Auckland Bay view from Heritage Hotel room

Bay Bridge crossing water on left; Cosco across the street (office only fortunately, else Lesley might have bought a pallet-load more than our luggage allowance); IBM office next door (for Don to snub at each passing). The wharf and shopping areas just a few HILLY blocks away.

Day 12 (22 July) Shopping in Auckland

July 22nd 2014
We decided to be lazy today. So we got up late, had a good breakfast and set off to wander around the shops. If you haven't been to Auckland before and are planning a visit I would suggest that you pre-oil all of your joints before coming, as New Zealand is built on a series of volcanos and is thus very hilly. Auckland is a port town. Therefore all roads lead down to the sea. When you think tha ... read more

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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more

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