This was the day for us to visit the Auckland Zoo, so, despite it being school spring break and there being no parking left at the zoo, except on surrounding streets, we did. Large section of Australian animals and a good selection of international favorites. I was disappointed in the nocturnal house, as the starry illumination was too dim for my old eyes to get a good look at a kiwi. Coulda been a mop & a hair clip, but it was a better sighting for me than at the National Aquarium in Napier a few days ago.
After the zoo, we checked into our accommodation at the Grange Motor Lodge in Papatoetoe and walked around the area called Hunters Corner - church, Buddhist temple, bar, lots of fabric shops, poles & palms wrapped in sari cloth.