【New Zealand Citywalk First Stop】Auckland

✨Dear travelers! Today we unlock New Zealand's "City of Thousand Sails" Auckland ~ There are volcanic ruins, healing coastlines, and multicultural collisions. A casual shot is cinematic, the strategy is ready, collect it now! 🌋[Natural Wonders] Take in the romance of the earth 1. Mount Eden ▪️Dormant volcano at 196 meters above sea level, 15 minutes hike to the top, 360° overlooking the city + crater landscape ▪️Come at sunset! The orange-pink sunset covers the sky, and the atmosphere is directly overwhelmed🌇 2. Piha Beach ▪️Secret spot of West Coast Black Beach! The rough waves are suitable for surfing, and beginners can find a local instructor to experience it ▪️ Lion Rock (Lion Rock) hiking viewpoint is a must-visit, watching the waves crashing on the cliff is super shocking 🌊 3. Rangitoto ▪️ 15 minutes direct ferry ride from the pier to hike through the world’s largest pohutukawa forest ▪️After climbing to the top, you can see the blue sea and blue sky, and you can also overlook the Auckland skyline🚢 ✨ [Must-see attractions] Locals' private collection list 🔹Sky Tower ▪️Southern Hemisphere Landmark! 328m Altitude Stroll/Bumpy Jump Challenge, people who are afraid of heights can drink coffee at the observation deck and watch the night view☕️ ▪️ Recommended to go at dusk, unlock the day view + dusk + night view three kinds of beauty at once ~ Viaduct Harbor ▪️ Come here at dusk to enjoy the sea breeze! The pier is full of yachts, restaurants and bars to choose from, and street artists often perform on weekends🎵 ▪️I highly recommend sitting on the waterfront and eating seafood feast, it looks like the sun is sinking into the sea level🌅 🔹Auckland Museum ▪️The treasure museum hidden in Domain Park! The Maori culture exhibition area is super shocking, and you can touch traditional carvings with your own hands ▪️Every Friday night there is a light show + Maori war dance performance, remember to check the time in advance! 🍴【Food Map】From morning tea to Western food, everything ☕️ Ponsonby ▪️A gathering place for literary youth! A concentration of niche cafes + designer boutiques, recommend trying bagels from local roasting brand "Federal Delicatessen" 🥯 🍜 Newmarket Chinatown ▪️Chinese food stomach savior! Hot pot, milk tea, and morning tea are all available. We highly recommend the Ma Po Tofu and "Fresh Taro Fairy" from "Shu Xiang Fong"✨ 🍷 Waiheke Island ▪️ 40 minutes by ferry directly to the “Island of Wine”, the winery recommends “Mudbrick” and “Stonyridge”, great with cheese platter! 🚗[Transportation Tips] Play around Auckland without getting lost ✈️ Airport Transportation: ▪️Taxi about 40 minutes to the city ($80-$100), or take SkyBus directly to the city center ($17 for adults) 🚢 Ferry travel: ▪️A must sit to Devonport/Waheko! The pier is downtown, and it’s cheaper to purchase tickets with an AT Hop card 🚇 Public Transport: ▪️ Bus / train / ferry universal AT Hop card, download "AT Mobile" APP to check real-time schedule 🌟【Life Encyclopedia】Tips privately collected by locals ✅ Best travel time: December-February (summer) sunny, suitable for seaside activities; May-August (winter) less people, high probability of seeing the aurora ✅ Accommodation Recommendations: ▪️Downtown: Close to attractions, SkyCity Grand Hotel is recommended, walk to Sky Tower ▪️ Devonport: Niche literary style, stay in a Victorian B&B and experience slow life ✅ Hidden gameplay: ▪️Weekend to Auckland Fish Market to buy fresh seafood ready to cook ▪️Climb One Tree Hill to see the sheep eating grass, especially healing at sunset🐑 [Auckland Trivia] ▪️City with the highest yacht ownership per capita in the world, with one boat for every 8 people! ▪️ Once the capital of New Zealand, the capital moved to Wellington in 1865, but is still the economic C position ~ ▪️The city is built on 48 volcanoes, and when you walk, you may have a crater at your feet🌋 💡Summary: Auckland is like a child favored by nature, with both urban convenience and effortless romance. Whether you are hiking the volcano, sailing out to sea, or sipping coffee and visiting the market, you can satisfy your imagination of an ideal life here 👉Follow me to unlock New Zealand's next treasure city tomorrow ~❤️