This bronze statue of Queen Victoria stands atop a tall granite pedestal, depicting the monarch holding a fan with the train of her dress spilling over the base. Unveiled in eighteen ninety-nine to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee, it was the…
Albert Park and Heritage
Climb the gentle slopes of Auckland's central volcanic park to see beautiful Victorian gardens, historic university landmarks, and elegant colonial architecture.
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1. Statue of Queen Victoria
2. Aphrodite's Fountain
Aphrodite’s Fountain occupies a quiet corner within Albert Park, the Victorian-era green space located in the middle of Auckland. You can identify the structure by the classical figure of the goddess centered within the stone basin, which…
3. Albert Park Caretaker's Cottage
The Caretaker's Cottage is a Victorian timber bay villa with Gothic Revival detailing, standing on the eastern edge of Albert Park near Princes Street. Architect Henry Wade designed the residence, which was built in eighteen eighty-two to…
4. Merchant House
The residences on Princes Street, often referred to as the Merchant Houses, are a collection of Victorian-era villas built in the late eighteen seventies. They stand along a ridge that was once part of the Albert Barracks reserve. When the…
5. University Of Auckland Clock Tower
The University of Auckland ClockTower rises fifty-four meters into the air, its Perpendicular Gothic spires visible above the surrounding greenery. Completed in nineteen twenty-six, this building was the first purpose-built structure for…
6. Old Government House
Old Government House is distinguished by its Italianate facade, a visual trick where local kauri timber was cut and finished to mimic the appearance of solid stone. Completed in eighteen fifty-six, this two-story mansion was built to…