Underwater passageways allow you to observe a huge variety of sea life in gigantic tanks. Large sharks, gliding stingrays and many species of fish found in New Zealand's waters, are above and beside you as the moving floor carries you along. Feeding time is especially exciting. Antarctic Encounter features live penguins and a recreation of life on the great southern continent. Allow up to two hours to fully appreciate these combined attractions. There is also a cafe and gift shop.
Alberton dates from 1863. Starting life as a farmhouse, it was expanded to 18 rooms with exotic towers and verandas on several levels. The estate once comprised extensive farmland, gardens and orchards making it self-sufficient. In its heyday Alberton was famous for balls, garden parties, music and hunting. The grand house contrasts with the attic servant quarters. Original furniture and antique household items remain and the garden contains fine mature trees and a fountain. Alberton is available for cocktail and garden parties, weddings and marquee functions.
Here's a great space to let the children stretch their legs and burn off some of that pent-up energy. Not only is there plenty of grass to run on, there's also a children's playground with all the usual swings, slides, seesaws, climbing equipment, and flying-fox. In the summertime the paddling pool within the park is a welcome oasis of cool, clean water. It is fully-fenced, with full—time supervision for swimmers, and is equipped with shade cover, seating, and flotation devices. It's also free! Explore Grey Lynn Park further, and discover the skateboard ramp, fitness trail, gardens and sculptures, sports fields and outdoor basketball/netball court. When summer is just around the corner, the park gears up for its famous Grey Lynn Park Festival.
Here's a great space to let the children stretch their legs and burn off some of that pent-up energy. Not only is there plenty of grass to run on, there's also a children's playground with all the usual swings, slides, seesaws, climbing equipment, and flying-fox. In the summertime the paddling pool within the park is a welcome oasis of cool, clean water. It is fully-fenced, with full—time supervision for swimmers, and is equipped with shade cover, seating, and flotation devices. It's also free! Explore Grey Lynn Park further, and discover the skateboard ramp, fitness trail, gardens and sculptures, sports fields and outdoor basketball/netball court. When summer is just around the corner, the park gears up for its famous Grey Lynn Park Festival.
Alberton dates from 1863. Starting life as a farmhouse, it was expanded to 18 rooms with exotic towers and verandas on several levels. The estate once comprised extensive farmland, gardens and orchards making it self-sufficient. In its heyday Alberton was famous for balls, garden parties, music and hunting. The grand house contrasts with the attic servant quarters. Original furniture and antique household items remain and the garden contains fine mature trees and a fountain. Alberton is available for cocktail and garden parties, weddings and marquee functions.
Underwater passageways allow you to observe a huge variety of sea life in gigantic tanks. Large sharks, gliding stingrays and many species of fish found in New Zealand's waters, are above and beside you as the moving floor carries you along. Feeding time is especially exciting. Antarctic Encounter features live penguins and a recreation of life on the great southern continent. Allow up to two hours to fully appreciate these combined attractions. There is also a cafe and gift shop.