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Parnell Rose Gardens

Fodor's Review:

When you tire of boutiques and cafés, take a 10-minute stroll to gaze upon and sniff this collection of some 5,000 rosebushes. The main beds contain mostly modern hybrids, with new introductions being planted regularly. The adjacent Nancy Steen Garden is the place to admire the antique varieties. And don't miss the garden's incredible trees. There is a 200-year-old pohutukawa (puh-hoo-too-ka-wa) whose weighty branches touch the ground and rise up again, and a kanuka that is one of Auckland's oldest trees. The Rose Garden Restaurant serves lunch (closed Saturday).

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