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SYDNEY · November 18th, 2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by buildemhigh

I would put Queenstown above Akl for a "party town", people are there for a good time not a long time...

You are right, and as John Clarke would say we dont know how lucky we are here in NZ for the relatively safe and friendly environment we live in..

As for Bogans, your not wrong...

Didn't have the time to go out in Queenstown

but everybody that I have spoken to say the same thing that you say

When you are bored you leave soon, when you are having fun you stay and hope that it lasts forever

SYDNEY · November 19th, 2009, 09:34 PM

EDIT

SYDNEY · November 20th, 2009, 12:39 AM

EDIT

Snorky33 · November 20th, 2009, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by buildemhigh

http://www.smh.com.au/travel/the-wor...1118-im4q.html

Not that I want to bag Akl, but it aint no Party town.. Maybe Banksy was in on this so that we can get by without Party Central for the RWC???

Seriously Auckland would struggle to feature in the top 10 party towns in the southern hemisphere, let alone the world? Theres more atmosphere in space....

True i'm a bit confused as well

no problem seeing Auckland on the list, but where's Sydney, The Gold Coast or Queenstown? maybe they come in at 11th, 12th & 13th place, but it really doesn't matter in which order on a list they come each one has it's own style...cheers

humptydoo · November 20th, 2009, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Snorky33

True i'm a bit confused as well

no problem seeing Auckland on the list, but where's Sydney, The Gold Coast or Queenstown? maybe they come in at 11th, 12th & 13th place, but it really doesn't matter in which order on a list they come each one has it's own style...cheers

No one seems to have actually read the article, which is about the best cities that stag parties have yet to invade and ruin. So, essentially, those cities that are somewhat "undiscovered" by the party circuit.

Having spent several years in the confines of Wellington, I can assure you that Auckland's like a hive of activity compared to that little enclosed space, made up almost entirely of Cuba Street and Courtenay Place. Ss for the "atmosphere" of Wellington's nightlife, well, if you enjoy wannabe hipster kids and trashy teenage girls and guys spewing their guts out and all of the associated aggression, then sure Wellington's a real hub of atmosphere.

Interestingly, Wellington's urban bars and cafes are extremely inward-oriented, in that on a warm, balmy night (admittedly rare/non-existent), you don't have many options for being outside. Auckland's graced by a waterfront that is surprisingly accessible (the Wellington waterfront is a barren, concrete wasteland, for the most part, detached from the city) and even its other centres for nightlife (Ponsonby, Parnell, K Road, inner-city, even Freeman's Bay) have a fair bit of outdoorsy-ness to them.

So yeah, I'd definitely rate Auckland's nightlife. What would be good is if they can somehow create a transport system between the various party areas. I suppose the Link is the obvious answer, but it has its limitations.

Oh and those that usually describe Auckland as unsafe are usually referring to its more multicultural element, which a lot fo the rest of the country (particularly Wellingtonians, for some reason) is uncomfortable about. they seem to associate that type of mix as unsafe, which says more about their provincial mentality, in my opinion.

Shoredude · November 20th, 2009, 07:08 AM

Auckland internationally is definitely a safe city. Its highly regarded as a multiethnic city with a few racial problems. You might get the odd assult, but nothing serious compared to being raped or killed like in some cities and countries in africa, america and asia.

SYDNEY · November 20th, 2009, 08:28 PM

EDIT DUE TO BANDWIDTH ISSUES & PHOTO HOSTING CLEAN UP

city_thing · November 21st, 2009, 06:52 AM

I love the photos of Karahgh... karaaahap.... K Road! They're brilliant.

What's the name of the gay bar there?

drosophila · November 21st, 2009, 09:19 AM

Ironbank is fantastic, let's hope this teaches developers to lift their game a little in the city.

Skymino · November 21st, 2009, 09:51 AM

Love it!

SYDNEY · November 23rd, 2009, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by city_thing

I love the photos of Karahgh... karaaahap.... K Road! They're brilliant.

