as a maori who incidentally likes watching your channel , I find it really refreshing that you have taken your time to learn how to pronounce Maori place names ,,heres a little look at pronunciation of Maori vowels that may help you or others in your little hikoi (journey),,,,AEIOU,,,cAR,,Egg,,kEY,, yOUR,,whO,,,,,,I hope you don't mind me putting that up , tenei te mihi nui ki a koe e Becca(a big hi to you Becca)
Wow, what a great advertisement for Auckland. You have packed a lot into your time here. You could also spend some time around Orewa, Red Beach and the Whangaparaoa Peninsula in general.
I watched this with my son and he said, we were just there, haven't we been there too? About lots of the places you focus on. A place you might enjoy in the CBD is the Maritime museum. It is free to Auckland residents, usually hardly anyone there plus many things for kids to touch. In east Auckland there is the Howick historical museum, a slice of Auckland history. There is lots of room to run around with lots of incidental learning.
Kia ora becca🙋 I'm what you call a "country pumpkin" many years ago my job at the time transferred me up to auckland to assist with our office setup and being it was my first time going to auckland the phrase "culture shock" was definitely a understatement...lol, to me Auckland was one big fast bustling traffic jam🤣 people would bump into me bcoz apparently I walk to slow the trauma goes on, but to top it all off piha try to kill me😲it's a city where you either love it and make it work or hate it and move on, I know aux gets abit of a bad wrap but i hope your video will make people think otherwise about what Aucklanders themselves have in their back yard or you maybe just visiting or even taking up residents, people need to broaden their horizons so to speak when it comes to big cities , auckland and surrounding areas have opportunities with so much to offer and do for all kiwis as your video shows, so well done Becca cool video take care mch love from whakatane.🙋
People do complain about it and sure there are things to not love about Auckland (that’s true about anywhere in the world!) but it is comparatively such a great city with so much to do and so much beauty! Thanks for watching and appreciating 😊🧡
Tino Pai e Kare that was really informative and you fit a lot into it. Made me wanna visit Auckland region again. And I been up there quite a bit in my lifetime. Just goes to show you there’s always another gem still to be seen. That’s what makes Aotearoa such a beautiful place to be. We just here doing our own thing while the rest of the world is going crazy.
In Devonport you got the free Military Museum (it's up a little side street down by naval base), in Western Springs up by Zoo is a airplane museum, Pt Chev Beach and playground/BBQ's. Oh yeah all public BBQ's are electric and free to use. Raglan is a shirt drive and Costco opening soon.
Nga mihi/Thank you so much for sharing this information. I'm for mere and have become soooo hermitized to my own neighborhood with the feeling there's nothing in this city. So your vlog about Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland shows that it has so much to offer.
It really does! Get to exploring!! 😂 especially now that the weather is about to get so much nicer. I still have a giant list of places I still want to explore 🧡
I have loved your vlogs, you have given viewers a clear sense of NZ. I am really sorry you are planning to leave the country next year, is there any chance of staying here?
Ohh girlllll.. you're sounding like an aucklander now lol...love it and yep like you i love Auckland too..chancery square and all those side streets around high st are pretty cool too..
Central Auckland as others have is....Central Auckland! :P Try check out Scandrett Regional Park this summer if you get the chance, such a nice little area. Then over the hill is Martins Bay, busier but more waves etc. Scandrett is a really calm bay
I am pretty happy with how much we’ve done and seen in our 1 1/2 years here! Glad to be able to share some of our favorites for some other people to discover 😊
Guess what, Central Auckland is in fact called, Central Auckland! 😂My favorite beach is Bucklands Beach as it's so calm, the only 'waves' you get are from the ferries that cruise past.
Whatipu Beach was my hangout in my teen years back in mid 80s, camping, diving, fishing, and hiking was awesome. I'm in my early 60s now, living in Brizzy and its great to see that you, and the whanau enjoyed the area. All the best on getting your residency.❤
@@Becca.Loveless My fav spot to fish there was the 9 pins, frigging dangerous, but that was the challenge. There are heaps of walks or hikes around the area as well, park up, and choose the walk. Great vista's...enjoy.
