Nice vid mate, glad you're coming round to the Auckland vibe. It catches a lot of hate, probably by virtue of being the largest, but nowhere else in NZ i'd rather live. Also seems some tourists come for like 2 days and conclude they don't like it. Not sure there are many cities in the world you can explore in a couple of days and expect to find the jewels haha. Looking foward to a part 2 vlog next time you're up.
Was listening to your itinerary thinking there was no way you would fit a quick lunch trip in to Waiheke Island. Cut to next scene where you obviously came to same conclusion. Having grew up on North Shore I love the neighborhood vibes. Takapuna is my favorite although Milford next door is also fast becoming a multi cultural food scene. Next time set aside an entire day for Waiheke, you won't be disappointed. Mud brick cafe for lunch is a must.
Missing Auckland a lot lived in Albany for 8 years. Have to life in The Netherlands because of family circumstances. Hopefully I can come back in a couple of years as I have a permanent residency for New Zealand. Birkenstocks are so expensive in NZ in europe you can buy them for 80 NZD. I always bought them in Europe brought them back to New Zealand
That's cool! It's indeed where the sky is as indecisive as your last-minute dinner plans. One moment, it's a radiant blue; the next, it's having a heated argument with a raincloud. I almost about to visit this beautiful country earlier this year but it's unfortunate that my travel dart landed nearer Australia. Hopefully, very soon!
Did you notice that the soldier statue at 3:48 is identical to the one in Masterton at QE park? We spotted it on our only trip to Devonport back in 2011.
OMG. My husband and I were just in Devonport three weeks ago and walked past the Persian restaurant, but it was late afternoon! Glad we had taken the ferry over there!
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Your Airbnb is in my hood! Ragtag is delicious. Tacocetas Mexican restaurant in City Works Depot is delicious. The owner is from Mexico City. Check out Piha next time. Beautiful drive through Waitakere Ranges dense native bush. Check the surf before you go to really make it worth your while. Glad you are giving Auckland some positive reviews. I wasn’t born here but I love living here. Also head up north to Tawharanui Regional Park. Beautiful beaches up there and lots of things to see and do. Enjoyed your video
There's Piha Of course then there's a place I love going called Wood Hills Mountain Bike Park. There's a high end Food Hall in the CBD in called Elliot Stables that has food from all over the world.
I visited Auckland in 2008 as part of a bigger NZ trip and didn't spend much time there. I was not very taken by the CBD! I visited again in 2018 and got out to Rangitoto, Waiheke and a few neighbourhoods, and that's when I realised it's a good place! You won't regret spending a weekend on Waiheke. People who live on the island or have a holiday home have really won the lottery of life! Love seeing your adventures in beautiful NZ. Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧
Next time come west - it really is the best. The Waitakere forest and west coast beaches Piha, Te Henga, Cornwallis, Huia, Whatipu are all magnificent.
Great vid. Oh I have very happy memories of Auckland where I grew up. I use to live in Torbay just north of Browns bay. Love the beaches on the North shore. There are so many gorgeous places in and around Auckland and you don't have to travel far to see them.
Enjoyed the video. You're right about Auckland being a collection of suburbs that have grown together - they were once separate small towns. Though the CBD has improved remarkably in the last 30 years through things such as the America's cup. A book i think you'd enjoy is Places in the heart by Warwick Roger. He was the guy who founded Metro & Noth & South magazines. Written in 1989 but still very relevant. You can get it online for about $12. A pity you didn't get out to Waiheke, if for no other reason than arriving in the city by water offers a whole other perspective. Failing that go up the sky tower - book a cheese board in the bar to save money. Or going up to the gun emplacements at Devonport also others great views. For a romantic getaway consider flying out to an Airbnb on great barrier island
I was agreeably surprised by Auckland, the City of Sails. Landed after a 20-hour flight, and went sailing immediately - what a way to clear one's mind! Funny you mentioned Browns Bay - we went north to Long Beach Bay (sp?) which was stunningly beautiful as well. That Haka was awesome, BTW.
Love these cute neighbourhoods in Auckland! Would love to see more videos like this. I hope one day i can go on a rugby game....the Haka gets me every time!
