Auckland
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Jan 18, 2009
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Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Our first day in New Zealand was a glorious sunny, but cold day. We moved to our hostel in the centre of Auckland and explored the city. We spent our first couple of days shopping for warm clothes, waterproof jackets and walking boots. The weather was a big shock compared to what we had been used to, but we were excited none the less.
We were surprised that Auckland is New Zealands largest city, because it is actually really small! The total population of New Zealand is only 4.2 million, with 1.4 million living in Auckland. There are probably more shops in Bath than there are here.
On our last day in Auckland we went on a free tour of the city. We went to the Harbour Bridge where we got to walk along the walk ways suspended under the bridge. We had to wear harnesses to walk across it. At the middle of the bridge there is a bungy jump site, where we watched some one do a jump! Scary stuff. We then visited an old Maori fortress which was then turned into a gun point for the NZ army. They constructed the defenses when they thought they were under attack from Russia. They weren't! The guns have only been fired once and that was to salute the Queen on one of her visits!
The next day we were heading off on the Kiwi Experience!
