Thursday, June 04, 2009

Explore Auckland

We have a long weekend this week as tomorrow, 1st Monday of June, is Queen's Birthday. This means we can take Ate X to more places.

Auckland is a lovely place and there are a lot of places to visit and activities to experience. Hindi na kailangang lumayo. I have listed below some popular destinations.

Libre:

  • One Tree Hill
  • Mt. Victoria, Devonport
  • Devonport Wharf
  • Auckland Museum
  • Explore the CBD via City Circuit (free bus)
  • Botanic Gardens
  • Gannet Colony at Muriwai
  • Long Bay
  • Takapuna Beach
  • Mission Bay
  • Orewa
  • Goat Island Marine Reserve
  • Parnell Rose Garden (aka Dove-Myer Robinson Park)
  • Pinoy Mass @ Balmoral Church (lots of pinoy deli sold outside the church after the mass)

May bayad:

  • Auckland Art Gallery
  • Stardome Observatory
  • Auckland Zoo
  • Motat
  • Sky Tower* - pwedeng mag-dinner, sky walk o bungy jump
  • Kelly Tarlton*
  • Rainbow’s End*
  • Rangitoto Island * - via Fuller’s Ferry
  • Waiheke Island
  • Snow Planet, Silverdale
  • Auckland Maritime Museum - www.maritimemuseum.co.nz
  • Auckland Bridge Jump

Auckland MultiPass - $99 for adult; $59 for kids