What's the name of the gay bar there?

Thanks Sweety ... there is Family & Naval, Family Bar, Urge & Kamo ... I think that you are referring to Family Bar ? or unless you are into leather it will be Urge

Quote:

Originally Posted by drosophila

Ironbank is fantastic, let's hope this teaches developers to lift their game a little in the city.

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skymino

Love it!

Thanks

city_thing · November 24th, 2009, 11:14 AM

Nah, leather's not really my thing. I just saw a picture with a rainbow flag in it, had no idea which bar it was though

One day I'll visit it, in order to find my future Kiwi husband.

***Mr_kiwi_fruit*** · November 29th, 2009, 11:40 AM

Auckland
Santa Parade

For 76 years the Farmers Santa Parade has brought joy to the children of Auckland and this year is no exception.

image hosted on flickr

image hosted on flickr

city_thing · November 29th, 2009, 09:09 PM

That last photo is brilliant.

Marky Mark · November 29th, 2009, 11:01 PM

So Colourful and Happy

Sacre bleu · December 3rd, 2009, 03:09 PM

Sydney,

Get 'yo ass back on Skyscraper City.

While you can be a bit of an old woman (as we all can), your photogaphy, coupled with your honesty & your feedback, IMO, makes the Auckland forum.

Especially the photography. As someone who doesn't know you from Adam, you have a real, real talent & Auckland could do worse than have someone like you engaged on mapping out the future of the city.

jam5 · December 21st, 2009, 02:27 AM

Assuming those beaches are on the North Island -is the water warm enough to swim in during the S. Hemisphere summer?

Alphaville · December 21st, 2009, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jam5

Assuming those beaches are on the North Island -is the water warm enough to swim in during the S. Hemisphere summer?

NZ's northern North Island is almost sub-tropical. It's certainly warm enough.

whizz_pat · December 21st, 2009, 12:00 PM

This thread shows why I love Auckland (and NZ).

Quote:

Originally Posted by jam5

Assuming those beaches are on the North Island -is the water warm enough to swim in during the S. Hemisphere summer?

These beaches are in the Auckland region, which is in the North Island. The water is warm enough to swim in in summer in both the north and south islands, IMO.

Joelio Wilson · December 21st, 2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Kane007

How bout Tawharanui just after Omaha...

Soz, this is kinda off topic, but that pic reminds me of Whites Bay in Marlborough:

November 19th, 2009, 09:34 PM	#1242
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November 20th, 2009, 07:08 AM	#1246
Shoredude Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Auckland Posts: 510 Likes (Received): 0	Auckland internationally is definitely a safe city. Its highly regarded as a multiethnic city with a few racial problems. You might get the odd assult, but nothing serious compared to being raped or killed like in some cities and countries in africa, america and asia.

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drosophila Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,425 Likes (Received): 2	Ironbank is fantastic, let's hope this teaches developers to lift their game a little in the city.

November 24th, 2009, 11:14 AM	#1252
city_thing I gots purdy hair Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne. Posts: 6,974 Likes (Received): 173	Nah, leather's not really my thing. I just saw a picture with a rainbow flag in it, had no idea which bar it was though One day I'll visit it, in order to find my future Kiwi husband. __________________ Calling occupants of interplanetary craft...

November 29th, 2009, 11:40 AM	#1253
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November 29th, 2009, 09:09 PM	#1254
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November 29th, 2009, 11:01 PM	#1255
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December 3rd, 2009, 03:09 PM	#1256
Sacre bleu Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 59 Likes (Received): 0	Sydney, Get 'yo ass back on Skyscraper City. While you can be a bit of an old woman (as we all can), your photogaphy, coupled with your honesty & your feedback, IMO, makes the Auckland forum. Especially the photography. As someone who doesn't know you from Adam, you have a real, real talent & Auckland could do worse than have someone like you engaged on mapping out the future of the city.

December 21st, 2009, 02:27 AM	#1257
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