I can remember our family making the long drive up to those West coast beaches when I was a kid (a long time ago ) and coming home with a sack of mussels or cockles. Can't do that these days, the rocks have been pretty much picked clean by too many greedy people. Probably lucky if you see a crab in the rocks now too, but then I haven't been up that way for a while, so maybe it's improved. Another place to visit might be Macnut Macadamia farm and cafe at South Head, up past Helensville. A bit further on is Shelly Beach, and some lake as well I think. Also some hot pools at Kaipara, not sure what they are like these days though.
Hi we are also just over one year in Auckland from Scotland . Well done on getting out and exploring. We will be definitely going to some of these places. Keep up the good work 😃
Oh nice! How have you found it here?? I really feel like there’s so much to do even in the Auckland region that it’s a bit overwhelming, but I love it!
Thanks Becca! So much content and very well presented! We’ll definitely check some of this places out in the near future! Great list of ideas for our next Auckland trip 😍!!
If you want an ice cream experience, go to Giapo on Gore St. Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple is beautiful to check out too. And lastly.... Ya gotta go to Musick Point at Bucklands beach
We’ve been to Musick Point and Bucklands! But I’ve added the other two to my list 😊 I’m always down for an ice cream adventure. And the temple sounds like something different and fun!
Becca, Yay, one of your best videos yet. Might you the one with you sitting in Cornwall Park comparing U.S to N.Z meanings was great. Still can't believe you didn't know Fanny Pack. I'm notxat end of video yet but is Rangitoto Is on the list? Mind you it isn't cheap the ferry. Oh also there's a nice walk out East to a Lighthouse that you can climb but not sure where.
I didn’t add Rangitoto or Tiri! Definitely an oversight on my part. My silly brain didn’t lump them into Auckland because you have to take a ferry lol.
@@Becca.Loveless well interesting enough the Auckland Council only changed their standing to Auckland a few years ago. Waiheke, Warkworth were seperate regions but with Auckland expanding & growing so fast they decided to join them to us. Stay Safe.
G’day Becca, great collection of ideas for Auckland attractions. Seems like you all have been rather active to get them all done! Great info packed in this video😊
Hi Becca, I live on the Shore, we seldom go to CBD, some time passing it when we go to Mission bay or wondering around at Wynyard Quarter. I often walk the Takapuna beach with my boys, but I have to say Milford beach is much better, the sand is finer and no much shells, so perfect for swimming in the summer. I love the Zoo too, definitely recommend you go yourself. Also Rangitoto Island is amazing too.
I was just in Wynyard Quarter yesterday! Such a fun area. I agree with you about Takapuna vs Milford. Takapuna is pretty on the eyes but the others are pretty on the feet. We’ve been to Rangitoto once! I should’ve added Tiri to this list but forgot until after I’d filmed.
Hi Becca, we really enjoy your videos. I especially like when you go on a bush walk because I am disabled and many of those places are inaccessible for me. I understand that it's more difficult now that your are pregnant and your adorable little boy is getting heavy to carry. I'm so glad you are having a good experience living in Aotearoa.
Thank you for sharing! I wish we were going on more bush walks but you called it - they’re a little more trouble than they’re worth at the moment 😅 we’ll probably start doing more when the weather gets nicer regardless.
Not far from he Botanic Garden is Totara Park - Bush walks, mountain bike trails and in the summer a lap pool and toddlers pool. Also while in South Auckland, visit some of the local bakeries & takeaways - some very different foods to what you are used to and incredibly cheap too. The car park on the corner of Bairds and East Tamaki roads has a good selection at the town centre there. I bet your young man will love Island Pankeke (Pancakes) - balls of deep fried banana bread - just check they are not too hot!
@@Becca.Loveless Another that may suit you better is 'Auckland Indian Sweets and Snacks' near the corner of Avenue Road and Atkinson Ave in Otahuhu (They have an entrance on each street and have been renovating so I dont know where their entrance is currently). All 100% vegetarian, they have been there over 30 years. Go there early for lunch - various curries served on a pressed metal tray. Their sweets and snacks are extremely good too. Being early for lunch is important - they make a batch of 4-5 curries each day & when it's gone that's it, it's not their main business. Sweets n Snacks always available though.
