A Day in Auckland

I got reservations at Nomads Backpackers in Auckland since that's where the AustraLearn orientation group was supposed to meet, but now they are meeting at Base down the street. When I was here before, Base was in the building that Nomads is now, so I'm already very familiar with the area. I have roommates from Ireland, Chile, Germany, and Canada. I haven't met anyone from the US yet, but I did see a large group of AustraLearn students this morning that had just arrived for their orientation.

The hostel rooms, 6 bed girls only floor

Had breakfast and the favorite little French bakery from when Sasha and I were here, eggs on toast and hot tea.

I really wanted to go to the northern tip of the island, but I would need at least 3 days to do that. I was also very interested in eco-tours just outside of Auckland but they all needed reservations a week in advance since its summer and the peak season for travel here right now. So, I hiked across the city and up Mt. Eden.

Top of Mt. Eden, looking into the crater of the volcano

View of downtown Auckland from the top

Later in the day I walked around the city for a few hours. I finally found a place with mincemeat pies, after passing hundreds of sushi and kebab restaurants. Also got some golden kiwifruit manuka honey ice cream, then went to the Sky Tower to pick up some brochures. Unfortunatly no ghost tours tonight.