Shopping in Auckland

Day 8 Shopping in Auckland 4th April 2008

We headed to Victoria Park Market to shop as it was widely advertised...It was ok but nothing unique or outstanding about it...Then we headed to dress-smart and WOW it was a shopping paradise and clothes and accessories at very reasonable prices...We had a limited time...so bought a few things rather quickly before heading off to airport....
I would recommed about 4 hrs there if you really intend to shop...

A few photographs taken on the last day!



We returned our car and had lunch at McDonalds and boarded our 11 hour flight home..

Need less to say that the flight seeemed long but we were all tired and longing to be on our own beds back at home in Taipei..

All in all it was a wonderful trip we had as a family..

Sedj drove about 2500 kms during the week...I must mention I did do about 1/10th when he really felt sleepy....and he was a great father patient with his daughters during the entire trip..

He bathed them very morning through the trip and that was a great relief that I wasn't already at my wit's end before we headed out for each day...

The girls had a long break from the nitty gritties of school and home work.....
And they were good too not once I had to carry Riona because she was tired and they survived the 7 days of driving too...

Thanks for reading if you did reach this far...its not a great account but they are memories that will last a life time for us as a family....

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The only things I feel we could have tried to cover was Cape Reinga via 90 Mile Beach Tour ( which is a full day) also visit Agrodome so the girls got to see a Sheep Show and feed Sheep...since the shows are not very frequent you may have to plan half a day for that...

A final Sum up the itinerary for someone who may wonder what to cover in North Island

Thursday night - Fly Taipei - Auckland
Friday - Arrive Auckand - 4 hours drive Check into hotel at Taupo
Saturday - Huka Falls Jet,Huka Prawn Park,Skyline Rides
Sunday - River Jet Thermal Safari, Zorb , Polynesian Spa
Monday - Waitomo Caves , Lake Taupo Cruise
Tuesday - Hastings - Waiamrama Beach, Temata Peak,Napier - Acquarium
Wednesday - Kelly Tarltons Underwater world , Auckland Harbour cruise,Haruru Falls
Thursday - Bay of Island - Original Cream Cruise
Friday - Shopping at Acukland - Fly Auckland to Taipei

New Zealand - A great Holiday Destination to chill out!or be very active like we did!