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Devonport and Orewa Beach #Traveloguenz

In Auckland , it’s quite easy and very comfortable to roam around by public transport  . You get an AT Hop card , it’s a travel prepaid card issued by Auckland Transport which you can use in buses , trains and even in ferries .

If you want to read  my NewZealand travelogue from the beginning go to part 1 

I got myself an AT(Auckland Transport) Hop Card and  also downloaded the trains timetable and the railway line map also on my phone .orewa

I was staying in Papakura . From Papakura I boarded the train direct to Britomart . Opposite the Britomart train station , there is Downtown ferry terminal very closeby which took me just 5 minutes of walking .

Devonport

Reaching the ferry terminal , you can get a ferry to Devonport .It’s around 15 minute beautiful ferry ride . You get to experience the breathtaking sea  and  the stunning views of the Auckland city .

I was mesmerized to see the  views across the harbour , watch some people sailing , see some beautiful islands far away . I was astonished to know that many islands there have been formed  due to volcanic eruptions .

The beauty of the the small caostal town Devonport is that it offers  beautiful views of sea and the city plus it has variety of shops and lot of places to eat and few galleries too .

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View from Devonport:- the distant island you see in the above pic is named Rangitoto

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Enjoying the picturesque views ,coffee and the potato wedges at a local cafe relaxed me well . I must say it’s a wonderful spot you just can’t miss if you visit Auckland .

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Orewa Beach

My next destination was Orewa . Orewa is a suburb of Auckland , lying 40 km north of central Auckland .Orewa beach is one of the most beautiful beaches of Auckland . It’s 3 km long , very clean and beautiful beach .

Orewa  was the first beach I got to visit in NewZealand and I just loved my walk on the golden sand accompanied by the cool gentle breeze which was running through my hair . Playing through the waves on the beach , writing my name on the sand and collecting few shells made wonderful memories in my heart .

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Me at Orewa Beach

 

Beaches and hills always  attract me very much and here too I wished I could spend more and more time with  the waves which were tinkling my feet and the nature’s beauty which was captivating .

I am loving to write my #traveloguenz under the Blogchatter campaign #myfriendalexa

For reading my NewZealand travelogue from the beginning go to part 1 

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