Saturday, January 12, 2008

NZ2007 - Northern Explorer Reverse: Day 6 (Post Tour Day 1)

This morning we started our journey southwards, back to Auckland. Our very first stop for the day is at the Whangerei Falls where we get to enjoy a scenic walk.

 

Whangerei Falls

 

We then proceeded further south into Auckland …

 

Sceneries along the way to Auckland

 

… and as we crossed the bridge again, appreciating the magnificent harbour, islands and modern city environment that has created a lifestyle ranked amongst the best in the world.

 

Arriving into Auckland

 

Our tour with Connections concluded around noon in Auckland.

 

 

Post Tour Day 1

 

Upon checking into our accommodation for the next two night at YHA Auckland, we continued with our exploration around the Auckland CBD.

 

Auckland CBD

 

After meeting up with our friends who were studying at the University of Auckland, we also got a quick tour visiting and walking around the campus.

 

The University of Auckland

 

Next stop, dinner at a Korean restaurant, which was decorated with bottles of beers.

 

Beer bottles as decoration

 

After dinner, we took a stroll along the harbour front …

 

A walk around Auckland harbour front

 

… which then led us to the Pallada at the Viaduct.

 

The Pallada

 

After a full day exploration, we chilled out at one of the bars at Princes Wharf.

 

Chilling out at the bar

 

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