We arrived in Auckland on Saturday evening/Sunday morning...and it was a trip. We left Brisbane hoping to arrive in Auckland by 11pm, but when the captain informed us that the lights at Auckland airport had gone out...we knew it was going to be a long evening, and it was. after circling for 2 hours, we finally landed at Hamilton airport 80klm south of Auckland and waited until several buses arrived to bus us to Auckland...where we arrived at 3am!
All that behind us, we set out to see Auckland on Sunday...and see we did. While Sydney was beautiful...Brisbane stunning...it was Auckland that stole my heart. The stunning confluence of old world charm and shear beauty of its surroundings has made it my favorite City thus far.
While Brisbane was dominated by a Mediterranean influence, Auckland reminded me more os San Diego or a much larger Newport RI. The City was built upon the a breathe taking bay with views from where ever you walked. Auckland, itself was built on several volcano's which are apparent as you walk the city and view out to the numerous islands that dot the landscape.
You'll be immediately taken by the green hues of the water, the cleanliness of the city and the tropic setting of the City. The topping, though, was walking into the Christmas parade which attracts thousands of people to Auckland every year...it may not be snowing here, but they take their Christmas serious!
Next stop the lake town of Rotorua!
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