🌵 Auckland Botanic Garden | A Green Oasis in Auckland 🇳🇿

The Auckland Botanic Garden is like a living encyclopedia of New Zealand’s native plants 🌳—you can find almost every kind of local flora here! But what *really* stopped me in my tracks was the pine tree area: a few Chilean Araucaria Trees (Monkey Puzzle Trees) with their weird, spiky, otherworldly shapes. My “giant object phobia” kicked in for a second—they’re so tall and unusual, it’s hard not to stare! 😨 Fun fact: These trees are originally from the Andes Mountains in South America… and they existed back in the dinosaur era! 🦕 Standing next to them felt like teleporting to a prehistoric world—so cool to think they’ve been around for millions of years. I even plopped down on a nearby bench and could’ve napped there all afternoon. The breeze was gentle, the temperature was perfectly comfortable (not too hot, not too cold), and all I could hear was the rustle of leaves. Pure relaxation! 😌 📍 How to Find It - Address**: 102 Hill Road, Manurewa, Auckland (easy to reach by car—there’s plenty of parking!) Whether you’re a plant lover, a casual stroller, or just need a break from the city, this garden is a hidden gem. It’s quiet, lush, and full of little surprises (like those prehistoric trees!). Don’t miss it if you’re in Auckland! ✨ #NewZealand #Auckland #AucklandBotanicGarden #AucklandHiking #AucklandLife #AucklandDaily #NewZealandNorthIsland #NewZealandTravel #AucklandSouth