I do have moments of missing Auckland (born and bred).... I am a Westie. I mostly lived in West Auckland and was blessed to live in Titirangi, and Parau in the Waitakere Ranges. If you ever get a chance to really check out the ranges, you won't regret it. Home of Xena, The Piano and other movies because of how scenic it is. Otherwise, next time you are in Devonport, you should head up the hill to the invisible gun with a torch and go in those dark tunnels...its amazing.
Definitely keen to see you head out west, maybe a bit of surfing and hiking. It amazes me that you can feel completely distant from the hustle and bustle of the city even though you're less than 50km from town.
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Nice vid mate, glad you're coming round to the Auckland vibe. It catches a lot of hate, probably by virtue of being the largest, but nowhere else in NZ i'd rather live. Also seems some tourists come for like 2 days and conclude they don't like it. Not sure there are many cities in the world you can explore in a couple of days and expect to find the jewels haha. Looking foward to a part 2 vlog next time you're up.
Cheers Alex! Yeah mate we’re stoked for part 2 as well!
I've just wlked aroundTakapuna and shopped in Lululemon and then saw your video. Love auckland!
Awww I live in Browns Bay… would have been so cool to bump into you two…!! 🥰
Was listening to your itinerary thinking there was no way you would fit a quick lunch trip in to Waiheke Island. Cut to next scene where you obviously came to same conclusion. Having grew up on North Shore I love the neighborhood vibes. Takapuna is my favorite although Milford next door is also fast becoming a multi cultural food scene. Next time set aside an entire day for Waiheke, you won't be disappointed. Mud brick cafe for lunch is a must.
Yeah we’re going to do a weekend on Waiheke.
The AB's were not robbed😂 Nice try though 😉
can you understand the nz accent ?
Haha yes I grew up with it, my dad is from NZ
Is your baby gonna be born here? If so another future All Black will be born.
That persian food!! The tahdig on the rice looks so yum
Yeah that place was delicious! Hidden gem :)
You have really good seats, nothing like watching a live rugby game.
Awesome vlog Alex👌❤👍
Missing Auckland a lot lived in Albany for 8 years. Have to life in The Netherlands because of family circumstances. Hopefully I can come back in a couple of years as I have a permanent residency for New Zealand. Birkenstocks are so expensive in NZ in europe you can buy them for 80 NZD. I always bought them in Europe brought them back to New Zealand
Great depiction of wider Auckland, thx Alex..your cinematic skills are 👌
Thank you Glynis
I didn't know that women did the Haka......geeze scary! England better run.
That's cool! It's indeed where the sky is as indecisive as your last-minute dinner plans. One moment, it's a radiant blue; the next, it's having a heated argument with a raincloud. I almost about to visit this beautiful country earlier this year but it's unfortunate that my travel dart landed nearer Australia. Hopefully, very soon!
Did you notice that the soldier statue at 3:48 is identical to the one in Masterton at QE park? We spotted it on our only trip to Devonport back in 2011.
Yes - Frank Lynch, Untidy Soldier two bronze casts from the same mold. You found them both.
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That's a funny coincidence - I was just wondering about how Carrie was doing...
Glowing 😊
Great to see. 👍
Maybe one day you'd put the Maori paddles to good use out on the water. Jus' kidding👍
OMG. My husband and I were just in Devonport three weeks ago and walked past the Persian restaurant, but it was late afternoon! Glad we had taken the ferry over there!
It’s tastyyyyy
Tantalus on Waiheke is meant to be great x
Next time :)
love your blogs bro.... the man
Cheers mate!
I visited Auckland a few months ago, I'd definetly recommend the Skytower Orbital 360 dinner. Food was amazing.
I’ll add it to the bucketlist
I saw Robbie Williams at Go Media....those stands moved when the place went off haha
Sounds fun!
Auckland was the capital in 1841 and then moved to Wellington in 1865
Interesting 🧐
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Any updates on on volcanoes and earthquakes in NZ????????????
