Pamela Moresby
This is a definite tourist destination for overseas visitors and here you will find it’s a very friendly place during the day. Most people in Auckland have no idea what goes on here at night, let alone overseas visitors. So here is my advice. TAKE CARE!
Today I visited the central police station in Auckland and our police are excellent at their job. They have surveillance cameras in lots of places and there are people looking at those 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Never walk down Myer’s Park or any central park in Auckland at night, not ever. …Not even with 2 people. I saw a video picture of a beautiful serene Chinese couple, brutally attacked by 8 youths, bigger than them and they knocked the woman to the ground and kicked at both people all at once. They were like a pack of wolves. Like many cities in the world it’s a jungle of horrors, don’t go down that road.
The law of New Zealand is soft on the young under 16 yrs and they know they can get away with murder. Yes, they go to prison eventually but they don’t if they are under 16 years.
Now Auckland City is best visited by day. Keep to well lighted areas, and don’t go out at night unless you just have to. Get a cell phone to call for help if needed.
Most Auckland people are not like these youths but when I see a gang of youths like this ..well…
Certainly visit the attractions by day, don’t go alone.
Very beautiful central business area.
Thanks Kathy
I had no idea Auckland was dangerous…
Same as most big cities of the world unfortunately. You are OK during the day in Auckland central, there are security cameras everywhere in central Auckland. Thanks for your comments.
Thanks for your comments
Thank you for sharing the tips of what areas to avoid in Auckland. Otherwise it is a wonderful city to visit.
True. The incident I mentioned was Myers Park but by day its safe. Most places have hidden cameras and the view I saw was from one of them that could photo videos in the dark
Great post and photos! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Mommy
A wonderful walk
Thanks Elenka
Great shot. i love
Thanks Olga