After flying for a total of 19 hours, we finally made it to New Zealand at 5 a.m. and we were ready to start our first day of adventuring.
Our first stop was Mt. Eden, a beautiful mountain in Auckland that we climbed just in time to see the sun rising over the city. The hike up the mountain was exactly what we needed after a long flight, and the view was spectacular.
Next, we headed to Cornwall Park, which is located in the heart of Auckland. We stopped at the Cornwall Park Cafe for breakfast and had our first experience with New Zealand food. We tried macaroons, sausage rolls, and quiches, among other things.
After we fueled up at the park, we went on another scenic hike.
Later in the day, we headed to the Harbor, which was filled with hundreds of sailboats.
Our final stop of the day was the War Museum, which is a tribute to the soldiers who fought for New Zealand throughout its history. It was a fun-filled first day and we can not wait to see what is in store for the next nine days.
Great pictures. Really enjoyed hearing about your adventure. Reminds me of a great trip I took to New Zealand many years ago.