Learn how to enjoy New Zealand’s buzzing city on a budget
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Auckland is an awesome and exciting city to check out when you're in New Zealand - and you do not need to burn a hole in your pocket to do so.
Nicknamed the ‘City of Sails’, Auckland is a gorgeous seaside city surrounded by cerulean blue waters. With fantastic views, lush greenery, museums and other luxuries, even the budget-conscious traveller is spoilt for choice.
Here are 15 things you should check out if you're looking out for some cheap thrills (literally):
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8. Get hipster among stylo silos
Move aside, container parks. Auckland has raised a picturesque park among old industrial silos (storage towers) by the waterfront.
The Silo Park at Wynyard Quarter truly screams hipster, with its most striking feature being the Silo Cinema, a free outdoor cinema that projects films on an old silo every Friday and Saturday in the summer. Bring your own mats and foldable seats, and chill out at the large lawn.
Before or after the movie, stop by the Silo Markets and Night Markets for some snacks and shopping. Perfect for a sunny day out, the park is also packed with fun summer activities for friends and families.
You can also take a stroll down Wynyard Quarter, a new and gorgeous waterfront area filled with dining establishments overlooking the North Wharf. Remember to check out the fish market here too.
Silo Park, Beaumont Street and Jellicoe Street, Auckland 1010, New Zealand.
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