After spending much time in central Auckland, I have always wanted to travel to the more rural and suburban parts of the area. And after doing so, I was really in awe of the places I've went to and on top of that, they would make great running spots! Here are a couple of places I would recommend going if you want a good run or just a change in scenery. One Tree Hill (Cornwall Park) By far, this is my favorite park. In terms of running, it is very hilly but worth it if you want to get a good workout in. However, the reason why I love this place so much is because of the sheeps. Yes, there are hundreds of sheeps roaming around with two farmers that oversee them. The cool part is that the sheeps are gated off throughout the park however, you are allowed to go through these gates and get a close view of them. They are so majestic and are very docile when you walk near them. But there is one downside....If you do end up wanting to check out the sheep, be prepared for the sheep poop. I am not exaggerating when I say there is sheep poop everywhere once you go through the gates. It was worth it in the end though! Orakei Basin This place isn't your typical tourist spot but it made for a great running path. After taking a bus ride to Orakei Basin, this place was really peaceful and in a quiet neighborhood area. The path circled the basin and majority of it was flat making it an enjoyable run. After running, there is a place nearby called Orakei Bay Village that makes for a great shopping destination. Majority of the stores there are local and they had great restaurants such as Bird on a Wire! Orewa Beach & Park My friends and I took a trip in hopes of seeing the Red Beach. However, after much google mapping, we have concluded that the Red Beach is not a beach but what the area is called. However, all was not lost. We ended up going to Orewa beach and walking along the park that was there. This place was very flat and long making it a great place to do endurance running. The downside is that it takes about an hour and a half to get there by bus. Even if things didn't go our way that day, we had so much fun being together, dipping our feet into the cold water and relaxing! With that, these are some places that I will never forget going! But the adventures don't end there. In the next coming weeks, I'll be traveling to Paihia, Kerikeri and Wellington before finals begin. And I know its crazy to do some traveling before finals but I have prepared far in advance. Exams are in a little over two weeks or so and I have made study guides already. All that I need to do is go over the content day by day and I'll be more than ready to ace the exams!!
Cheers! Melissa
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