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Minus 5º serves a complimentary cocktail made with Absolut vodka (their sponsor). Visitors can have up to 2 additional drinks (for a fee) while in the bar. No more than 3 drinks per person are...
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The first thing I found out at Minus 5º was that no cameras were allowed. However, the accommodating staff will take your photo inside (I think it was $25 NZD for the photo). The second thing...
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The last time I was in Auckland I wanted to do something new. I had read about a place called Minus 5º, an exhibition featuring ice sculptures. It was down on the waterfront area. The price...
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There are many ways of travelling around New Zealand, the most widely marketed being the Kiwi Experience and Contiki. For those looking for a bit more independence and flexibilty there's Intercity.
A lesser known option however is NAKEDBUS.COM
They have a great...
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The tower observatory offers captivating views of the city. I spent ages there, looking at Auckland from all angles. The water views, in particular, were breathtaking. I loved the glass blocks on...
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If your going to Auckland then try and stay at the Sebel Apartments - a bit expensive but the facilities are great. Restaurants and bars downstairs are fabulous, the view over the marina is...
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Auckland Zoo is located in New Zealand's biggest city, but is a bit off the beaten track. You have to either drive there or take public transport, which can be a bit of a pain.
At $18 for...
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The customs officer turned my passport over and over in her hands. She looked hard at it from every angle, tilting it in the harsh overhead lights. Then she peered at me, squinting her beady little...
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Denny's Restaurants are a relatively new thing in New Zealand. The premise is simple, American Diner food in an American diner setting, open 24 hours a day. Who wouldn't be a fan of that?
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Anyone familiar with U2's album The Joshua Tree may remember a song called One Tree Hill. The haunting melody was inspired by a tragic accident, and refers to a place in Auckland, the biggest city in New Zealand.
One Tree Hill stands sentry over the city like a guardian angel, watching the...
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The 328 metre high Sky Tower in Auckland may only be the 12th tallest tower in the world, but any Kiwi you meet will be quick to tell you that it is the tallest tower in the Southern Hemisphere. Quite often you can detect immense pride in their voices as they tell you that it is taller than...
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