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AUCKLAND for families<br />
CITIES WE LOVE<br />
Entrepreneur, mum to<br />
twins and blogger Anna Reeve,<br />
(@annareeve_, annareeve.co.nz)<br />
tells us why the city is a draw<br />
card for families<br />
Lion Rock<br />
A spider monkey at<br />
Auckland Zoo<br />
Auckland is a great destination for a family<br />
holiday. It has a bit of everything, from amazing<br />
food and shopping to being able to soak up<br />
the cosmopolitan atmosphere at Viaduct Basin,<br />
getting out on the water, and taking a drive out<br />
to see the beautifully wild West Coast beaches.<br />
There's something for all ages.<br />
For great views, journey to the top of the<br />
Sky Tower. My kids love riding in the fast<br />
elevators and walking along the glass floors.<br />
Brave souls can skydive off the tower, or take<br />
a walk along the 1.2 metre wide platform.<br />
Sea Life Kelly Tarlton's, the only place<br />
in New Zealand that rehabilitates rescued<br />
turtles, is both educational and fun for little<br />
ones. Similarly, Auckland Zoo is home to the<br />
largest diversity of wildlife in Aotearoa. During<br />
the school holidays, kids can even become<br />
Junior Keepers for a day, to learn about the<br />
daily duties of a zookeeper.<br />
Right next to the zoological park is the<br />
Museum of Transport and Technology<br />
(MOTAT), which will fascinate you with its<br />
showcase of achievements that have helped<br />
shape New Zealand, from the 1800s to today.<br />
A day out at the black sand beaches of the<br />
West Coast is always great fun, with lot of<br />
dunes to climb – you can even scale Lion Rock<br />
if you're game.<br />
Whoa! Studios amusement park in West<br />
Auckland is a cool day out – it has a fabulous<br />
restaurant for parents with an epic playground<br />
out front.<br />
If you want to venture off the beaten track,<br />
hiking out in West Auckland is an adventure<br />
my family always loves, as there are lots of<br />
waterfalls to be found. Snorkelling at Goat<br />
Island makes an amazing day trip too, as does<br />
catching the ferry to Rangitoto Island, where<br />
you can climb the dormant volcano to<br />
the summit.<br />
When it comes to getting around, the Link<br />
bus service is really handy – you can’t get<br />
lost as the route takes you on a big circle<br />
around the inner Central Business District.<br />
You can hire a car for any adventures further<br />
afield. Just bear in mind that Auckland can<br />
see all types of weather in one day, so always<br />
be sure to pack accordingly.<br />
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