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North Island
WAITOMO CAVES - AUCKLAND
(200km/124miles, 3hours 10mins)
This morning depart in your Budget Campers Motor Home Rentals to Waitomo on State
Highway 3 to Hamilton, and then link up with State Highway 1 for
the journey back to Auckland. En route visitors' options include
the Otorohanga Kiwi House and aviary, where New Zealand's native
flightless bird and national symbol - the kiwi - is bred in
captivity
On arrival in Auckland, afternoon activity options include:
A visit to Rangitoto Island or Waiheke Island - a
short journey by ferry from downtown Auckland
- Rangitoto Island is an
inactive volcano only 600 years old. Visitors can hike to
the 260 metre-high summit and take in 360-degree views of
the Hauraki Gulf, or take the 4WD road train to the top.
The Island also has lava caves, unique rock formations
and pohutukawa forests for visitors to enjoy
- Waiheke Island is home
to many New Zealand artists. Self-drive art trails as
well as guided tours enable visitors to see the work of
many New Zealand artists who have made this Island home.
Vineyard experiences are also an option on Waiheke
Island. Activities such as horse riding or kayaking are
also available. Spend the night on Waiheke or have dinner
at one of the restaurants on the Island and catch the
late ferry back to the city. www.waiheke.co.nz
History
- Auckland War Memorial
Museum: the Museum is the custodian of the finest and
most important collection of Maori treasures, or
'taonga', in the world, and a place where visitors can
gain an insight into Maori history and culture. www.aucklandMuseum.com
- New Zealand National
Maritime Museum: learn about New Zealand's maritime
history. www.nzmaritime.org.nz
- MOTAT (Museum of Transport
and Technology): view many items from New Zealand's
transportation history. www.akcity.govt.nz
- Howick Historical Village:
witness a living museum that recreates the early
settlement of Auckland. www.fencible.org.nz
- Shadowcatcher Gallery:
view rare and vintage art works (from all periods and
movements) by pioneer New Zealand photographers.
Arts and culture
- Auckland City Art Gallery:
enjoy a comprehensive collection of New Zealand and
international art. www.akcity.govt.nz
- Aotea Centre: buy
tickets for international concerts and large events
- Sky City Theatre:
experience small theatre productions
- Bruce Mason Centre (North
Shore): a venue for small theatre productions
General sightseeing
- The Sky Tower: enjoy
amazing views of Auckland city and environs
- Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic
Encounter and Underwater World: get up close and
personal with sharks and penguins
- Auckland Zoo. www.akcity.govt.nz
- Rainbows End Adventure
Park at Manukau City
- Auckland Stardome
Observatory. www.stardome.org.nz
- Model World (in west
Auckland): experience a miniature version of Auckland
For more information on
Auckland visit www.aucklandnz.com
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