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Te Whatu Stardome is Auckland's planetarium and observatory and a trusted centre for celestial storytelling, astronomy, mātauranga Māori, and cosmological science. ‘Te Whatu’ links the concept of ‘the eye’ with knowledge and learning, and the cycle of life, death and renewal within the cosmos. Located in Maungakiekie One Tree Hill, it offers fully immersive indoor planetarium shows, telescope viewing, music events and hands-on exhibits.
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The second highest peak in the city at 182 m above sea level, this volcanic cone offers panoramic views of the city. An obelisk on the summit marks the grave of Sir John Logan Campbell, a founding father of Auckland city. The summit has not had a solitary tree, for which it was known, since 2000. Terraces where the structures of a fortified Maori village (pa) once stood are still visible on the slopes. The peak is surrounded by One Tree Hill Domain and Cornwall Park, the largest parkland on the Auckland isthmus, where you can see cattle and sheep grazing within a major city. There is a children's playground near the Stardome (see below).
Wallace Arts Centre
An art gallery with a very substantial collection in a mansion built 1877-79. A collection of New Zealand art is displayed as the Arts Centre. The large Monte Cecilia Park surrounds the house and was once its grounds.
The highest natural point in Auckland at 196 m above sea level, this volcanic peak provides 360-degree views from beside the 50-metre deep crater at its summit. There are numerous pedestrian entrances from surrounding streets to the hill's walkways.
New Zealand's top sports stadium, hosting cricket in summer and rugby union in winter - the All Blacks national rugby team often play here. In 2023 it staged matches in the Women's World Cup for soccer, co-hosted by NZ and Australia. Event tickets often include free train travel to and from the park – get off the train at Kingsland not Mount Eden Station.
Built in 1863–64 as a home for a vicar's family. Much smaller than Alberton and Highwic. Well preserved interior showing middle class family accommodation in the late nineteenth century.