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The Grand Hotel


In Whangarei on Bank Street is this old gem. The Grand Hotel in Whangarei was originally called The Commercial Hotel but was renamed after the 1953 Royal Tour of New Zealand by HRH Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh who stayed there with their entourage.


The original hotel was built in approx 1870 but burned down in the 1890s but was rebuilt in 1900. The balcony from where the Queen waved to her subjects is still a feature of the building.

Photo taken by Photo News Ltd. 

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Tom said…
...and it still looks grand!
January 14, 2022 at 8:44 AM
Hels said…
The balcony from where the Queen waved to her subjects is certainly still lovely. It makes a hotel, even a grand one, look palatial.
January 14, 2022 at 5:17 PM
Newcastle AU said…
Thats simple elegance. I have visited N Z yrs ago but only know of the major cities. I have to learn abt the back roads. Enjoyed movie, Boy, yesterday, Has a nice touch, original, real.cheers from Newcastle au.
January 19, 2022 at 6:54 PM
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