Category: Auckland

City of Sails

7/3/2016

KIA ORA!

Hey there travel lovers…it’s been a great and hectic week for me…hope you had an awesome week too :)

If you read my last topic was about North Island…dah baca ke? So confident people follow my blog kan…haha…you should hokayyy cause I’m helping you save your time browsing info about NZ…hihi

This time around…it’s about the first city when you touch down in the North Island…can you guess??

AUCKLAND CITY also known as CITY OF SAILS

The place where I currently live in…but don't expect the city here to be like KL…Singapore…Bangkok…Jakarta, that you can go crazy about shopping…hehe...honestly my personal opinion New Zealand is not a shopping heaven but it's nature heaven…Having said that it’s not like there’s nothing to shop here la…haha…Good to buy their local famous products like Manuka Honey, Cosmetic and Beauty Care etc…and for outdoor people Kathmandu and Macpac stuff is super crazy here…

Cut it short…if you wonder “Auckland City ada apa?” “ Where should I go?” “What can I do?”...banyak la plak soalan cepu emas kannn….here goes the summary for you ;)

Best View not to be missed:

Mt Eden Summit…196m tall, the highest volcano in Auckland
Mt Victoria View Point, Devonport…where you can get 2 different views…one facing the city and the other one facing Rangitoto Island
SkyTower…Auckland City trademark…anywhere you go surely can see this tho…hehe…itu je lah tall building here…can go up…ala2 KL Tower…hehe
Viaduct Harbour… spots where you can hangout…sail away with the view…then you will know..”ohhh that’s why it’s called City of Sails”

Park in the City… Best “lepak” place ever for me where I go for evening run…bring my daughter for a walk…picnic with friends and family…a must during Spring

Auckland Domain
Albert Park
Cornwall Park
Western Springs

Shopping?

Queen Street…whole stretch shops…long walk ya…hehe
Dress Smart…factory outlet…

Groceries…I’m sure you guys will cook right…kopak gak eating outside whole day meals everyday kan…hehe…so here where you can buy your basic groceries:

Countdown
New World
Pak n Save…cheaper but in suburb areas

Halal meat? Ikhlas Tours can give you the list when you arrive…don’t worry pretty easy to get Halal meat here in Auckland

Culture…Arts…Museum

Auckland Museum
Auckland Art Gallery
Auckland Townhall
Civic Theater
Howick Historical Village…every 3rd Sunday they will have live people with costume…I loveeee this place…perhaps I will write just about this one

Things to do

With kids

Auckland Zoo
Museum Of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)….kids would love this
Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium

Adventure

Auckland Bridge Bungy Jump
SkyJump and SkyWalk

Eateries…Halal ya
(lots more in the list which Ikhlas Tours will share with you when you use their service)

Uncle Man (Karangahape Rd)…another Malaysian Restaurant…just a small corner…where we layan fresh roti canai…tebar punya hokayyy
Paradise (Sandringham)…a bit outside of the city area…about 15 minutes drive to a suburb called Sandringham...when I crave for Nan cheese…Nan Garlic and tandoori…this is the place I will head to…their Tikka Masala Chicken the bomb! Same taste like tandoori la…Chicken lollipop…yummsss
Crab Shack…high class Malaysian version of “Fatty Crab”…haha
Fried Chicken at “Kebab Shop”…since KFC is not halal here…this fried chicken is similar and sedap too…
Burger Fuel…when you order just request for “Halal” menu and they will cook separately for us…double check your receipt it will state “HALAL” there…to make sure they hear your order
Nandos...same menu worldwide

Cafes…

Casa Del Gelato (Parnell Rd)….my favourite dessert place everrrr…love their concept and everything was just nice not too sweet…I’m not a “sweet tooth” person…but here….yumssss
Giapo (Queen St)…this one all the time long Queue…the best gelato in town
The shelf (Lorne St)…a cosy place to have nice coffee and chit chat
Chocolate Boutique (Parnell Rd)…from the name you know who will love to go here…hehe
Coffee Club

Masjid/Prayer Hall...

Airport Masjid, Mangere...the nearest masjid in Auckland when you arrive
AUT Prayer Hall, Mount St...in Auckland City
Al Jamie Masjid, Ponsonby ...the first masjid in New Zealand
Masjid e-Umar, Mount Roskill, Auckland

There goes the city that i fell in love with...Auckland...the first city you will step in when you arrive in the North Island...
there's always something here in New Zealand that will amaze you...

Don't forget to contact Ikhlas Tours to assist you create your holiday journey moment...

Till then...talk to you guys soon travel lovers...have a great week ahead!

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