Thursday, September 08, 2011

Auckland-Akarana; the wonderful isthmus - Exhibition

Location: Sir George Grey Special Collections, Central Library, Auckland Libraries, New Zealand -  13 August - 13 November 2011

From North Head to Auckland City  1980's - Eric W Young 

In April 1840, John Logan Campbell referred to Auckland as "the wonderful isthmus." Akarana was a desirable place for settlers with the natural advantages of an isthmus linking two harbours providing easy transport and communication access. Today Auckland still holds that magic for settlers, but also for visitors, travellers and tourists. The Auckland Akarana exhibition displays gems from our internationally recognised Sir George Grey Special Collections and highlights wonderful features of Auckland from the 1800s through to more modern times.
Guided tours: Every Tuesday at 12 noon-1pm, commencing 6 September
Viewing times: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday: 10am-4pm 

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