Auckland Domain Museum, NZ: A brief visit
Auckland Domain is a must visit location when in Auckaland. Auckland Domain campus houses lots of greenery-forest and parks, walking trails, war memorials, monuments and museum.
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During my visit to Auckland I had the opportunity to meet Ankita Langa, a blogger and digital marketer who had relocated to New Zealand. With her company had a short visit to Auckland Domain. Auckland Domain was a few kms from CBD where we met, but after checking public transportation options, we decided it is better to walk. We walked about 2-2.5kms passing through University of Auckland, passed over M16 highways and entered Auckland Domain park area via Grafton road side.
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At the heart of Auckland Domain is a large building that houses a museum. It closes by 5PM. We managed to enter the building only by 4.40 PM. There was a 25 NZD entry fee for foreigners (free entry for NZ citizens and Local resident card holders). Given that only 20 minutes were left, we were advised to be super quick. Thus I couldn't explore the interiors of Auckland domain museum in detail, but got a sense of it.
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Near the entrance was various artifacts used by native Maori people of New Zealand- their homes, craft, boats used by them and so on. Carefully crafted and beautiful artifacts- diligently preserved. Great way to know historical significance and cultural life of early days of New Zealand
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With minutes to spare for closing time we came out. There's enough day light. Outside of the museum building were war memorials.
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Auckland Domain official website https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/
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During my visit to Auckland I had the opportunity to meet Ankita Langa, a blogger and digital marketer who had relocated to New Zealand. With her company had a short visit to Auckland Domain. Auckland Domain was a few kms from CBD where we met, but after checking public transportation options, we decided it is better to walk. We walked about 2-2.5kms passing through University of Auckland, passed over M16 highways and entered Auckland Domain park area via Grafton road side.
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At the heart of Auckland Domain is a large building that houses a museum. It closes by 5PM. We managed to enter the building only by 4.40 PM. There was a 25 NZD entry fee for foreigners (free entry for NZ citizens and Local resident card holders). Given that only 20 minutes were left, we were advised to be super quick. Thus I couldn't explore the interiors of Auckland domain museum in detail, but got a sense of it.
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Near the entrance was various artifacts used by native Maori people of New Zealand- their homes, craft, boats used by them and so on. Carefully crafted and beautiful artifacts- diligently preserved. Great way to know historical significance and cultural life of early days of New Zealand
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With minutes to spare for closing time we came out. There's enough day light. Outside of the museum building were war memorials.
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We walked back to CBD the same way we had walked in. Auckland Domain was a large campus- my guess is I visited only one fourth of it. If you're visiting Auckland, New Zealand, spare half a day for Auckland Domain. Will be worth it.
Pictures in which I am present were clicked by Ankita Langa except the first one clicked by a Chinese looking tourist.Auckland Domain official website https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/
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Amazing place.
ReplyDeleteIts so beautiful,loved the pictures.
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DeleteLovely post and beautiful pics!!
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DeletePictures are truly beautiful and i hope you even had a great time in New Zealand.
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