Auckland, NZ - Day 2

Started the day with the Highlights of Auckland tour. The first stop was the Savage Memorial, which has a beautiful garden and an overlook of Auckland skyline. Even saw a rainbow after a quick rain.

Then, we spent the morning at the War Memorial Museum where we saw somber displays titled War and Rememberance, the role of New Zealand in its early wars, as well as WWI and WWII. The main floor was dedicated to displays of the Maouri people and their culture through history.

At noon, we walked along the harbor and had lunch at Soul Bar, a delightful bistro. We then made our way to the Fish Market and stolled the Wynyard Quarter. This area is reclaimed land that has been revitalized with restaurants. It also now berths some of the biggest super yachts in the area showcasing New Zealand's ship building craftsmanship.

Finished out the day at the Maritime Museum, which exhibited boats from early sea fairing until modern America's Cup racing.Read more