Dove-Meyer Robinson Park http://www.trifter.com/tags/Dove-Meyer Robinson Park New posts about Dove-Meyer Robinson Park Gardens of Significance: Dove-Meyer Robinson Park http://www.trifter.com/Asia-&-Pacific/New-Zealand/Gardens-of-Significance-DoveMeyer-Robinson-Park.60264 Dove-Meyer Robinson was Auckland's longest serving mayor. He was in this job for eighteen years and he was very popular with the people because he always had Auckland's best interests at heart. Whether you agreed with him or not, he was very forthright and had a vision for Auckland, for which he was well noted and rather futuristic for his time. He had foreseen the traffic problems for Auckland and had a plan for a second harbour crossing in the form of tunnel under the harbour but people who did not have the insight or scope of his vision stifled his plans. In his honour, they named this park after him.

This park is also home to the oldest Manuka tree and the largest Pohutukawa tree in Auckland and from this garden, you can see the city wharf, the railroad in and out of Auckland, Judge's Bay, Parnell Baths and across the harbour towards Devonport. It is very centrally located. To see the best blooms it is recommended that you visit from October to April. It is very beautiful at this time of year and admittance is free.

There are also many photo opportunities to be had here and several walkways to explore and enjoy. The roses are many and varied with a range of older varieties as well as new ones.

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