Wondering what to do with a spare couple of hours in Auckland? Well grab a pair of comfy shoes , make sure you’ve got a good appetite and try this easy loop walk with plenty of refreshment stops. I started at… Read More ›
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Coffee art in Devonport
There’s an art to making a great cup of coffee and it’s not just about the taste. This one gets a 10 out of 10. The barista at Manuka in Victoria Avenue, Devonport has been perfecting his coffee art for… Read More ›
Walking in the Waitakeres
It pays to know what you’re doing in the Waitakeres. Even though we’re less than an hour from the city, this chain of hills runs for 25 kms and is covered in dense native bush. To the west, the ranges… Read More ›
Auckland’s Red Fence Heritage Walk
It doesn’t quite have the same ring to it as the Yellow Brick Road but the Red Fence is just as colourful and much easier to find. In fact, if you are in downtown Auckland, it’s hard to miss the… Read More ›
Try Brunch in Riverhead
The day I arranged to meet a friend for coffee at the Kauri Gum Store and Cafe in Riverhead, I was running late and with only a vague sense of where I was headed, I was sure that I was… Read More ›
Okura Bush Walkway
One of the enduring pictures of New Zealand’s clean and green image is of majestic trees, dappled sunlight and luxuriant ferns and it’s a little sad to me that many visitors, and some locals, don’t have the means (or inclination)… Read More ›
Harbour Tour with Ports of Auckland
Aucklander’s love to hate their port. The reason is that the wharves, silos and cranes that a working port needs sit on prime real estate and separate the people of Auckland from getting close to their beloved harbour. Hours of… Read More ›
History Lesson at Auckland’s Art Gallery
Last week I found myself having an art history lesson with a class of 8 year olds. At first I was a bit put out that the peace that I was enjoying in the Art Gallery was disturbed but… Read More ›
Ten Cent Tiffin
Ten cents won’t buy much in any currency these days but today it was the price of a gorgeous three-tiered tiffin, or afternoon tea, served in the splendidly elegant lounge of The Langham Auckland. The Langham is the home of… Read More ›