So tiri tiri not a favourite then? 🤣 Shakespears park is another gorgeous place . Camping there is super cheap and there a some beautiful walks with views of your favourite hauraki gulf island. Spoilt for choice of beaches close by and the Cafe two spoons has delicious food but sells out quick!
Shakespears park is a gem. I will add. Goat island for the aquarium experience in the wild . I hope Becca and family get to experience a Kiwi summer camping holiday . We have many awesome places were you can spend a day to weeks at the beach, mountain, lake or in the bush. Not only worthwhile for the often stunning environs also to be recommended are great people you can meet .
hi.i am sri lankan .your videos are awesome. I love your country very much. I am still 17 years old. My future hope is to become a chef. Someday I will be a cook in your country. Tell me what is the average salary of a chef in your country. It would be nice to meet you sometime. Keep making videos.😄
You've definitely seen a lot of Auckland! And a very good and extensive list too 👌 Another term for central Auckland is the "inner city" or "inner city suburbs". If you live in Mt Eden, that's definitely considered inner city. Central Auckland includes the entire isthmus. Unlike the US, inner city doesn't have bad connotations here. In fact, many of the wealthiest areas in the country are in the inner city. Also not sure if you've noticed, but the word 'suburb' has a slightly different meaning to what it means in the US.
We have seen a decent amount of Auckland but I definitely feel like there’s so much more for us to discover. I haven’t really noticed the difference between suburb in the US vs NZ! But maybe that’s because I feel murky on the definition in the US 😂
as a maori who incidentally likes watching your channel , I find it really refreshing that you have taken your time to learn how to pronounce Maori place names ,,heres a little look at pronunciation of Maori vowels that may help you or others in your little hikoi (journey),,,,AEIOU,,,cAR,,Egg,,kEY,, yOUR,,whO,,,,,,I hope you don't mind me putting that up , tenei te mihi nui ki a koe e Becca(a big hi to you Becca)
I don’t mind at all! I wish I knew more when it comes to Te Reo, but I have enjoyed the bits I have picked up over time 😊
That’s helpful! Thank you.
Wow, what a great advertisement for Auckland. You have packed a lot into your time here. You could also spend some time around Orewa, Red Beach and the Whangaparaoa Peninsula in general.
Orewa is on my list for this summer for sure! I’ve heard it’s great, but going in the winter with a toddler is no fun 🧡
I grew up in Auckland I have been to most of those places your brought back memories, I emigrated to Canada in 1969 with family.
We actually just emigrated to Canada as well 😂
I watched this with my son and he said, we were just there, haven't we been there too? About lots of the places you focus on.
A place you might enjoy in the CBD is the Maritime museum. It is free to Auckland residents, usually hardly anyone there plus many things for kids to touch.
In east Auckland there is the Howick historical museum, a slice of Auckland history. There is lots of room to run around with lots of incidental learning.
That’s so fun!! And we’ll have to check out both of those museums! They sound like perfect rainy day places to go 😊
Kia ora becca🙋 I'm what you call a "country pumpkin" many years ago my job at the time transferred me up to auckland to assist with our office setup and being it was my first time going to auckland the phrase "culture shock" was definitely a understatement...lol, to me Auckland was one big fast bustling traffic jam🤣 people would bump into me bcoz apparently I walk to slow the trauma goes on, but to top it all off piha try to kill me😲it's a city where you either love it and make it work or hate it and move on, I know aux gets abit of a bad wrap but i hope your video will make people think otherwise about what Aucklanders themselves have in their back yard or you maybe just visiting or even taking up residents, people need to broaden their horizons so to speak when it comes to big cities , auckland and surrounding areas have opportunities with so much to offer and do for all kiwis as your video shows, so well done Becca cool video take care mch love from whakatane.🙋
People do complain about it and sure there are things to not love about Auckland (that’s true about anywhere in the world!) but it is comparatively such a great city with so much to do and so much beauty! Thanks for watching and appreciating 😊🧡
Beautifully presented and compiled presentation. I have never seen such an extensive wonderful overview of the Auckland region before.
I feel there’s still so much more out there to explore!
