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(Auckland, North Island, New Zealand NZ)



Auckland is New Zealand's largest and most vibrant city and Auckland is situated on the North Island of New Zealand. With a magnificent coastal location, Auckland lies next to the Hauraki Gulf and Auckland contains many bays and harbours, including Auckland's Waitemata and Viaduct Harbours - trendy waterfront areas located next to Auckland city centre, famous for playing a part in the America's Cup yachting regatta.

One of the most beautiful cities in New Zealand, Auckland is known for its popular sailing, earning Auckland the nickname 'City of Sails'. There are more than 100 beaches within an hours' drive from central Auckland and the majority of beaches in Auckland are generally categorised by area, with beaches in Auckland known either simply as East, West or North beaches.




Auckland also contains a large amount of Auckland tourist information outlets, which can be found in and around central Auckland, in other nearby areas of New Zealand's North Island, and also at Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand's largest airport. These Auckland tourism offices offer a vast array of tourist information details, such as information about Auckland's top tourist attractions, heritage landmarks, restaurants and eateries in Auckland, transportation, shopping centres and malls, and general Auckland tourism and tourist information.

The most popular hotels options in Auckland can be found in Mount Eden, Parnell, and the Devonport districts, and along Hobson Street, Princes Street, Quay Street and Queens Street, which contain many mid-range hotels and luxury accommodation options with exceptional facilities. Budget hotels, hostels and guest houses are widespread in Auckland and are particularly concentrated around Auckland city centre and in the inner suburbs of Auckland. More information on Auckland Hotels and Accommodation.

Auckland is home to countless outstanding tourist attractions and some of the most popular landmarks in the Auckland area include the Sky Tower - one of the city's most recognisable landmarks and the tallest building in New Zealand, built in 1997; Auckland Town Hall - dating back to the early 20th century and featuring striking Italian-style architecture; Acacia Cottage - a historic wooden house, famous for being one of Auckland's oldest buildings; Auckland Harbour Bridge - connecting the city to the North Shore, crossing Waitemata Harbour; Highwic House - built in the mid-19th century and full of period features; the University of Auckland - created in 1883 and now home to over 30,000 students; Saint Patrick's Cathedral - a Roman Catholic cathedral dating back to the 1880s; Auckland Cathedral of the Holy Trinity - a large Anglican church, hosting many seasonal events; and the Anglican Cathedral Church of St. Mary - widely regarded as one of the finest examples of a Gothic-style wooden church in the world. More information on Auckland Tourist Attractions and Auckland Landmarks.

Auckland also has many excellent museums and art galleries in and around Auckland city centre, providing interesting information on the history of Auckland and many other exhibitions. Major art galleries and museums in the Auckland area include the Auckland War Memorial Museum - Auckland's premier museum housing a wealth of historic artefacts from throughout New Zealand; the New Zealand National Maritime Museum - containing a diverse collection of maritime memorabilia from around the Auckland area; Auckland's Navy Museum - home to a large collection relating to New Zealand's rich naval heritage; the Museum of Transport and Technology and Social History (MOTAT) - full of historic exhibits, including vintage cars, trams and planes; the Auckland Art Gallery - with an exceptional permanent collection of paintings from all over the world, housed in a beautiful Victorian building; and Auckland's Compendium Art Gallery - specialising in local New Zealand paintings, sculptures and handicrafts. More information on Auckland Museums and Auckland Art Galleries.

Attractions nearby Auckland include many districts, suburbs and small towns. Close to Auckland you will find more than 20 vast regional parks, administered by the Auckland Regional Council (ARC). Other areas of particular interest nearby Auckland include Devonport - located on the outskirts of Auckland, at the end of the North Shore Peninsula; West of Auckland - home to a dramatic landscape, with many coastal areas, popular surfing conditions and more than 100 walking / tramping trails; and the magnificent Hauraki Gulf Islands - with around 50 islands, including the Rangitoto and Motutapu Islands, Waiheke Island, the Great Barrier Island, Motuihe Island and Tiritiri Matangi Island, all within easy reach of Auckland.

The Auckland and North Island area of New Zealand contains a huge number of highly regarded vineyards, wineries, breweries and hopfields, many of which are located close to Auckland city centre. Famous throughout New Zealand, these Auckland vineyards and wineries produce many different leading wines and are particularly concentrated in Matakana to the North of Auckland, the Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf, and some areas of West Auckland, such as Kumeu and the stunning Henderson Valley.

Auckland, the largest city on New Zealand's North Island, is a vibrant place to visit at any time of the year and with over 100 stunning beaches, many exceptional walking / tramping trails, and an average of seven to eight hours of sunny weather each day in Auckland, it is hardly surprising that Auckland attracts visitors and tourists from all over the world.

Auckland Airports Guide - useful Auckland Airport (AKL) information.

More Auckland Information / Fast Facts and Orientation

• Country: New Zealand
• Location: North Island
• Area: 16,140 square kilometres / 6,232 square miles
• Population: 1.3 million
• Language: English / Maori
• Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
• Time zone: GMT +12 hours, daylight saving time is observed from the first Sunday in October until the first Sunday on or after 15 March
• Country dialling code: +64
• Telephone area code: 09
• Religion: various religions
• Average daily January temperature: 23ºC / 73ºF
• Average daily July temperature: 13ºC / 55ºF

 
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