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Auckland
About Auckland
Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand and lies on the Hauraki Gulf of the Pacific Ocean. Believe it or not this amazing city has three harbors, two mountain ranges, 48 volcanic cones and more than 50 islands! The central part of the city lies on a narrow isthmus between the Manukau Harbour on the Tasman Sea and the Waitemata Harbour on the Pacific Ocean. Auckland is sometimes called the "City of Sails" with more yachts per capita than any other city in the world.
Local highlights
Explore the city
- Downtown Aotea Square and Queen Street
- See the Harbour Bridge-connecting Auckland and the North Shore
- Karangahape Road with its bars and clubs
- Sky Tower-with 328 m the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere
- Viaduct Basin marina in downtown Auckland with its upscale neighborhood
- Victoria Park Market
- Ponsonby Road known for arts and culture
- Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World
- Mount Eden-this volcanic cone is the highest point in Auckland and offers nice views
- Mount Victoria with a spectacular view of the city
- One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie) volcanic cone in the southern suburbs
- Rangitoto Island-by far the largest volcano and a very quiet place
Explore its museums and historical sights, such as
- The Motat-Museum for Transport and Technology
- The Auckland Art Gallery
- Auckland War Memorial Museum
- The National Maritime Museum
Highlights in the vicinity
- See Waiheke Island
- Great Barrier Island
- Windsurfing in the bays around the harbor
- Kayaking to Waitemata
- Hiking in the Waitakere and Hunua Ranges
- See the dolphins and whales in Hauraki Gulf
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 1.24 Million (2005)
- Timezone: UTC +12
- Weather: warm, humid summers with January temperatures of 21-24 °C. Mild winters with max temperatures of 14-16 °C. Year-round rainfall.
Local transport
- Taxis
- Limited bus network
- Ferries services to the islands
- Car: the city suffers from chronic traffic congestion on the main routes
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Auckland International Airport
- Express bus services
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