One extra day.

One full day remaining in Auckland on our own. Decided to buy a day ticket for the hop on - hop off bus.

We decided our first stop should be the zoo. As we approached the zoo bus stop, the commentary on the bus explained that from there it was possible to walk through a park to the next bus stop. We decided that's what we would do.

After a walk around the zoo and a coffee, we headed out to the park next door and navigated our way to the next stop.

Next was to be lunch at Verde Cafe in the suburb of Parnell, a village with trendy boutiques, galleries and cafes.

Back on the bus, we completed the loop and alighted one stop past our boarding point, the Art Gallery. From here, it was just a short walk back to our hotel.

For dinner, we walked around the corner to a cobbled laneway that once housed stables, and had a wine and a pizza.

Tomorrow at 7am we will be met and taken to the airport for the trip home…Read more