Auckland, New Zealand

Like Sydney, Australia, Auckland in New Zealand is a city with connections, in terms of architecture, to the greater British Empire and so a shared past with Australia. 

 

There are marvellous buildings that do take us back in time. 

Some of these these structures have a haunting appeal.

  There are also more modern buildings including the famous needle. 

The water in the bay is an eerie green.

  There are islands not far from Auckland worth exploring for the wildlife alone.

  

One warning about Auckland. If you are over fifty do not get accommodations in a backpackers establishment. You will not sleep well and so will not be in great shape during the day to fully enjoy your stay and all that this city has to offer.