Wynyard Quarter – At last, Auckland has a waterfront!

Recently Auckland opened the wonderfully revamped Wynyard Quarter, an area next to the more adult-focussed Viaduct, that was previously not open to the public.  I think its a waterfront that finally does justice to Auckland, the City of Sails.

It has a fantastic playground, complete with paddling pool, basketball area, huge sandpit, loads of places to eat and a big bridge that opens to allow boats to pass through to the Viaduct marina.  The girls have been twice now – once with Andrew on the opening day (this was cold, so they are wearing coats on their ride on the tram), and the second time on a beautifully sunny day with the whole family.

More pictures after the jump.