Albert Park

Albert Park is an urban park in central Auckland situated between Wellesley Street East and Princes Street. It contains over 80 tree species and formal gardens arranged around a central fountain, with sealed pathways and stairs connecting it to the Auckland Art Gallery, University of Auckland, and the central business district.

The land was originally a Maori settlement called Rangipuke with the pā Te Horotiu before transforming into Albert Barracks during the 1850s. It later became a public park, shifting from a military site to a green space for the growing city.

The park displays monuments from different periods, including a Victorian gas lamp and statues of important historical figures that reflect Auckland's past. These memorials are woven into the garden layout and draw visitors curious about local heritage.

The park has multiple entrances and sealed pathways making it easy to walk through and connect to nearby attractions. Its location near public transport and the city center makes it convenient to visit as a break between other activities.

Beneath the park lies a network of tunnels built in 1941 as air raid shelters during World War II. These underground passages are no longer accessible to visitors but represent an intriguing layer of wartime history beneath the gardens above.