Nothing worth worrying about at the moment :)
Your Airbnb is in my hood! Ragtag is delicious. Tacocetas Mexican restaurant in City Works Depot is delicious. The owner is from Mexico City. Check out Piha next time. Beautiful drive through Waitakere Ranges dense native bush. Check the surf before you go to really make it worth your while. Glad you are giving Auckland some positive reviews. I wasn’t born here but I love living here. Also head up north to Tawharanui Regional Park. Beautiful beaches up there and lots of things to see and do. Enjoyed your video
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There's Piha Of course then there's a place I love going called Wood Hills Mountain Bike Park. There's a high end Food Hall in the CBD in called Elliot Stables that has food from all over the world.
I visited Auckland in 2008 as part of a bigger NZ trip and didn't spend much time there. I was not very taken by the CBD! I visited again in 2018 and got out to Rangitoto, Waiheke and a few neighbourhoods, and that's when I realised it's a good place! You won't regret spending a weekend on Waiheke. People who live on the island or have a holiday home have really won the lottery of life! Love seeing your adventures in beautiful NZ. Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧
So thrilled that you checked out Takapuna and Devonport. I grew up near there and loved to spend time there on the weekends.
Yeahhh both great spots! Takapuna is a vibe :)
Yall gotta try Broke Boy Taco in Auckland once you're back up here again. They do some mean birria tacos.
Next time come west - it really is the best. The Waitakere forest and west coast beaches Piha, Te Henga, Cornwallis, Huia, Whatipu are all magnificent.
Very nice ❤
Great vid. Oh I have very happy memories of Auckland where I grew up. I use to live in Torbay just north of Browns bay. Love the beaches on the North shore.
There are so many gorgeous places in and around Auckland and you don't have to travel far to see them.
Enjoyed the video. You're right about Auckland being a collection of suburbs that have grown together - they were once separate small towns. Though the CBD has improved remarkably in the last 30 years through things such as the America's cup. A book i think you'd enjoy is Places in the heart by Warwick Roger. He was the guy who founded Metro & Noth & South magazines. Written in 1989 but still very relevant. You can get it online for about $12. A pity you didn't get out to Waiheke, if for no other reason than arriving in the city by water offers a whole other perspective. Failing that go up the sky tower - book a cheese board in the bar to save money. Or going up to the gun emplacements at Devonport also others great views. For a romantic getaway consider flying out to an Airbnb on great barrier island
I was agreeably surprised by Auckland, the City of Sails. Landed after a 20-hour flight, and went sailing immediately - what a way to clear one's mind! Funny you mentioned Browns Bay - we went north to Long Beach Bay (sp?) which was stunningly beautiful as well.
That Haka was awesome, BTW.
Good one, Alex. I felt right at home as a Californian(northern not southern, but still...)~🙂Cass
Scandalous saying Auckland should be the capital!
Love these cute neighbourhoods in Auckland! Would love to see more videos like this. I hope one day i can go on a rugby game....the Haka gets me every time!
Great video! I especially loved the rugby game and the cheer from the ladies in the stands!
You were a sailor in a previous life!
Hahah
That is one place I would love to see, plus Australia.
Have you watched my Sydney vlogs??
@@AlexanderAyling, not yet but I will.
Enjoyed this video, thanks for showcasing my home city! You and Carrie make a great couple. My fluffy dog is also a Carrie hehe. 😁
Thank you Natalie!! 😊
Hey man, what sunglasses are those?
Auckland I miss you! 💚🙂
I do have moments of missing Auckland (born and bred).... I am a Westie. I mostly lived in West Auckland and was blessed to live in Titirangi, and Parau in the Waitakere Ranges. If you ever get a chance to really check out the ranges, you won't regret it. Home of Xena, The Piano and other movies because of how scenic it is. Otherwise, next time you are in Devonport, you should head up the hill to the invisible gun with a torch and go in those dark tunnels...its amazing.
Browns Bay is where my grandparents lived
Awesome! Yes really want to get to the Waitakere Ranges and beaches (Piha)
Definitely keen to see you head out west, maybe a bit of surfing and hiking. It amazes me that you can feel completely distant from the hustle and bustle of the city even though you're less than 50km from town.
bad vedio
Bad spelling 👍🏽
So nice
i wish you guys were my parents
Hahah 😂🙌🏼
I'm sharing this with all my friends!
Thanks 😊