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    Mission Bay

    New Zealand

    Mission Bay

    Coastal Town

    City beach in East Auckland on Tamaki Drive, with lawns, fountains, and restaurants opposite the sand. From the shore you see the volcanic island Rangitoto, and above lies the headland Bastion Point.

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    City beach in East Auckland on Tamaki Drive, with lawns, fountains, and restaurants opposite the sand. From the shore you see the volcanic island Rangitoto, and above lies the headland Bastion Point.

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    Michael Joseph Savage Memorial and Bastion Point

    1Michael Joseph Savage Memorial and Bastion Point

    Memorial for the first Labour Prime Minister on the Bastion Point (Takaparawhau) headland, featuring gardens and sweeping views over the harbour. The site is closely connected to the Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei land rights struggle.
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    Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium

    2Kelly Tarlton’s Sea Life Aquarium

    Aquarium in old sewage tanks on Tamaki Drive, opened 1985. A moving walkway through an acrylic tunnel of sharks and rays, plus a penguin exhibit.
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    Mission Bay Beach and Selwyn Reserve
    Park

    3Mission Bay Beach and Selwyn Reserve

    City beach with a lawn area, a large fountain, and views of Rangitoto. Full on summer weekends, Tamaki Drive's promenade is popular for cycling and running.
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    Essen & Trinken

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    Bodrum Kitchen Mission Bay

    Turkish restaurant on Tamaki Drive with mezze and grilled dishes, opposite the beach.
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    Kohi Beach Eatery & Store

    Cafe and bakery on Kohimarama Beach, great for brunch, cakes, and ice cream after a beach walk.
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    Portofino

    Italian Restaurant on Tamaki Drive with pizza and pasta, beach-view seating.
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    Bald Eagle Diner

    American Diner on Tamaki Drive with burgers, milkshakes, and breakfast.
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    Local adventures

    Buses run from the center via Tamaki Drive. By bike or on foot, follow the waterfront path from the harbor, about six kilometers.

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    Nearby

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    Auckland (city)

    Auckland (city)

    New Zealand's largest city lies on a narrow isthmus between two harbors, the Waitematā in the north and the Manukau in the south. Green volcanic cones rise between skyscrapers, suburbs, and bays. In the center, you'll find museums, the harbor with ferry terminals, and vibrant districts like Ponsonby and Britomart.
    Auckland

    Auckland

    The Auckland region includes the country's largest city, the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, the west coast with black sand beaches, and the Waitakere Ranges. Most travellers land here and start their tour in Auckland.
    Viaduct Harbour

    Viaduct Harbour

    The former cargo port is now a marina with restaurants and bars on the quays. Via the Wynyard Crossing, continue to the Wynyard Quarter with Silo Park and waterside playgrounds.
    Mount Eden (Maungawhau)

    Mount Eden (Maungawhau)

    The district lies at the foot of Maungawhau volcano, south of the centre. Around Mount Eden Village are cafés and small shops; nearby lie Eden Park Stadium in Kingsland and the Newmarket shopping district.

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