3rd Day in Auckland - Day 43

Straddling the narrow isthmus on New Zealand’s North island, Auckland enjoys a beautiful setting between 2 harbors: Waitemata and Manukau. This cosmopolitan city of outdoor enthusiasts is a vibrant marine hub (City of Sails). One of the great pleasures of exploring the city by foot is witnessing countless masts bobbing everywhere, with the tide at the city’s marinas and jet-setting yacht clubs, and drooling over the many full blown sails as they traverse the glittering waters in the distance.
Kiwi are a significant national icon, equally cherished by all cultures in NZ. Kiwi are a symbol for the uniqueness of NZ wildlife and the value of their natural heritage. The bird itself is a treasure to Māori, who have strong cultural, spiritual and historic associations with Kiwi.Læs mere