... an extension to Grrr's mind...: Winter Garden and Auckland Domain

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Winter Garden and Auckland Domain

What better place to go on Auckland anniversary weekend than Auckland?

The Auckland Domain has a lot to offer - particularly when Music in Parks is on - Jazz at the Rotunda in this case.

Music in Parks - Jazz at the Rotunda

The artist in question today: The Alan Brown Quartet with Gimel. Jazz seems ideal for this venue - the music carries well throughout the area, allowing you to enjoy the sights the gardens offer whilst not missing out on the music.

The band Rotunda, Auckland Domain (complete with band)

So what else is there at the domain? First off, gardens, and of course the Winter Gardens, built in 1913 as part of the Auckland Industrial Exhibition. As you'll see from the historic photo below - they haven't changed much, which makes me happy - I like the architecture of these wonderful glasshouses, and the Auckland Council does a great job keeping the gardens in constant bloom. A walk around the domain and winter gardens can easily consume half an afternoon... particularly if you have fond memories of it as a child.