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October 9, 2002 By: Betty Ramsey Passport Destination: Auckland Packing Round 1. The city of Auckland is located on NORTH Island. 2. All of these facts about Auckland are true except CAPITAL OF NEW ZEALAND. 3. Auckland is a center for this sport that is a national obsession. RUGBY. 5. Auckland is often called the city of SAILS. 6. Auckland, founded by the British settlers around 1840, was originally inhabited by the MAORI. 7. "Pridelands" is a popular exhibit at the Auckland ZOO. Picture of tower Departure Round 1. The "White Lady" on Shortland Street is a typical pie cart that specializes in FAST FOOD. 2. The sunrise ceremony was held at the Auckland HARBOUR BRIDGE on September 11, 2002. 3. This 1994 New Zealand movie details struggles of a Maori family living in the big city. ONCE WERE WARRIORS 4. Auckland lies on an isthmus that is situated between Manukaun and WAITEMATA Harbors. 5. This yacht won the 2000 America's Cup held off the coast of Auckland. BLACK MAGIC Picture of large building on a large field On Tour Round 1. This man, New Zealand's first governor, declared Auckland the capital city. WILLIAM HOBSON 2. The greater Auckland urban area contains all of these cities except WESTPORT CITY. 3. The unique downtown AQUARIUM was the inspiration of the late Kelly Tarlton. 4. One Tree Hill, an Auckland landmark, got its name from a very old PINE tree. 5. The Auckland Art Gallery features by New Zealand artists Colin McCahon and FRANCES HODGKINS. 6. This suburb on the tip of Northshore Peninsula is noted for its 19th Century atmosphere. DEVONPORT 7. Visitors can view the "KZ1" and the "Taratai" at the New Zealand National MARITIME Museum. Picture of city with the harbor 8. "Rainbow's End," popular with visitors and locals is a/an AMUSEMENT PARK. 9. Henderson, about an hour north of Auckland, is noted for its WINERIES. 10. A thatched roof cottage and a forge are among the restored buildings at HOWICK Historical Village. 11. You'll see a replica of his hut when you visit Auckland's "Antarctic Encounter": ROBERT FALCON SCOTT 12. Natives call the Museum of Transportation and Technology this. MOTAT Bonus question 1 This is the highest of the roughly 48 volcanoes that are Auckland landmarks. MT EDEN Bonus question 2 Where on the map of New Zealand is Auckland found? Section 1 Picture of totem Slide Show 1. This landmark casino is the tallest structure in all of New Zealand. SKYTOWER 2. The refurbished War Memorial Museum is part of this park. AUCKLAND DOMAIN 3. This royal sounding street is Auckland's main artery. QUEEN STREET 4. A huge Maori carving is one of the sites at the ARATAKI Visitor's Center west of Auckland. Clues for next week's game... Napkin Utensils Fine China Chopsticks |