Tino Pai e Kare that was really informative and you fit a lot into it. Made me wanna visit Auckland region again. And I been up there quite a bit in my lifetime. Just goes to show you there’s always another gem still to be seen. That’s what makes Aotearoa such a beautiful place to be. We just here doing our own thing while the rest of the world is going crazy.
there’s always another secret to be found here! That’s one reason I love it so much 🧡 it really is special here 😊
In Devonport you got the free Military Museum (it's up a little side street down by naval base), in Western Springs up by Zoo is a airplane museum, Pt Chev Beach and playground/BBQ's. Oh yeah all public BBQ's are electric and free to use. Raglan is a shirt drive and Costco opening soon.
We’ve never used the park grills! We totally should this summer. Every time we walk by some in parks I always ask Billy if he thinks they’re free 😂
Nga mihi/Thank you so much for sharing this information. I'm for mere and have become soooo hermitized to my own neighborhood with the feeling there's nothing in this city. So your vlog about Tamaki Makaurau/Auckland shows that it has so much to offer.
It really does! Get to exploring!! 😂 especially now that the weather is about to get so much nicer. I still have a giant list of places I still want to explore 🧡
I have loved your vlogs, you have given viewers a clear sense of NZ. I am really sorry you are planning to leave the country next year, is there any chance of staying here?
Not unless a miracle job lands in Billy’s lap! I’m sorry to be leaving too 🧡
What a gorgeous video. The highlight 100% Hill House Cafe, hidden gem that isn't that hidden anymore. ❤
Word has gotten out 😂 such an awesome place! Deserves the attention.
Ohh girlllll.. you're sounding like an aucklander now lol...love it and yep like you i love Auckland too..chancery square and all those side streets around high st are pretty cool too..
It’s true! Walking around downtown is pretty fun 😊
@@Becca.Loveless there's a great Malaysian restaurant in the chancery..nom nom delish
Well done!! Fantastic list. I would maraetai walk and rotary walkway …both lovely
Added both to my list! Thanks!
Central Auckland as others have is....Central Auckland! :P
Try check out Scandrett Regional Park this summer if you get the chance, such a nice little area. Then over the hill is Martins Bay, busier but more waves etc. Scandrett is a really calm bay
Lol I thought I made that up!! And that sounds lovely - we’ll definitely be checking it out when it warms up 😊
I looooove all your videos but this is awesome, You have really taken advantage of your time and surrounding. Thank you su much for sharing.
I am pretty happy with how much we’ve done and seen in our 1 1/2 years here! Glad to be able to share some of our favorites for some other people to discover 😊
Guess what, Central Auckland is in fact called, Central Auckland! 😂My favorite beach is Bucklands Beach as it's so calm, the only 'waves' you get are from the ferries that cruise past.
I love Bucklands Beach! Especially for toddlers. And I thought I made that name up and was going to make everyone mad 😂
Great video Becca, you have done us (NZ) proud, thank you 🙏
Thanks for watching! Just wanted to share some of my favorite places around 😊
I love seeing that you know of Karaka beach. We grew up going there all the time and we miss it so much especially during summer. Great video!
I had a New Zealander let me in on the secret!
Wow! Are you sure you've lived there a year and a half? You know so many great places!
Excited for the summer to get here so we can explore even more!
Whatipu Beach was my hangout in my teen years back in mid 80s, camping, diving, fishing, and hiking was awesome.
I'm in my early 60s now, living in Brizzy and its great to see that you, and the whanau enjoyed the area.
All the best on getting your residency.❤
I hope to get back over to Whatipu at least a few more times this summer! Can’t wait for the weather to warm up 🌞
@@Becca.Loveless My fav spot to fish there was the 9 pins, frigging dangerous, but that was the challenge.
There are heaps of walks or hikes around the area as well, park up, and choose the walk.
Great vista's...enjoy.
I'll be moving to Auckland in November and this is really great stuff to know!
That is so exciting!!!! Seriously so much to do around here - it’s ridiculous 😂
I can remember our family making the long drive up to those West coast beaches when I was a kid (a long time ago ) and coming home with a sack of mussels or cockles. Can't do that these days, the rocks have been pretty much picked clean by too many greedy people. Probably lucky if you see a crab in the rocks now too, but then I haven't been up that way for a while, so maybe it's improved.
