Oosterdam Cruise Vacation 2015

Auckland Town Hall (1911), Queen Street, viewed from Sky Tower, The Wikipedia entry on this fine building draws attention to the similarity with Lambeth Town Hall in Brixton. I think those of you familiar with the London building will agree. 200_2_P1030286

The vehicle carrier 'Pearl Ace' at Auckland, viewed from Sky Tower. 200_2_P1030287

Princes Wharf, Auckland viewed from Sky Tower. The Hilton is at top right and the right hand quay is used for cruise ships when Queens Wharf is occupied. 200_2_P1030289C

The Vector Arena is a sports and entertainment venue in Auckland, New Zealand. Viewed from Sky Tower. 200_2_P1030290

The vibrant Wynyard Quarter in Auckland, New Zealand. This view from Sky Tower includes North Wharf and Brigham Street. 200_2_P1030291

The Rendezvous Grand Hotel, Auckland viewed from Sky Tower. 200_2_P1030292

Auckland War Memorial Museum viewed from Sky Tower. 200_2_P1030293

Austin A35 AV1198 on Marine Parade, Napier. 200_2_P1030669

Austin A35 AV1198 on Marine Parade, Napier. 200_2_P1030670

Austin A35 AV1198 on Marine Parade, Napier. 200_2_P1030671

The Tepid Baths in Auckland are historical indoor public pools dating from 1914 and refurbished as recently as 2012. Coming across this building was one of the architectural highlights of my visit to New Zealand. I find the style and decoration quite glorious. 200_2_P1030304

The Tepid Baths in Auckland are historical indoor public pools dating from 1914 and refurbished as recently as 2012. Coming across this building was one of the architectural highlights of my visit to New Zealand. I find the style and decoration quite glorious. It is difficult to obtain an unobstructed view so I have used the inevitable street furniture for framing and I think the additional use of the flyover emphasises the survival of a century old masterpiece in a very different age. 200_2_P1030301

A branch of ASB Bank specialising in Korean and Migrant Banking on Hobson Street, Auckland. 200_2_P1030300

Two Harley Davidson motorbikes outside Urban Turban restaurant, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland. 200_2_P1030315M

Two Harley Davidson motorbikes outside Urban Turban restaurant, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland. 200_2_P1030315

Two Harley Davidson motorbikes outside Urban Turban restaurant, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland. 200_2_P1030313CM

Two Harley Davidson motorbikes outside Urban Turban restaurant, Wynyard Quarter, Auckland. 200_2_P1030313C

A large building in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter accommodates the North Wharf branch of ASB Bank and their Innovation Lab. 200_2_P1030310