This one is going to be short and sweet. I am going to highlight the best view of Auckland. It cannot be beaten.
I am, of course, talking about Maungawhau. Or, as it is more commonly known, Mount Eden. You might think I would have included the view from the top of the Sky Tower, but nope. That view is not for the faint of heart. This view is for all.
It is an easily accessible park. You can get there by bus, train (with a little walk), or car. Since we had a car, we, duh, went by car. This was our last real stop before we went to the airport. It allowed us to reflect on our time and take in the beauty of Auckland and, as a whole, New Zealand.
Leading up to this trip, I was taking virtual walks on treadmills. One of the walks goes through downtown Auckland and, eventually, up to Mount Eden. Needless to say, I was ready. I came to find out, pleasantly, I might add, that the paths have been updated at Mount Eden to help preserve the grounds and make it more accessible for all.
The view from the top is spectacular. As you can see, the Auckland skyline dominates the vista. Having jumped off the Sky Tower hours earlier, to see it with the rest of the city was stunning.
Opposite the city is the “quieter” side of the Mount. I use quotations because, given the day or night, Eden Park can be quite raucous. Either way, it is another gorgeous view of a different part of Auckland.
The duality of the beautiful cityscape and the surrounding environs.
This was the perfect way to end our journey through New Zealand.
John Kidde Writes 