Tour of downtown Auckland.
Description:
You will learn when, by whom and how the city of Auckland was founded. Learn the history of people who lived in the city of Auckland before the advent of Europeans. Take a look at the underground railway station built in 1885.
See the result of the first giant project executed in the 60s of the 18th century. You will learn the history of the people after whom the city and the streets of this city are named. Check out the old buildings that formed the unique look of the city. Find out who the first immigrants were. See where the whole New Zealand economy was born. Visit the home of the first governor, the founder of Oakland. Take a look at Albert Park. Hear the story of the construction of Novoselan Trafalgar Square. You will find out how and when the Europeans defended themselves against the Maori attack. Take a look at St Andrew's. Hear the story of how the New Zealanders built defensive structures to defend against the attack of the Russian fleet. You will find out why Russia could claim territory of New Zealand.