Did you know Auckland can be one of the cheapest and easiest places to see your favourite rock groups? Being a city of only 1.5 million people seeing a rock concert from Lady Gaga to AC DC is easy.

Most venues are within a $20 taxi ride. If shows are on at Vector arena then you can walk to it (5 minutes) from the most affordable b and b auckland, Aspen House Hotel.

Last month the legendary Al Green played to a packed out audience at the iconic Civic Theatre – tickets were only around $180 that’s 60 Euro.

So who is coming Diana Krall, Harry Connick, Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Carole King and James Taylor. Details in next post.

1. Visit Cornwall Park. At the weekend, we went for a walk in Cornwall Park, one of the big parks in Auckland City. There were lots of people enjoying the first signs of spring. The cherry trees were starting to blossom, the daffodils sprinfing up along Twin Oak Drive and the magnolia brilliant white blooms are appearing. Cornwall park has loads of places for picnicing, walking, exploring, playing and eating. The view from the top of the Summit  is pretty impressive of the City too.

2. Go for a walk along our magnificent waterfront. Walk for as long or as short as you can. Plenty of places to stop for an ice cream or coffee. Watch the boats, enjoy the scenery.

3. Go and sit at the Viaduct and people watch. There’s also lots of restaurants!

4. Visit the Waitakere Ranges – the Arataki centre has the most stunning views of the West Coast; see the airport and  the jets coming and going; learn a little more about the NZ bush.

5. Then there is the beautiful Domain -where the Auckland War Memorial Museum is.  it is very close to

Aspen House Hotel . There are the fabulous Wintergardens with their wonderful of array of plants and wildlife.  Check out the huge lily pads. The Domain is actually an old volcano! Keep an eye on the blog for other things to do in Auckland and New Zealand.