970s. This vibrant blend of cultures intermingling gave rise to a culture unique to Ponsonby. It cemented its reputation as one of New Zealand’s most happening areas.
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Puhoi River
Puhoi is located near Auckland on New Zealand's North Island. In the native Maori language, Puhoi means "slow water." Puhoi has a distinctly Bohemian feel to it, resulting from the village's original settlers, who hailed from Bohemia. Migrants from the modern-day Czech Republic arrived in Puhoi from 1863 until 1866.
The German-speaking Bohemians from Staab, in the modern-day Czech Republic, first arrived in Puhoi on the 29th of June in 1863, the day of the Feast of Saints Paul and Peter, as celebrated by them. The government had given them parcels of densely forested land when the immigrants had arrived, which had to be deforested for it to be made useful. So the Roman Catholic German-speaking immigrants resolved to build a church dedicated to Saint Peter and Saint Paul, completed in 1881. The church still stands today and conducts mass regularly, and the village's original Bohemian heritage can be seen in the architecture of the church and other buildings.
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Queen Street Auckland
Queen Street has been the host of many parades and marches and is the site of many political and cultural events. As a result, it is one of the most highly visited areas in New Zealand. Most banks, department stores, and restaurants have a franchise on Queen Street, which is known as the main retail precinct of the city.
Queen Street is the beating heart of Auckland's central business district and is famous throughout New Zealand as its commercial hub. Queen Street begins at Queen's Wharf, next to the Britomart Transport Centre, and continues towards Karangahape Road. Named after Queen Victoria, the street is known across the country and has a reputation for being a prime real-estate locality in New Zealand. Interestingly, it even occupies the most expensive blocs of real estate of the Kiwi version of the popular board game Monopoly.
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Rainbow's End
Rainbow’s End is a Theme Park located in Manukau, Auckland. It extends up to 9.3 Hectares making it the biggest theme park in New Zealand. It opened in 1982 and has been expanding and running wonderfully for over 39 years. The place is home to lots of Water Rides and entertainment centres. Rangatira Limited owns Rainbow’s End. It is built for everyone from 2-year-old children to 50-year-old adults. The place features the Kidz Kingdom, the winner of the “ Top Family Entertainment Center of the World Award” in 2015.
Rainbow’s End started from just 4 Rides in 1982, namely Bumper Boats, Mini-Golf, Can-Am Cars, Mirage Card and featured Video Games. Over the years, it has had many rides built, some of them taken down. It is a beautiful Theme Park located in the wonderful country of New Zealand. The place has 300 employees and has won many awards for having the best team in Theme Parks all over the World.
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Rangitoto Island
Rangitoto is the youngest and the largest volcano in Auckland's extensive volcanic field. This island can be seen directly from the mainland as its wide symmetric conical shape forms an iconic silhouette in the distance. After taking the ferry from the harbour, which is a picturesque experience, you'll find yourself on this imposing volcano island. Hike up to the top, exploring the black lava caves on the way, to enjoy a view well worth the labour!
The largest of the 50 volcanic Auckland island clusters, Rangitoto is also the most recent. Created as a result of volcanic eruptions close to 600 years ago. The rich volcanic soil sedimented on Rangitoto island resulted in a thriving flora environment with several wild orchid species and over 40 species of fern, making a home of the island. Lava tubes, remnants of the paths that lava flowed through, are also an attraction on the island.You can view the entire Hauraki gulf, the Waitakere Ranges in the east and the Hunua Ranges in the west. You can also opt for a guided tour on a trail to the summit, getting to know more about the island's history and ecology. The island is also home to the largest forest of pohutukawa trees worldwide.
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Rotoroa Island
Rotoroa Island is spread across 200 acres and has an old community including a jail, cemetery, schoolhouse and a chapel. The island was initially a rehabilitation centre where alcoholics and drug abusers were sent to get clean. It has since become one of Auckland's most visited tourist attractions because of its tranquil beaches and quiet demeanour. A smattering of homestays dotting the island makes it a popular weekend getaway destination from Auckland.
Rotoroa Island was inaccessible to the public for over a century since it was a drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre. However, the local philanthropists took a lease from the Salvation Army and created the Rotoroa Island Trust, which now looks after its maintenance and preservation. There are three mooring stations on Rotoroa island, making it one of the best places for mooring. This place is undoubtedly a travel destination for nature and wildlife lovers, history freaks and those who want a getaway from the regular commercial life in Auckland. To make their visit more comfortable, facilities such as cell phones and fresh water are available on the island. Along with that, special assistance for the elderly and physically challenged is available on fuller 360.
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