We stayed in an apartment in a renewed part of the port area.
The iconic Skycity.
Victorian decoration on the gates at the port.
On top of Mount Eden, an old volcano, to see the view over Auckland.
Not too far from home.
The view wasn't great as it turned overcast, cool and windy that day. Didn't rain in the end, but we were nearly blown off the mountain.
Next day was lovely, so we took a ferry to the historic, village of Devonport, dating from the mid 1800's.
On board the ferry.
Devonport was lovely, enhanced by the bus tour we took with a local. A wonderful old fellow who obviously loved his town. This is North Head, over looking Cheltenham Beach. It was once a Maroi Pa (fortified village) and now has the Navy maintaining a presence.
Jenny and Bill emerge from the tunnels, first built at the end of the 19th century in response to the Russian threat, then extended in WWI and WWII
We had good views of Auckland from Mount Victoria.
Looking towards the bridge. The houses are attractive - wooden once again.
The city from the ferry on the way back.
Their were two cruise boats in the port.
University of Auckland.
Albert Park floral clock.
The trees are massive. The obviously like the sub tropical climate.
Sculpture leading to the Auckland Art Gallery, Toi O Tamaki.
Another art work under the beautiful wooden roof.
The old part of the gallery.
George Rommey 1734 - 1802 Lady and Child.
The moss and lichen on the trees looks lovely.
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