Auckland, New Zealand - Day 41

Cultural capital on New Zealand’s North Island, Auckland’s known as the City of Sails for its residents’ love boating. The seafaring city has hosted 3 America’s Cup challenges, and its marinas are brimming with world class yachts. Alberta Park has towering plans and beds of beautiful flowers, and a cast iron central fountain. The observation deck of the Sky Tower offers breathtaking views of the Auckland city. Nautical Term - Know the Ropes - There were miles and miles of cordage in the rigging of a square-sail rigged ship. The only way of keeping track of the lines was to know where they were located. It took an experienced seaman ‘to know the ropes.’Read more