Auckland Harbour Bridge, seen from Northcote Point
Though not as famous as its cousin in Sydney, Auckland Harbour Bridge is nevertheless an interesting structure as it spans Waitemata Harbour. There aren’t any walk or bike lanes, though plans are underfoot. Meanwhile, there’s a bridge climb offered, and, of course, a bungee jump. We’re in New Zealand, after all.
When we lived in Devonport, we took the ferry across to Auckland at least once a week. The 10-minute jaunt from the crowds of the big city (well, big for New Zealand anyway) to our peaceful, quaint village was always a pleasure. After longer road trips, crossing Auckland Harbour Bridge was sweet as well. It meant we were almost home. My then 1.5-year-old always spotted the Skytower from the bridge and would invariably squeal with glee at the sight of her favourite place.
Hi Sophie. l Iove Auckland and aII of New ZeaIand – – and make a point of stating this (or something similar) at the slightest opportunity! So yes, I’ve crossed the bridge, and been up the tower.
All the best to you and family for Christmas!
Thanks, Andrew. I love New Zealand, too.
Nope, but would love to have the chance! Happy holidays!
Hope you make it, Gay 🙂
Never the one in Aukland, but I’ve been to the top of the CN Tower in Toronto. It looks similarly unnatural and equally impressive.
Planning to visit Toronto and the CN tower this summer.
We’re hoping to get to Auckland and the rest of New Zealand in the upcoming year. I don’t think I’ll be bungee jumping off the bridge, though. Enjoying it by ferry is more my style.
The ferry ride is gorgeous!
I love EVERYTHING New Zealand related, so it was fun to see pictures of the Auckland Bridge. I never did make it to the top of the Skytower–I feel like it’s the one big sight I missed in New Zealand.
Another reason to go back, then 🙂
One of my dreams is to visit both Oz and NZ, one of these days. Thanks for sharing !
Thanks, Mike. You’re not that far away down there in Okinawa.
Great post about a bridge that gets overshadowed by its cousin, somewhat across the Pacific Pond. Happy New Year!
And to you 🙂
No Sophie, We have only been to the South Island, but I would enjoy the harbour for sure.
We, on the other hand, missed the South Island. I have this idea it’s quite similar to Norway, and decided we should have a closer look at a few Pacific islands instead. South Island next time, though 🙂
I’m here now! Only seen the bridge from the Sky Tower, driven over it though and amazed by the steepness. Want to get closer, just like your photo though 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Bennett 🙂
Also, walked and jumped the Sky Tower yesterday – AWESOME! 😉
You jumped! Awesome sounds about right. Also, a little scary….
Beautiful picture of the bridge. We spent part of our honeymoon in Auckland 12 years ago and fell in love with New Zealand. We did cross the bridge a few times and went up to the Sky Tower but at night though. Love that adorable shot of your daughter!
Thanks, Mary. She really loved the Sky Tower.
Never been to that part of the world at all. But I enjoy reading about it:)
🙂
Great photo, I love the angle 🙂
Thanks, Muza-chan.
Love the colors in the first photo- so bright and serene!
Very New Zealand, those colours.
I can definitely see why your daughter would squeal at the sight of the Skytower. It’s impressive!
It really is.
I probably did cross the bridge as I spent quite a bit of time in Auckland at one point but I have zero recollection of it. You wouldn’t catch me bungee jumping off of it.
Well, I think you have to see it from certain angles to appreciate it.
Another destination on my “bucket list”!
Glad to hear it.
Just what is it about New Zealand and the fascination with bungee jumping?! (That’s because the thought of it just terrifies me! 🙂 ) Always wanted to visit New Zealand for my type of adventure – trundling around in a camper van.
Great photo and looking forward to more of your posts in 2013. Happy New Year to you and yours.
Julia
I would never jump off anywhere either. Crazy people. Happy new year to you two, Julia.
I had enjoyed the Bridge climb of Sydney Harbor bridge, well I would like to experience the visit to the Sky tower!
The Bridge Climb is on my list, both in Auckland and in Sydney.
I’ve crossed Harbour Bridget (only by car, and no bungy jump there… yet), and I’ve been to Sky Tower a couple of times. I’m always amazed at how quickly kids jump onto the glass floor. My friend and I had to psych ourselves up to do that, after a 5-year-old had done it first… 🙂 Great views from the Sky Tower, definitely, and especially when there are people jumping off – they stop them at the lookout level before having them continue their controlled base jump. Excellent photo opportunities 😉
Christina, you bungee jump and do all sorts of wild and crazy sports – and yet you have to psych yourself up to walk on a glass floor… 🙂
I’ve only been to Christchurch so far, and, shame on me, even if I live in Australia, haven’t been to Sydney!
Australia is a huge country, though. Still heaps I haven’t seen, although I’ve been five times.
My father has been there in the Skytower, I can remember on his pics from the view, it was amazing! Have you or your relatives ever jumped from that bridge? btw I really like the steel truss-like structure of it, and that arch in the middle makes it more interesting. great engineering, I guess it could have been designed around the 40’s or something like that. Do you know approximately the height of the tower? Just because of the dimensions, I guess its really huge.
It’s about 325 metres tall – and not that old, really. Early 1990s, if I remember correctly.
Love the thought of your little girl squealing with glee upon seeing the tower. Never been to NZ, but I really, really want to!
You’ll love it. And it’s such an easy country to travel in.
I’m sure we saw this when we were there but you know, I don’t remember it!
I don’t think one really notices it just driving across. All about the angles.
And we think we’re so special in Sydney – now you have to bring us back down to earth by telling us there’s another harbour bridge. And in New Zealand of all places! Hmph.
That tall poppy syndrome… 🙂