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Albert Park

Park address

33 to 43 Princes Street, Auckland Central..

Also known as

Rangipuke, Bowen Reserve

About the park

Albert Park is one of Auckland’s most important parks. Its central location in the heart of the CBD, together with its long history and distinctive character, have earned it a special place in the hearts of Aucklanders and made it an important destination for visitors.

The papakainga (village) that occupied the site prior to european settlement was named Rangipuke. In 1845 the Albert Barracks were built there.

At one corner of the park is the Auckland City Art Gallery and gardens, and on the other side is the original park-keepers cottage which is now a museum of memorabilia. The park also features a range of statuary and memorials, as well as formal flower beds, a Victorian fountain and mature trees.

There are access paths through the park from Kitchener Street, Wellesley Street, Princes Street and Bowen Avenue. Public toilets are situated between Albert Park House and the pedestrian walkway from Albert Park over Wellesley Street East.

Click on the links for more information about Albert Park's history and landmarks, and the Bruce Wilkinson collection housed in Albert Park House.

Facilities

Band rotunda, artworks/monuments, drinking fountains, toilets.

Dog exercise area

No

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