Another place to visit might be Macnut Macadamia farm and cafe at South Head, up past Helensville.
A bit further on is Shelly Beach, and some lake as well I think. Also some hot pools at Kaipara, not sure what they are like these days though.
Added all of that to my list! Sounds like a fun little day trip 😊
Hi we are also just over one year in Auckland from Scotland . Well done on getting out and exploring. We will be definitely going to some of these places. Keep up the good work 😃
Oh nice! How have you found it here?? I really feel like there’s so much to do even in the Auckland region that it’s a bit overwhelming, but I love it!
@@Becca.Loveless it's been good, daughters are thriving and enjoying being here. So many things to do.
Great summary Becca! For only being here a short time you guys have been busy.
I’m actually quite happy with how much we’ve taken advantage of our time here! 🧡
Yes .. it's Central Auckland. My favourite part of Auckland.
Did you find the moon rock in MOTAT?
I thought I made that up! 😂 and yes! We loved Motat the one time we went.
Thanks Becca! So much content and very well presented! We’ll definitely check some of this places out in the near future! Great list of ideas for our next Auckland trip 😍!!
There’s so many places we didn’t list! I’m glad we have taken advantage of our time here 🧡
Lovely video Becca. Thank goodness Spring is here and Summer is coming - I'm sick of all the rain 🙂
ME TOO. I feel like winter always lasts twice as long as summer 😂
That was Extensive Becca . Coming from SoCal and look forward to checking some of this out while in NZ for a all of December this year .
best time to come!
Great time to go. Should be warm, but not too hot
If you want an ice cream experience, go to Giapo on Gore St. Fo Guang Shan Buddhist temple is beautiful to check out too. And lastly.... Ya gotta go to Musick Point at Bucklands beach
We’ve been to Musick Point and Bucklands! But I’ve added the other two to my list 😊 I’m always down for an ice cream adventure. And the temple sounds like something different and fun!
Lovely video👍👍I do wanna travel to New Zealand.
Thanks for sharing💖💖 Greetings from Japan🗻🌸😊
You should! It’s beautiful here 🥰
Becca, Yay, one of your best videos yet. Might you the one with you sitting in Cornwall Park comparing U.S to N.Z meanings was great. Still can't believe you didn't know Fanny Pack. I'm notxat end of video yet but is Rangitoto Is on the list? Mind you it isn't cheap the ferry. Oh also there's a nice walk out East to a Lighthouse that you can climb but not sure where.
I didn’t add Rangitoto or Tiri! Definitely an oversight on my part. My silly brain didn’t lump them into Auckland because you have to take a ferry lol.
@@Becca.Loveless well interesting enough the Auckland Council only changed their standing to Auckland a few years ago. Waiheke, Warkworth were seperate regions but with Auckland expanding & growing so fast they decided to join them to us. Stay Safe.
G’day Becca, great collection of ideas for Auckland attractions. Seems like you all have been rather active to get them all done! Great info packed in this video😊
There’s so much good stuff to do around Auckland! This video was a long time coming 😊
Wow! THANK YOU! And your little Kiddo must love all the adventures!
Who wouldn’t love it?? Auckland is a fantastic place 🥰
On your next visit north - just past Waiwera/Wenderholm - stop off at the Puhoi Pub and nearby museum
Ooh that sounds fun! Thanks for the recommendation!
Hi Becca, I live on the Shore, we seldom go to CBD, some time passing it when we go to Mission bay or wondering around at Wynyard Quarter. I often walk the Takapuna beach with my boys, but I have to say Milford beach is much better, the sand is finer and no much shells, so perfect for swimming in the summer. I love the Zoo too, definitely recommend you go yourself. Also Rangitoto Island is amazing too.
I was just in Wynyard Quarter yesterday! Such a fun area. I agree with you about Takapuna vs Milford. Takapuna is pretty on the eyes but the others are pretty on the feet. We’ve been to Rangitoto once! I should’ve added Tiri to this list but forgot until after I’d filmed.
Great vlog. Such a lovely family. Keep em coming.
Thanks!! 🧡😊
Hi Becca, we really enjoy your videos. I especially like when you go on a bush walk because I am disabled and many of those places are inaccessible for me. I understand that it's more difficult now that your are pregnant and your adorable little boy is getting heavy to carry. I'm so glad you are having a good experience living in Aotearoa.
