On Sunday, we headed to one of the two local markets that we had read about. This one was the La Cigale Market in the Parnell neighborhood of Auckland which is almost directly east of the city center whereas Mount Albert, our neighborhood, is 25 minutes (by train) southwest of the city center. We enjoyed walking through (and sampling from) the small market and then getting acquainted with the Parnell neighborhoods or at least the main thoroughfare. We found it very attractive and have learned from online sources (thank u Wikipedia) that it is one of the top three wealthiest suburbs in New Zealand.
We took the train there and then walked back.
In addition to the retail along Parnell Road there were also some older homes with historical markers as well the Trinity Church that is a stop on the Auckland sight-seeing bus.
We began our walk back to Mount Albert walking into the Auckland Domain and picnicking in front of the Auckland Museum which we visited on our last stay in Auckland. It was a beautiful day and a lot of people were out enjoying the weather.
Peckish Travels 