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Best Romantic Attractions in Auckland

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Piercing the sky like a needle, the Sky Tower is known to be one of the tallest man-made structures in New Zealand and is a part of the SkyCity Auckland casino complex. To best experience the view from the top, visitors are provided with not one, but two observation decks that offer sweeping views of the city skyline. The first is at a height of 186 meters (610 feet) while the Skydeck is perched on the 60th floor, exactly below the main antenna, offering unrestricted views of Auckland's ever-expanding cityscape. The Sky Tower also features restaurants, bars and thrilling activities such as Sky Walk and Sky Jump. The Sky Walk involves a strolling a platform that encircles the tower at a height of 192 meters (629 feet) whereas the Sky Jump is for true adventurers, offering visitors a chance to leap off the Sky Tower while safely suspended by a wire that runs the length of the Sky Tower.

This 65 hectare garden opened in 1982 and has become Auckland's premier horticultural showcase. With a full selection of New Zealand native plants and trees, the Botanic Garden is an excellent venue in which to learn about the environment and the part that plants play. There are a number of self-guided tours complete with information signs that fully explain the plantings. For exotics, the camellias and roses are especially well represented. The gardens are just off the Manurewa exit off the Southern motorway. Come springtime, the Gardens see the Ellerslie Flower Show.

Presented to the city by Mayor Sir Logan Campbell in 1901 to be maintained as "a place of public resort for the recreation and enjoyment of the people of New Zealand", Cornwall Park retains the rural character of early Auckland with grazing cattle and sheep. Cornwall Park features a popular tea house located in the restored Huia Lodge Visitor Centre and Acacia Cottage, Auckland's oldest house (1841), moved to the Park in 1920. The Auckland Observatory is located near the Manukau Road entrance to the Park.

Set in the magnificent Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island is a popular destination for those wanting to "get away from it all". It is only a 35 minute ferry trip from the city. This information center has all you need to know about the island, what to do, and how to get there. Bookings for activities, accommodation, and transport can be organized. The island is known for its artists, its vineyards, and its "back to nature" way of life. You can hire a bicycle from the center, a great, if energetic, way to explore this beautiful island. A selection of souvenirs is also available.

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