Thank you for sharing! I wish we were going on more bush walks but you called it - they’re a little more trouble than they’re worth at the moment 😅 we’ll probably start doing more when the weather gets nicer regardless.
Not far from he Botanic Garden is Totara Park - Bush walks, mountain bike trails and in the summer a lap pool and toddlers pool.
Also while in South Auckland, visit some of the local bakeries & takeaways - some very different foods to what you are used to and incredibly cheap too. The car park on the corner of Bairds and East Tamaki roads has a good selection at the town centre there. I bet your young man will love Island Pankeke (Pancakes) - balls of deep fried banana bread - just check they are not too hot!
Thank you for this! I feel like we don’t ever get many recommendations for South Auckland. Looking forward to exploring it more 😊
@@Becca.Loveless Another that may suit you better is 'Auckland Indian Sweets and Snacks' near the corner of Avenue Road and Atkinson Ave in Otahuhu (They have an entrance on each street and have been renovating so I dont know where their entrance is currently). All 100% vegetarian, they have been there over 30 years. Go there early for lunch - various curries served on a pressed metal tray. Their sweets and snacks are extremely good too. Being early for lunch is important - they make a batch of 4-5 curries each day & when it's gone that's it, it's not their main business. Sweets n Snacks always available though.
Your te reo is super impressive now. You guys have to get to Napier this summer, you will love it.
I’m glad you think so! I feel like I still suck at pronouncing a lot of it. And we almost went a few weeks ago! But ended up cutting our trip short.
So tiri tiri not a favourite then? 🤣
Shakespears park is another gorgeous place . Camping there is super cheap and there a some beautiful walks with views of your favourite hauraki gulf island.
Spoilt for choice of beaches close by and the Cafe two spoons has delicious food but sells out quick!
Shakespears park is a gem.
I will add.
Goat island for the aquarium experience in the wild .
I hope Becca and family get to experience a Kiwi summer camping holiday . We have many awesome places were you can spend a day to weeks at the beach, mountain, lake or in the bush. Not only worthwhile for the often stunning environs also to be recommended are great people you can meet .
Lol I forgot to add it to the list! In the article I wrote for this (linked in the description) I actually did include it 😂
Some pretty big kids on that train. 😆
Hey - size doesn’t matter! 😂
Can you write the list of the 54 things to do in the description? Would love to tick many of these off my list. Thanks!
I wrote it all in an article link in the description!
Piha, the beach of my childhood ❤
One of my very favorites!!
Hope all is going well with baby
It is! Thanks 😊🧡
Very well done Becca, but please feel free to linger, slow up, when photographing and talking about the food. 😋
Had to make it pretty snappy or it would’ve been a very long movie! I’ll try to keep that in mind for next time though 😊
우왕~ 뉴질랜드 살아요~~ 반가워요
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Nice video
Thanks! 😊
best thing to recommend around AKL is go to the airport and leave
We do that too!
hi.i am sri lankan .your videos are awesome. I love your country very much. I am still 17 years old. My future hope is to become a chef. Someday I will be a cook in your country. Tell me what is the average salary of a chef in your country. It would be nice to meet you sometime. Keep making videos.😄
Google would know more about it than me! Glad you enjoy the videos 😊🧡
You've definitely seen a lot of Auckland!
And a very good and extensive list too 👌
Another term for central Auckland is the "inner city" or "inner city suburbs". If you live in Mt Eden, that's definitely considered inner city. Central Auckland includes the entire isthmus.
Unlike the US, inner city doesn't have bad connotations here. In fact, many of the wealthiest areas in the country are in the inner city.
Also not sure if you've noticed, but the word 'suburb' has a slightly different meaning to what it means in the US.
We have seen a decent amount of Auckland but I definitely feel like there’s so much more for us to discover.
I haven’t really noticed the difference between suburb in the US vs NZ! But maybe that’s because I feel murky on the definition in the US 😂
Sorry it's called The Manukau Heads Lighthouse
We’ll have to check it out!
I’m bored here siresisly I like um water Parkes here
Any beach is a great way to spend your day in my opinion!
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